15 Questions
Building Electrical Design Principles include Electrical Codes, Licenses, and permits. Code Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) is the standard that is mostly used in the ______.
Philippines
National Electrical Code (NEC) is a regionally adoptable standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the ______.
US
International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC) is an international standards organization prepared and published standards for electrical, electronic and related ______.
technologies
American National Standards Institutes (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization that oversees the development of standards for products, services, processes and personnel in the ______.
US
Underwriters Laboratory, Inc. (UL) is a not-for-profit product safety testing and certification ______.
organization
Most municipalities have ordinances (local laws) that require that any person who wishes to engage in the business of installing electrical systems must be ______ (usually by the state or province).
licensed
A minimum number of years of experience working with a licensed electrician and must pass a written test that deals with the electrical code being used and with methods of installation.
apprentice
Most municipalities require that a ______ be issued before any electrical installations may be made on a project.
permit
A complete set of construction ______ and specifications of the building electrical system is needed to convey design information to the contractor.
drawings
The layout and design of an electrical installation.
construction
Complete plans and ______ of all electrical work.
specifications
Raceway and conduit with fittings.
requirements
Power is delivered by the utility company to the user at supply ______s.
voltage
The principle ______ available in a building are called the system ______.
voltages
A minimum of two types of conductors is required to deliver alternating current in a circuit.
wiring
Study Notes
Electrical Codes and Standards
- Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) is the standard mostly used in the Philippines.
- National Electrical Code (NEC) is a regionally adoptable standard for safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States.
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) prepares and publishes standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies.
- American National Standards Institutes (ANSI) oversees the development of standards for products, services, processes, and personnel in the United States.
Licenses and Permits
- Most municipalities require electricians to be licensed, usually by the state or province.
- To obtain a license, one must have a minimum number of years of experience working with a licensed electrician and pass a written test on electrical code and installation methods.
- A permit is required before any electrical installations may be made on a project.
Electrical Design and Installation
- A complete set of construction documents and specifications of the building electrical system is needed to convey design information to the contractor.
- The layout and design of an electrical installation involves complete plans and specifications of all electrical work.
- Raceway and conduit with fittings are used in electrical installations.
- Power is delivered by the utility company to the user at supply voltages.
Electrical System Principles
- The principle available in a building are called the system voltage.
- A minimum of two types of conductors is required to deliver alternating current in a circuit.
Test your knowledge of electrical design principles, codes, licenses, and permits with this quiz. Explore the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards.
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