MT: Commercial Code Review (201029) Quiz

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  1. 1. 196 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 300 HP, 480-Volt 451 amp, 3 phase motor is fed with 2 raceways. The minimum size of the equipment grounding conductor in each raceway shall be a __________ conductor if the Automatic Overcurrent Protective Device is rated at 500.

    IMG_4841

    Reference: Table 250.122
  2. 2. 195 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 300 HP, 480-volt 451 ampere, 3 phase motor is fed with 1 raceway. The minimum size of the equipment grounding conductor shall be a __________ conductor if the Automatic Overcurrent Protective Device is rated at 500.

    IMG_4885

    Reference: Table 250.122
  3. 3. 194 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 300 HP, 480-volt 451 ampere, 3 phase motor has a service with two, 4/0 Copper parallel conductors, the minimum grounded (neutral) size required for the main service can be two, __________ conductors. (Add circular mil areas together).

    IMG_4882

    Reference: Table 250.66 Table 8
  4. 4. 193 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 300 HP, 480-volt 451 ampere, 3 phase motor is again fed with 1 raceway. If the six paralleled type USE insulated conductors with 75 degree C terminations derated at 80% are used, at least __________ AWG sized wires are needed for the ungrounded (hot) conductors. (The 90 degree column can be used if the de-rating adjustment factors were used).

    IMG_4884

    Reference: Table 310.16
  5. 5. 192 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 300 HP, 480-Volt 451 ampere, 3 phase motor is now fed with only 1 raceway. This requires all six ungrounded (hot) conductors to be installed in 1 conduit so they must be de-rated to __________.

    IMG_4886

    Reference: Table 310.15 C1
  6. 6. 191 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 300 HP, 480-volt 451 ampere, 3 phase motor is fed with 2 raceways. If type USE insulated paralleled conductors with 75 degree C terminations are used, at least __________ AWG sized wires are needed for the ungrounded (hot) conductors.

    IMG_4880

    Reference: Table 310.16
  7. 7. 184 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many #6 AWG THW conductors can be installed in a 1 inch EMT conduit?

    IMG_5652

    Reference: Table C 1
  8. 8. 182 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many #4 AWG THWN/THHN conductors can you install in a 3/4″ trade size Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (LFNC)?

    IMG_5650

    Reference: Annex Table C 5
  9. 9. 181 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A Class 2 or 3 remote-control signaling circuit conductor shall not be secured to __________.

    IMG_5664

    Reference: 722.24B
  10. 10. 180 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A new type solid-state, 120-volt dimmer switch is installed in a junction box and it is also connected with a Class 2 circuit to a central microprocessor for control. The required 1/4″ inch separation for the low and high voltage conductors in the same enclosure can not be maintained when trimming out.

    IMG_4248

    Reference: 725.136B
  11. 11. 179 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    As a general rule, for a photovoltaic system, the ampacity of conductors and overcurrent devices shall not be less than __________ of the computed current.

    IMG_5603

    Reference: 690.8 B
  12. 12. 178 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is a true statement about a Solar Photovoltaic System?

    IMG_5602

    Reference: 690.31 B
  13. 13. 177 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    The basic photovoltaic mechanically and electrically grouping of modules is called a(n) __________. IMG_5601

    Reference: Article 100 Definitions
  14. 14. 176 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    The #8 solid copper bonding conductor for a swimming pool is not required to be connected to the __________.

    IMG_4148

    Reference: 680.26 B
  15. 15. 174 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Article 640 covers equipment and wiring for __________.

    IMG_1125

    Reference: 640.1
  16. 16. 173 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is not considered an electric vehicle by the NEC?

    IMG_5042

    Reference: 625.1
  17. 17. 171 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Conductors installed in an escalator wellway can be installed in __________.

    IMG_5680

    Reference: 620.21
  18. 18. 170 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A feeder to an apartment building supplies power to 2 elevators with a 50% duty cycle. A __________ demand factor shall be applied.

    IMG_5679

    Reference: Table 620.14
  19. 19. 162 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Bare bulb lamps are installed behind a theater stage where they might come into contact with combustible scenery material. They need to be free from physical damage, have a guard, and/or provide an air space of at least __________ inch(es) to any combustible material.

    IMG_5617

    Reference: 520.47
  20. 20. 155 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many grounded circuit conductors can be connected in a single hole in the neutral bus of a service-entrance panelboard?

