Common Codes Corrections 201029 -2026 Quiz

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  1. 1. 99-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    All hazardous locations shall be documented and this documentation shall be available ________.
    500.4
  2. 2. 98-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Dry-type transformers 600 volts or less and not exceeding ________ can be located in hollow spaces of buildings, such as above a dropped ceiling.
    450.15 B
  3. 3. 97-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Is a 480-volt, dry-type transformer considered to be accessible where the transformer is located on a platform 8 feet above the floor?
    450.15 A
  4. 4. 96-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    The disconnecting means for an outside air conditioner can be located ______.
    440.14
  5. 5. 95-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    The disconnecting means for an outside air conditioner can be located ______.
    440.14
  6. 6. 94-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A 240-volt, ¾-horsepower, single-phase AC motor has a full load current of ________.
    Table 430.248
  7. 7. 93-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    As a general rule, a disconnecting means shall always be located within sight from the motor. An example of an exception to that rule is ________.
    430.102 B, Exception to 1 and 2 & info note no.1
  8. 8. 92-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection shall be required for electrically heated floors in ________.
    424.44 E
  9. 9. 91-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    The nameplate of an AC unit shall be located so as to be ________ after installation.
    424.28 B
  10. 10. 90-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    The thermostatically controlled baseboard heater can serve as the disconnecting means only if ________.
    424.20 A
  11. 11. 9-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When the voltage to ground does not exceed 150 volts, sufficient working space around electrical equipment shall include a minimum height of ______ for this workspace.
    110.26 A 3
  12. 12. 89-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    All fixed electric space heating equipment is considered a(n) ________ load.
    424.6
  13. 13. 88-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    All appliances operating at ________ or more shall now be listed.
    422.2
  14. 14. 87-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    For the branch circuit overcurrent device (circuit breaker) to be allowed to also serve as an appliance disconnecting means, the appliance cannot be any larger than ________.
    422.31 A
  15. 15. 86-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    For a hot water tank appliance rated over 300 watts, the required disconnecting means ________.
    422.31 B
  16. 16. 85-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Does the NEC permit the installation of a built-in, cord-and-plug-connected microwave oven and cord-and-plug-connected range hood exhaust fan on the same 20-ampere branch circuit?
    422.16 B (4)
  17. 17. 84-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A range hood is allowed to be cord-and-plug connected as long as the cord is not shorter than _______.
    422.16 B 4
  18. 18. 83-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A garbage disposal is allowed to be cord-and-plug connected as long as the cord is no longer than ________.
    422.16 B
  19. 19. 82-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A fixed storage-type water heater that has a capacity of 120 gallons or less is considered a ________ load.
    422.13
  20. 20. 81-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    In addition to the required branch circuits installed in a home for general lighting and outlets, ______.
    422.12
  21. 21. 80-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    If an individual circuit is run for a non-motor operated appliance that is continuously loaded, the branch circuit rating must be sized no less than ________ of the marked ampere rating.
    422.10 A 3
  22. 22. 8-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When the voltage to ground does not exceed 150 volts, sufficient working space around electrical equipment shall be a width of ______ minimum in front of the panel or the width of the panel if it is greater then that.
    110.26 A 2
  23. 23. 79-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Fluorescent luminaires utilizing double-ended lamps and containing ballasts that can be serviced in place shall have a disconnecting means ________.
    410.71 A
  24. 24. 78-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    If a non-type IC (insulated covering) recessed lighting fixture is installed adjacent to combustible material, it shall be not less than ______ away from it.
    410.116 A 1
  25. 25. 77-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Cord connected fluorescent fixtures are permitted when ________.
    410.62 C 1
  26. 26. 76-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    ________ conductors shall be used for wiring on luminaire chains and on other movable parts.
    410.56 D
  27. 27. 75-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Outdoor luminaires ________ permitted to be supported by trees.
    410.36 G
  28. 28. 74-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Framing members of suspended ceiling systems used to support luminaires can be securely fastened to each other with ________.
    410.36B
  29. 29. 73-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    An electric-discharge light fixture (fluorescent) is surface mounted over a junction box that does not support the fixture.
    410.24 B
  30. 30. 72-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Branch-circuit wiring other than the circuit supplying the luminaire is not permitted to pass through the luminaire unless it is identified for ________.
    410.21
  31. 31. 71-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A light fixture is installed in a clothes closet. It is required to have a minimum of ________ for clearance from the defined space.
    410.16 D 2
  32. 32. 70-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Does the National Electrical Code (NEC) permit surface-mounted exposed incandescent luminaires with spiral-type fluorescent lamps in a clothes closet?
    410.16 B
  33. 33. 7-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When the voltage to ground does not exceed 150 volts, sufficient working space around electrical equipment shall be a depth of ______ minimum in front of the panel.
    Table 110.26 (A)1
  34. 34. 69-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Incandescent light fixtures installed in a clothes closet shall be a ________ type.
