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What is the timeline for primary and secondary supply lines already existing to comply with the provisions of this Rule?
What is the timeline for primary and secondary supply lines already existing to comply with the provisions of this Rule?
- Five years from the effectivity of this Rule
- One year from the effectivity of this Rule
- Three years from the effectivity of this Rule
- Two years from the effectivity of this Rule (correct)
What is the primary consideration for transformers to be installed on, attached to, or in buildings?
What is the primary consideration for transformers to be installed on, attached to, or in buildings?
- Compliance with the International Building Code
- Compliance with the requirements of this Rule (correct)
- Compliance with the National Electrical Code
- Compliance with the local building codes
How shall emergency illumination fixtures that obtain power from a unit equipment be wired?
How shall emergency illumination fixtures that obtain power from a unit equipment be wired?
- As required by Rule 5257 of the PEC (correct)
- According to the local electrical codes
- According to the National Fire Protection Association standards
- According to the International Electrotechnical Commission standards
What is the purpose of Section 12.17 in relation to the supply circuit?
What is the purpose of Section 12.17 in relation to the supply circuit?
What is the timeframe for transformer installations already existing to comply with the requirements of this Rule?
What is the timeframe for transformer installations already existing to comply with the requirements of this Rule?
What is the requirement for capacitor installations containing more than three gallons of combustible liquid?
What is the requirement for capacitor installations containing more than three gallons of combustible liquid?
What is the primary purpose of transformers in capacitor installations?
What is the primary purpose of transformers in capacitor installations?
What is the primary concern of the Fire Code regarding electrical installations?
What is the primary concern of the Fire Code regarding electrical installations?
What is the purpose of fences, barriers, or other enclosures in capacitor installations?
What is the purpose of fences, barriers, or other enclosures in capacitor installations?
What is the requirement for capacitors in hazardous locations?
What is the requirement for capacitors in hazardous locations?
What is the primary purpose of emergency systems?
What is the primary purpose of emergency systems?
What is the primary requirement for service entrance conductors extending along the exterior or entering buildings or other structures?
What is the primary requirement for service entrance conductors extending along the exterior or entering buildings or other structures?
What is the recommended practice for abandoned lines and/or portions of lines no longer required?
What is the recommended practice for abandoned lines and/or portions of lines no longer required?
Why is it necessary to ground metallic sheaths or jackets of overhead power or communication cables?
Why is it necessary to ground metallic sheaths or jackets of overhead power or communication cables?
What is a recognized safeguard for window openings near oil-insulated transformers?
What is a recognized safeguard for window openings near oil-insulated transformers?
What is the purpose of installing fuses or breakers at the outer ends of service entrance conductors?
What is the purpose of installing fuses or breakers at the outer ends of service entrance conductors?
What is the primary concern for power or communication poles, lines, service drops, and other line equipment?
What is the primary concern for power or communication poles, lines, service drops, and other line equipment?