    IMG_2584

    Reference: 408.41
  21. 21. 154 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many equipment grounding conductors can be connected in a single hole in the neutral bus of a service-entrance panelboard?

    IMG_2583

    Reference: 110.3
  22. 22. 153 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When a large number of circuits are supplied in a single lighting and appliance panelboard, if there are heavy load conditions excessive temperatures may cause damage. The number of circuits supplied to one panelboard is limited to __________.

    IMG_4751

    Reference: 408.3
  23. 23. 151 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is an approved method of preventing tension or pull on a flexible cord to the connections?

    IMG_4742

    Reference: 400.14 notes
  24. 24. 148 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is a true statement about strapping and supporting Electrical Metalic Tubing (EMT)?

    IMG_4700

    Reference: 358.30 A
  25. 25. 147 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A Rigid Metal Conduit is field threaded. A standard __________ inch taper per foot shall be used for the cutting die.

    IMG_4647

    Reference: 344.28
  26. 26. 146 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An underground Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC, PVC) feeder is considered a wet location, a #12 AWG Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (Romex, NM) is to be installed in this raceway.

    IMG_5558

    Reference: 334.12
  27. 27. 141 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the allowable ampacity of 6, #8 THWN conductors in a conduit?

    IMG_4575

    Reference: Table 310.15 C1
  28. 28. 140 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is not a true statement about running conductors in parallel?

    IMG_5640

    Reference: 310.10 G
  29. 29. 137 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    As a general rule, a conduit can be used to support another conduit if __________.

    IMG_5223

    Reference: 300.11
  30. 30. 132 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 200 ampere service with 2/0 copper service entrance conductors is grounded by running one continuous wire from a metallic piping system, then to 2 ground rods and then to the service neutral bar.

    IMG_5660

    Reference: Table 250.66
  31. 31. 130 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A copper grounding electrode conductor is ran along the surface of a building between 2 ground rods. It is not subject to physical damage and without covering or protection. What is the minimum size allowed?

    IMG_5671

    Reference: 250.64 B
  32. 32. 129 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A metal underground water pipe is used as the electrical system’s grounding electrode. It shall be supplemented with __________ more ground rod(s) if the first one has a resistance of more than 25 ohms to ground.

    IMG_4991

    Reference: 250.53 D
  33. 33. 127 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An AC transformer operating at 32 volts is required to be grounded __________.

    IMG_2149

    Reference: 250.20 A
  34. 34. 126 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    After a ground rod clamp is installed, it should be accessible and if it is subject to physical damage it shall be protected __________.

    IMG_4216

    Reference: 250.1
  35. 35. 125 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    The next standard overcurrent protective device size up can be selected on a single main for your conductors if the device is rated __________ amperes or less.

    IMG_4672

    Reference: 240.4 B
  36. 36. 117 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A commercial building has a power company pad mount transformer outside. There are 3 separate underground service laterals from the transformer to the structure, each of which terminates in a separate service disconnect.

    IMG_3863

    Reference: 230.2
  37. 37. 114 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Given that a separate building is supplied by a single branch circuit with an equipment grounding conductor from a common service.

    IMG_2572

    Reference: 250.32 A
  38. 38. 113 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Given that a separate building is supplied by a single branch circuit with an equipment grounding conductor from a common service.

    IMG_2574

    Reference: 225.36
  39. 39. 111 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A large feeder is run from one structure to another. Conductors are at the second structure in a gutter where taps are made into disconnects.

    IMG_5230

    Reference: 225.34
  40. 40. 110 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A large feeder is run from one structure to another. It is terminated at the second structure in a gutter where taps are made into disconnects. As a general rule, what is the maximum number of disconnects allowed?

    IMG_5231

    Reference: 225.33 A
  41. 41. 108 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When one building is on a single property with one owner and it is fed from another, how many feeders are allowed?

    IMG_4760

    Reference: 225.3
  42. 42. 107 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A barn has an opening for the loft on the second floor. A feeder or a branch circuit can not __________ the entrance to the building opening.

    IMG_4777

    Reference: 225.19 D3
  43. 43. 105 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A store has an 18 foot wide Show Window. At least __________ receptacle outlet(s) shall be installed above the window.

    IMG_2053

    Reference: 210.62
  44. 44. 099 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the minimum size conduit for eight #12 AWG THW conductors?