    410.16 A B
  35. 35. 68-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    As a general rule, ________ grounded neutral conductor(s) can terminate on a terminal within a panelboard.
    408.41
  36. 36. 67-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    If an electrical panelboard frame is metal and it is used with nonmetallic conduit, ________.
    408.4
  37. 37. 66-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When back feeding an overcurrent protection device such as a circuit breaker for a sub-panel feeder, ________.
    408.36 D
  38. 38. 65-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    ________ shall be required to be legibly identified as to the purpose of use on the electrical panel.
    408.4 A
  39. 39. 64-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Receptacles shall not be installed inside or _______ above bathtub or shower stall.
    406.9 C
  40. 40. 63-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A 20-ampere, 125-volt and 250 volt, non-locking receptacle shall be a listed weather-resistant type ________.
    406.9 A 1
  41. 41. 62-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    As a general rule, receptacles mounted to and supported by a cover shall be held rigidly against the cover with ________.
    406.14 C
  42. 42. 61-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A new installation of 120-volt, 20-ampere receptacle outlets ________.
    406.12 D 1
  43. 43. 60-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    New installations of snap switches ________ be effectively grounded.
    406.40 B
  44. 44. 6-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When installing a wire termination with one copper and one aluminum conductor in the same lug, ______.
    110.14
  45. 45. 59-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    The voltage between adjacent switches and receptacles without barriers shall not exceed ________.
    406.14 J, 406.38 B
  46. 46. 58-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    As a general rule, all switches shall be installed such that the center of the grip is not more than ________ above the floor or working platform.
    404.10 A 2
  47. 47. 57-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    How close can a switch be located next to a shower or hydro-massage bathtub? ( Switches must not be located within the footprint or directly above the shower opening, where they could be subject to spray or moisture. The intent is to keep switches at least 3ft horizontally from the shower opening unless they are listed for wet locations But I don’t see an exact measurement of 3 feet for a switch anywhere maybe change in the 2029 code ? we’ll see .)
    This aligns with the same moisture‑protection logic used for luminaires and receptacles in 410.10(D) and 406.9(C).
    404.6 C
  48. 48. 56-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Flexible cords shall be permitted to be used ________.
    400.1
  49. 49. 55-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    What is the time limit for use of a flexible cord (extension cord) when it is used in a commercial building?
    400.12
  50. 50. 54-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A 1/0 AWG copper single conductor (column D) type W entertainment cable with 75° C terminations is rated at ________.
    Table 400.5 A 1
  51. 51. 53-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A #2 AWG copper 2 conductor type SJO cord is rated at ________.
    Table 400.5 A 1
  52. 52. 52-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Type SJO cord is rated for 300 volts and is allowed in ________.
    Table 400.4
  53. 53. 51-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Electrical Nometallic Tubing (ENT, Smurf Table) can be supported by openings in framing member studs on horizontal runs if they are not exceeding ________.
    362.30 B
  54. 54. 50-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Conduits & raceways ______ be provided with expansion fittings where necessary to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction.
    300.9 B
  55. 55. 5-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When a piece of electrical equipment has a damaged part, ______,
    110.12 B
  56. 56. 49-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    If a conduit or raceway is installed from a cold location to a warm location so that moisture may contact live parts, the conduit must be ______ at either or both ends.
    300.9 A
  57. 57. 48-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    What is the minimum cover requirement for a direct burial type UF cable that is installed outdoors that supplies a 24 volt landscape lighting system?
    Table 300.7 A
  58. 58. 47-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    What is the minimum cover requirement for a nonmetallic conduit that is installed outdoors that supplies a 120 volt, 30 ampere circuit?
    Table 300.7 A
  59. 59. 46-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    What is the minimum cover requirement for a direct burial type UF cable that is installed outdoors that supplies a 120 volt, 30 ampere circuit?
    Table 300.7 A
  60. 60. 45-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A direct burial underground service lateral shall have the location identified by a warning ribbon placed in the trench at least ______ inches above the wire.
    300.7 D 3
  61. 61. 44-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Conductors emerging from an underground installation shall be protected by a raceway to at least ______ inches below grade of the minimum cover requirement.
    300.7 D 1
  62. 62. 43-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Generally, when a raceway contains an ungrounded (hot) conductor of ______ or larger, a bushing is required at the end of the conduit when it enters the box enclosure.
    300.6 G
  63. 63. 42-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When cables are installed through bored holes in wood framing members, the edge of the hole shall not be less than ______ inch(es) from the nearest edge of the wood unless a nail plate is used.
    300.6 A 1
  64. 64. 41-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    As a general rule, cables laid in a wood notch would require protection from nails or screws by using a metal nail plate at least ______ inch thick.
    300.6 A 2
  65. 65. 40-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    All conductors of the same circuit shall ______.
    300.5 B
  66. 66. 4-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When an electrical box is used, any unused openings shall ______.
