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What does Table 220.12 refer to?

Occupancy Lighting Loads

What does Table 220.42 refer to?

Lighting Load Demand Factors

What does Table 220.54 refer to?

Clothes Dryer Demand Factors

What does Table 220.55 refer to?

<p>Electric Range Demand Factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Table 250.66 refer to?

<p>Grounding Electrode Conductor Size</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Table 300.5 refer to?

<p>Cover Requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Table 314.16(A) refer to?

<p>Electric Metal Box Size</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Table 314.16(B) refer to?

<p>Volume Allowance/Conductor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Table 352.44 (A) refer to?

<p>PVC Rigid N/M Conduit Expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

All 2" rigid metal conduit shall be supported every ________________ feet.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of conductors allowed in a 4 inch x 1 1/4 inch round metal junction box using #6 AWG conductor size?

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electrical load continuing for _____________ or more hours is considered a Continuous Load.

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size conductor that can be used on a 50 amp circuit?

<p>6 AWG</p> Signup and view all the answers

A house with 6000 sq. ft. of living area has a required lighting load of _______ KW.

<p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

A single motor-compressor with a load of 100 amps has an electric circuit conductor that must be sized for ___________ amps.

<p>125</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the amperes capacity of a 2250 (kcmil) IGS cable?

<p>800</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each motion picture projector, floodlight, spotlight, or similar equipment shall have clear working space not less than _______________ millimeters wide.

<p>300</p> Signup and view all the answers

Irrigation cable must be supported at intervals not exceeding ___________ feet.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

The correct AWG size needed for a radio receiving station's antenna conductor made of bronze, with a span length over 150ft, is __________.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

The NEC (code book) is prepared by the __________.

<p>National Fire Protection Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Code, a bathroom must contain the following: _________.

<p>a bathtub</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Code, 'within sight' means equipment must be within a separated distance of ___________ ft.

<p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

A volatile, flammable liquid has a __________ classification.

<p>Class 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cooling equipment electrical mounting connections must have a minimum conductor size of: ________.

<p>14 AWG</p> Signup and view all the answers

Overhead spans of open conductors shall have a vertical clearance of not less than ___________ feet above the roof surfaces.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

The permit period for Christmas decorative lighting installations is limited to ___________ days.

<p>90</p> Signup and view all the answers

Armored Cable Type AC cannot be used in ___________ locations.

<p>damp</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 40 horsepower, synchronous-type, 3 phase, alternating-current motor connected to 460 volts has an amperage of __________.

<p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Code letter marking on a polyphase, wound-rotor motor (14HP) is: __________.

<p>A</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flexible metal conduit shall be securely fastened within ___________ inches of each box.

<p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rigid, non-metallic conduit larger than metric designator 155 may not be used in electrical installations larger than trade size __________.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

The general lighting load by occupancy for Schools is ______________ volt-amperes per square foot.

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

A buried underground service lateral must be placed at a minimum depth of ___________ inches below grade.

<p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a 3-hour fire resistance requirement, the thickness of the concrete floor must be __________ inches.

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

Propane gas has a hazardous classification of: __________.

<p>Class 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Demand Factor (percent) for a multifamily building with 100 dwelling units is: __________.

<p>75</p> Signup and view all the answers

The service disconnecting means for a one-family dwelling shall have a rating of not less than: __________.

<p>100 amperes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fixture wires shall not be smaller than _________ AWG according to Code.

<p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

Circuit breakers used as switches in 120V and 277V fluorescent lighting circuits shall be marked: '_____________'.

<p>Lighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

A grounding electrode rod driven vertically into the ground must be at least __________ feet deep.

<p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

The size of the largest conductor of a service entrance is 4/0 copper; the grounding electrode conductor should be copper size _____________ AWG.

<p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rating on an Automatic Overcurrent Device ahead of equipment of 1600 amperes requires a copper grounding conductor size of __________ AWG.

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

Exposed live parts on both sides of the workspace require a minimum clear distance of __________ ft.

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Ground Ring encircling a building must be at least _____________ feet of bare copper.

<p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

Holes bored in wood joists must be ___________ inches from the nearest edge of the wood member.

<p>1.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Legally required standby sources of power must be available for ________ seconds.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ceiling suspended (paddle) fans within 5 feet of hot tubs must have a mounting height of _______ feet.

<p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lamps in cellulose nitrate film storage vaults must be controlled by a switch: __________.

<p>with a locking mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Automatic closing fire dampers on transformer vault openings must have a rating of ___________ hours.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Embedded deicing and snow melting equipment cables must be installed on a masonry base at least ____________ inches thick.