    IMG_4691

    Reference: Annex C1
  45. 45. 098 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many # 6 AWG THW conductors can be installed in a 1 inch EMT conduit?

    IMG_4690

    Reference: Annex C1
  46. 46. 097 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many 1/0 THHN compact conductors can you install in a 1 1/2″ Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)?

    IMG_4689

    Reference: Annex C1A
  47. 47. 096 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many 1/0 THHN conductors can you install in a 1 1/2″ Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)?

    IMG_4688

    Reference: Annex C1
  48. 48. 094 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is not true of an electric sign requirement?

    IMG_1408

    Reference: 600.3, 5, 6A, 10C
  49. 49. 093 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Every commercial building accessible to pedestrians is required to have one outlet at the entrance for a sign computed at…

    IMG_1337

    Reference: 680.43, 56A, 71
  50. 50. 092 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In an agricultural building, what type of wiring methods may be used?

    IMG_5105

    Reference: 547.2
  51. 51. 091 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    The general wiring method for a large auditorium can be…

    IMG_4696

    Reference: 518.4
  52. 52. 090 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is not considered a place of assembly?

    IMG_4694

    Reference: 518.2
  53. 53. 089 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A museum designed for ___ people or more is considered a place of assembly.

    IMG_4693

    Reference: 518.1
  54. 54. 088 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A luminaire (light fixture) used to illuminate a paint spray booth can be a fluorescent if…

    IMG_2577

    Reference: 516.6 C
  55. 55. 087 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A gasoline station requires…

    IMG_4939

    Reference: 514.9, 11
  56. 56. 084 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In an aircraft hanger…

    IMG_2158

    Reference: 550.33B
  57. 57. 083 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A commercial repair garage shall have…

    IMG_4120

    Reference: 511.12
  58. 58. 082 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In a commercial garage…

    IMG_4119

    Reference: 511.3 B
  59. 59. 076 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Rigid Metallic Conduit (RMC) is used in a Class I Division 1 location.

    IMG_4708

    Reference: 500.8E
  60. 60. 075 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A Class I hazardous location J box…

    IMG_4719

    Reference: 410.16C
  61. 61. 071 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the total required ampacity of conductors supplying 3 motors at 460 volts of 10, 15, and 20 HP, 3-phase induction type?

    IMG_4878

    Reference: 430.24,Table 430.250
  62. 62. 070 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Conductors supplying one 200 HP and one 60 HP, 3 phase induction type motors at 480 volts, needs ____ total amperes for load.

    IMG_4877

    Reference: 430.24,Table 430.250
  63. 63. 067 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A receptacle installed to serve a commercial pop machine outdoors…

    IMG_3913

    Reference: 406.9 A
  64. 64. 066 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An isolated grounding receptacle…

    IMG_2412

    Reference: 406.3E
  65. 65. 064 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Electrical Nonmetallic tubing (ENT or blue smurf tube) is permitted…

    IMG_3818

    Reference: 348.24B
  66. 66. 063 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) needs to be securely fastened…

    IMG_4825

    Reference: 358.30A, B
  67. 67. 062 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC, or Sealtight) can be used…

    IMG_5066

    Reference: 356.1
  68. 68. 061 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    On an outside 100 ft. run of Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC, PVC), there is a potential temperature change of 100* F. to 0* (100* change). What is the expansion change in inches you can expect?

    IMG_2986

    Reference: Table 352.44
  69. 69. 060 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A bushing is required on Rigid Metallic Conduit (RMC) when it enters a standard box…

    IMG_4768

    Reference: 344.46
  70. 70. 053 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is a true statement for minimum burial cover requirements under 600 volts, under a parking lot?

    IMG_2610

    Reference: Table 300.5
  71. 71. 052 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 1/0 THWN copper conductor is used with 75-degree terminations requiring the use of the 75-degree column to calculate ampacity. It is installed with a high ambient temperature in the attic of 96-104 degree F. What is the allowable ampacity?

    IMG_2409

    Reference: Table 310.15B1, 2
  72. 72. 050 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Given a total load of 377 amps, with 75 degree terminations, 3 phase in a metal raceway with no neutral conductor, all the 6 parallel conductors are now installed in one raceway and need to be now derated to…

    IMG_4791

    Reference: Table 310.15 C1
  73. 73. 049 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Given a total load of 377 amps, with 75-degree terminations, 3 phase in a metal raceway with no neutral conductor; parallel ____ conductors could be used in 2 separate raceways in a commercial installation for one piece of equipment.

