Electrical Wiring and Illumination Fixtures
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To specify the installation requirements for the supply circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe for transformer installations already existing to comply with the requirements of this Rule?

    <p>Two years from the effectivity of this Rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for capacitor installations containing more than three gallons of combustible liquid?

    <p>They must be installed in a vault conforming to PEC Section 319.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of transformers in capacitor installations?

    <p>To connect the capacitor to the emergency system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of the Fire Code regarding electrical installations?

    <p>The safety to life and proper operation of the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fences, barriers, or other enclosures in capacitor installations?

    <p>To protect the capacitor from physical damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for capacitors in hazardous locations?

    <p>They must comply with additional requirements in PEC Section 400-415.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of emergency systems?

    <p>To provide power to essential systems in the event of an emergency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary requirement for service entrance conductors extending along the exterior or entering buildings or other structures?

    <p>Installation in rigid steel conduit or asbestos cement conduit or concrete encased plastic conduit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended practice for abandoned lines and/or portions of lines no longer required?

    <p>Remove them to ensure electrical safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to ground metallic sheaths or jackets of overhead power or communication cables?

    <p>To prevent fires originating in oil-insulated transformers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recognized safeguard for window openings near oil-insulated transformers?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of installing fuses or breakers at the outer ends of service entrance conductors?

    <p>To allow for installation in any recognized wiring method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern for power or communication poles, lines, service drops, and other line equipment?

    <p>Freedom from attachments for antennas, signs, and streamers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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