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

A boiler with resistance-type immersion heating elements must have those elements protected at no more than ___________ amperes.

<p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

Color identification on electric space heating cables of 208 volts is: _________.

<p>red</p> Signup and view all the answers

Resistance-type heating elements in electric space heating equipment are protected at no more than _________ amperes.

<p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

A fixed storage-type water heater that has a capacity of 450L or less shall be considered as a: _________.

<p>appliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

A metal junction box with dimensions of 3" x 2" x 3-1/2" can hold a maximum of ____________ #12 conductors.

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use of metal wireways shall be permitted only for: __________.

<p>non-combustible applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

PVC Rigid, Nonmetallic conduit exposed to a 100 degree F temperature change will expand by __________ inches.

<p>0.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a 4-wire, delta connected secondary, the phase conductor having the higher voltage to ground shall be identified by an outer finish that is _______________ in color.

<p>orange</p> Signup and view all the answers

Conductors over 600 volts crossing over water must have a vertical clearance of ____________ feet.

<p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a direct burial cable is installed under a street, the cable burial depth must be ___________ inches.

<p>36</p> Signup and view all the answers

Exposed wiring systems in Agricultural Buildings must maintain a _____________ inch air space above the surface.

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

A residential 1000V circuit under an exterior concrete slab must have a minimum cover depth of _____________ millimeters.

<p>600</p> Signup and view all the answers

At least __________ inches of free conductor must extend from outlet/switch boxes.

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

No parts of cord-connected luminaires shall be located within __________ ft horizontally and ______ ft vertically from the top of a bathtub rim.

<p>5, 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 100 foot length of conduit with a metric designator of 155 has a trade size of _______________.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

The residual voltage of a capacitor less than 600 volts must reduce to 50 volts within ____ seconds.

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

In critical care areas of a healthcare facility, each patient bed location must have at least ___________ branch circuits.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Any location where flammable anesthetics are stored is considered a ________ location.

<p>hazardous</p> Signup and view all the answers

The allowable ampacity for a #10 AWG size fixture wire is __________.

<p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Code, a hoistway is a: __________.

<p>vertical shaft</p> Signup and view all the answers

An outdoor electrical installation carrying 230,000 nominal voltage must maintain a minimum distance of __________ feet to live parts.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

NEC Tables and Load Factors

  • Table 220.12: Details occupancy lighting loads.
  • Table 220.42: Provides lighting load demand factors.
  • Table 220.54: Outlines demand factors for clothes dryers.
  • Table 220.55: Specifies demand factors for electric ranges.

Electrical Grounding and Conductors

  • Table 250.66: States grounding electrode conductor sizes based on system requirements.
  • Conductors for a 50 amp circuit must use a minimum size as per Code standards.
  • The grounding electrode conductor size for a service entrance with a 4/0 copper conductor should also conform to specified regulations.

Code Requirements for Electrical Installations

  • Table 300.5: Lists cover requirements for underground installations.
  • Table 314.16(A): Defines the size of electric metal boxes.
  • Table 314.16(B): Discusses volume allowance per conductor in boxes.
  • Electrical equipment in enclosures with exposed parts must maintain minimum clear distance as mandated by Code.

Special Installations and Equipment

  • Table 352.44 (A): Addresses expansion considerations for PVC rigid non-metallic (N/M) conduit.
  • Overhead spans for open conductors require specific vertical clearance above surfaces for safety.

Demands and Capacity Calculations

  • Continuous load is defined as an electrical load persisting for three hours or more.
  • Demand factor for multifamily buildings can be calculated based on the number of units.
  • A 40-horsepower motor at 460 volts and a power factor of 90% needs a specific amperage calculation.

Safety and Design Considerations

  • Motion picture projectors and similar equipment must have a minimum working space width.
  • Support requirements for irrigation cables are established with specific intervals.
  • Hazard classifications for volatile liquids and gases must be adhered to in installations.

Miscellaneous Code Elements

  • Temporary Christmas lighting installations have a permit period limitation.
  • Specification on the thickness of concrete elements in contact with earth relates to fire resistance ratings.
  • A fixed storage-type water heater’s classification depends on its capacity.
  • Specific protection ratings are required for heating elements in various applications to ensure safety compliance.

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Test your knowledge on the National Electrical Code (NEC) with this practice exam featuring flashcards on various tables and definitions. Cover essential topics such as occupancy lighting loads, demand factors for various appliances, and grounding conductors. Perfect for students and professionals aiming to reinforce their understanding of electrical standards.

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