    IMG_4998

    Reference: Table 310.16
  74. 74. 048 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When conductors are ran in parallel and an equipment ground is ran in each conduit, the equipment ground size is…

    IMG_4840

    Reference: 310.10 G5
  75. 75. 046 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the allowable ampacity of #1 THHN copper conductor with 75-degree terminations?

    IMG_4993

    Reference: Table 310.16
  76. 76. 045 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Given a 3 phase 4 wire 400 amp commercial service, the neutral carries a major portion in harmonics and is considered current carrying requiring derating, the minimum size ungrounded conductors (hots) with 75 degree C terminations is…

    IMG_5001

    Reference: 310.15 C, T310.15 C1, T310.16
  77. 77. 044 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Given a 3 phase 4 wire 400 amp commercial service, a neutral with no harmonic currents carrying only the unbalanced load, the minimum size ungrounded conductors (hots) with 75 degree C terminations is … (Actual load is less than 400 so a round up is needed)

    IMG_4839

    Reference: 310.15 C, T310.15 C1, T310.16
  78. 78. 042 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    2/0 AWG Copper wire installed in a ___ ft. vertical raceway requires support to prevent damage to the wire insulation and terminations.

    IMG_4578

    Reference: 300.19
  79. 79. 041 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In a conduit system…

    IMG_4868

    Reference: 250.52A, 250.68C
  80. 80. 036 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is a true statement?

    IMG_4934

    Reference: 250.118 6E
  81. 81. 033 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    At a separate building supplied from a common service the interior metal water piping system needs to be bonded, the conductor size is based on…

    IMG_4990

    Reference: 250.104 A3
  82. 82. 031 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What needs to be bonded?

    IMG_4799

    Reference: 225.31 ex 4
  83. 83. 030 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the minimum size grounding electrode conductor to building steel when the service entrance conductors are parallel 250 KCMIL copper?

    IMG_4793

    Reference: Table 250.66
  84. 84. 029 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 500 HP pump service is fed with 1000 Kcmil Copper. The minimum size grounding electrode conductor to a ground rod is…

    IMG_4861

    Reference: Table 220.45
  85. 85. 025 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When a metal underground water pipe is used as an electrode…

    IMG_4918

    Reference: 250.53 D2
  86. 86. 023 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    The general rule is you need at least 6 inches of free conductor length where it emerges at a junction box.

    IMG_4571

    Reference: 210.52, 220.41
  87. 87. 021 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When an existing second building is supplied from the first, the neutral can be bonded when…

    IMG_4654

    Reference: 250.32 B ex
  88. 88. 020 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When using an effectively grounded metal water pipe to ground a separately derived system transformer, as a general rule….

    IMG_4940

    Reference: 250.30 A4
  89. 89. 019 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A separately derived system transformer and secondary side disconnect neutral bar may be bonded…

    IMG_2700

    Reference: 250.30 A1
  90. 90. 018 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When grounding a separately derived system (transformer)…

    IMG_2699

    Reference: 250.30 A
  91. 91. 016 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A ________ rated circuit breaker is not required to show its interrupting rating.

    IMG_4589

    Reference: 240.83 C
  92. 92. 014 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A commercial service may have up to ________ disconnects maximum, if they are grouped together.

    IMG_4727

    Reference: 230.71 B
  93. 93. 013 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A commercial building may have…

    IMG_4767

    Reference: 230.71A
  94. 94. 011 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Service entrance conductors…

    IMG_2363

    Reference: 230.46
  95. 95. 010 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Can fused branch circuits be installed in a conduit with service entrance conductors?

    IMG_5054

    Reference: 230.7
  96. 96. 008 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    As a general rule, unless an exception is met, when one structure is fed from another…

    IMG_4757

    Reference: 225.33,34,36
  97. 97. 007 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An outside pole light…

    IMG_5557

    Reference: 225.31B ex.
  98. 98. 004 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Where there is more than one voltage system at a building, like 480/277 and 120/208, which is a true statement?

    IMG_5002

    Reference: 210.5 C
  99. 99. 002 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A transformer is installed below an electrical panel…

    IMG_5232

    Reference: 110.26 A
  100. 100. 001 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    THHN Conductors are terminated on a breaker, which is listed at 75 degree C. Which Column of Table 310-16 should be used to determine amperage rating?

    IMG_4588

    Reference: 110.14 C
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