    110.12 A
  67. 67. 39-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    All electrical raceways, enclosures, and equipment ______ be connected to an equipment grounding conductor .
    250.134
  68. 68. 38-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    The size of the bonding jumper shall not be less than ______ when the size of the largest service entrance conductor is 500 KCMIL AWG copper (not paralleled)
    Table 250.102 C
  69. 69. 37-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    If the rating of a circuit breaker ahead of a branch circuit is 100 amperes, the minimum size equipment grounding conductor would be a ______ AWG aluminum wire.
    Table 250.122
  70. 70. 36-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    If the rating of a circuit breaker ahead of a branch circuit is 100 amperes, the minimum size equipment grounding conductor would be a ______ AWG copper wire.
    Table 250.122
  71. 71. 35-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    As a general rule, equipment grounding conductors are not required to be larger than the circuit conductors supplying the equipment. When conductors are increased in size because of a long run and voltage drop concerns, ______.
    table 250.122 note
  72. 72. 34-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Equipment grounding conductors larger than 4 AWG shall be identified ______.
    250.119
  73. 73. 33-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    An equipment grounding conductor shall be run with or enclosed with the circuit conductors. ______ is considered a type of equipment grounding conductor.
    250.118
  74. 74. 32-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When a lightning protection system is installed, ______.
    250.106
  75. 75. 31-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    If a structure has an interior metal water piping system or any other metal piping system that may become energized ______.
    250.104
  76. 76. 30-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    The grounding electrode conductor in this case is to 2 ground rods that are 6 feet apart. As a general rule this wire ______.
    250.64 C
  77. 77. 3-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Listed electrical equipment when installed shall ______.
    110.3 B
  78. 78. 29-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Generally, if a metal underground water pipe is allowed and used to interconnect grounding electrodes, the grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to it ______.
    250.68 C
  79. 79. 28-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A main bonding jumper or a green bonding screw provided with the panel shall be installed in a service panel ______.
    250.28
  80. 80. 27-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A fiberglass manhole that is used to splice underground conductors for a home has a metal cover.
    250.4
  81. 81. 26-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When a circuit breaker handle is operated vertically, ______ shall be the on position.
    240.81
  82. 82. 25-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Electrical panels shall be installed at a readily accessible location and not be located ______.
    240.24 D
  83. 83. 24-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    The main electrical service disconnect for dwelling units ______.
    230.70 A 1
  84. 84. 23-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Electrical panels with”Overcurrent protection” OCPD’s shall not be located ______.
    240.24 E
  85. 85. 22-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When overhead service entrance conductors are exposed to the weather, they shall be raintight _____.
    230.54 G
  86. 86. 21-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    As a general rule, when more than one structure is on the same property, each building can be supplied by ______ feeder(s) from another building.
    230.4
  87. 87. 20-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    For a dwelling unit at grade level at least one receptacle outlet is required at the front and at the back. To count as this required outlet, it must be accessible and no more than ______ feet above grade.
    210.52
  88. 88. 2-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When the National Electrical Code (NEC) specifies that electrical equipment shall be in sight from, the equipment shall be no more than ______ distant from the other.
    Article 100
  89. 89. 19-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A receptacle outlet is required for a kitchen island counter if it measures ______.
    210.52
  90. 90. 18-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Generally, receptacle outlets in a dwelling unit shall be installed at each kitchen countertop so that no point along the wall line is more that ______ inches from a receptacle outlet.
    210.52
  91. 91. 17-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Generally, receptacle outlets in a dwelling unit shall be installed at each kitchen counter space ______ inches or wider.
    210.52
  92. 92. 16-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    Generally, receptacle outlets in a dwelling unit shall be installed in each wall space ______ feet or more in width.
    210.52
  93. 93. 15-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    In addition to the required branch circuits installed in a home for general lighting and outlets, ______.
    210.11 C
  94. 94. 14-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    At dwellings, ground fault circuit interrupter protection (GFCI) shall be provided for ______ receptacle outlets.
    210.8 A
  95. 95. 13-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    If a cable assembly has a white conductor and it is used for a 3-way switch, a 240 volt baseboard heater, or a 240 volt hot water tank, that conductor ______ be permanently re-identified to indicate its use.
    200.7E
  96. 96. 12-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    When identifying a neutral grounded conductor that is smaller than a 6 AWG, it can be properly identified ______.
    200.7
  97. 97. 11-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    What is the minimum working space clearance for a 277/480 volt system with exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the other?
    Table 110.26 (A)1
  98. 98. 100-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    A sealing fitting (seal off) is required in each conduit run passing from a Class-I, Division-2 location into an unclassified location. The sealing fitting ________.
    501.15 B 2
  99. 99. 10-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    The required workspace area around electrical equipment required by section 110.26 shall ______.
    110.26
  100. 100. 1-Common Codes Corrections 201029

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    If you are capable of quickly reaching a piece of equipment for operation without resorting to something like a ladder to gain access, it is considered ______.
    Article 100
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