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What is the reason for requiring GFCI protection for receptacles near sinks?
What is the reason for requiring GFCI protection for receptacles near sinks?
- To improve the efficiency of electrical appliances
- To prevent overheating of appliances
- To prevent shock hazards from appliances with ungrounded polarized and non-polarized cord caps (correct)
- To reduce energy consumption in dwellings
What type of receptacles must be GFCI protected within 6 feet of a laundry sink?
What type of receptacles must be GFCI protected within 6 feet of a laundry sink?
- All 15 and 20A, 125V receptacles (correct)
- Only 20A, 125V receptacles
- Only 15A, 125V receptacles
- None, GFCI protection is not required
What is the result of the revision to the NEC regarding GFCI protection?
What is the result of the revision to the NEC regarding GFCI protection?
- GFCI protection is only required for outdoor receptacles
- GFCI protection is only required for commercial kitchens
- GFCI protection is expanded to include more areas and applications (correct)
- GFCI protection is no longer required near sinks
What is the new requirement for outdoor receptacles accessible to the public?
What is the new requirement for outdoor receptacles accessible to the public?
What type of equipment requires a GFCI protected receptacle according to Article 210.63?
What type of equipment requires a GFCI protected receptacle according to Article 210.63?
What is the purpose of the new subsection added to the rule regarding boat hoists?
What is the purpose of the new subsection added to the rule regarding boat hoists?
What is the purpose of the equipment grounding conductor?
What is the purpose of the equipment grounding conductor?
What is the condition for the circuit breaker to trip?
What is the condition for the circuit breaker to trip?
What is the requirement in the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) for the resistance of the grounding electrode (ground-rod)?
What is the requirement in the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) for the resistance of the grounding electrode (ground-rod)?
What happens when someone touches the metal chassis of an appliance with an equipment grounding conductor connected?
What happens when someone touches the metal chassis of an appliance with an equipment grounding conductor connected?
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