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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. 189 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When determining pipe fill requirements, what would be the circular mil size of a #2 AWG conductor?

    IMG_5658

    Reference: Table #8
  7. 7. 188 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When determining pipe fill requirements, what would be the approximate area in inches squared for an insulated #2 AWG THWN conductor? IMG_5661

    Reference: Table #5
  8. 8. 187 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Given you have two, #8 conductors at 0.0366 inches squared and one, #10 conductor at 0.0211 making a total volume of 0.0943 inches, what is the smallest size Flexible Metal Conduit (Flex, or FMC), trade size you can install using the 40% fill column?

    IMG_5656

    Reference: Table #4
  9. 9. 186 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When determining pipe fill requirements, what is the capacity in area of a 1 1/4″ Flexible Metal Conduit (Flex, or FMC) with the typical 40% fill column for over 2 wires?

    IMG_5655

    Reference: Table #4
  10. 10. 185 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 20-inch nipple is installed between 2 junction boxes. It is allowed to be filled with conductors to…

    IMG_5654

    Reference: Table #1 note 4
  11. 11. 183 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many #4 AWG compact THWN/THHN conductors can you install in a ¾ inch trade size Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (LFNC)?

    IMG_5651

    Reference: Annex Table C 5 A
  12. 12. 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
  13. 13. 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
  14. 14. 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
  15. 15. 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
  16. 16. 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
  17. 17. 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
  18. 18. 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
  19. 19. 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
  20. 20. 166 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Because of some fatalities, all portable electric signs shall be __________.

    IMG_5657

    Reference: 600.10 C
  21. 21. 165 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A branch circuit for a sign that includes fluorescents for illumination shall not exceed __________ amperes.

    IMG_5622

    Reference: 600.5 B
  22. 22. 157 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many amperes does a 40 HP three phase 480 volt Induction-Type motor draw (assuming an 80% power factor)?

    IMG_5199

    Reference: Table 430.250
  23. 23. 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
  24. 24. 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
  25. 25. 152 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    The ampacity of a single #10 AWG fixture wire is __________ amperes.

    IMG_4745

    Reference: Table 402.5
  26. 26. 150 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Besides within 3 feet of a conduit termination, as to a junction box, Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC, PVC) shall be secured and supported __________.

    IMG_5102

    Reference: 352.3
  27. 27. 149 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Flexible Metallic Conduit (FMC, Flex) is used for a branch circuit to a motor to provide flexibility because of vibration.

    IMG_5234

    Reference: 348.60B
  28. 28. 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
  29. 29. 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
  30. 30. 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
  31. 31. 145 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Flat Conductor Cable (FCC) shall be attached to the floor with __________.

    IMG_3969

    Reference: 324.3
  32. 32. 143 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When can a conduit LB condolet contain a splice with wire nuts?

    IMG_5637

    Reference: 314.16 C
  33. 33. 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
  34. 34. 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
  35. 35. 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
  36. 36. 135 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A metal water piping system is available to a separately derived system (transformer) that serves that area.

    IMG_2454

    Reference: 250.104_D
  37. 37. 133 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A metal gutter has metallic conduits entering it with unused oversized concentric knock outs at those entries.

    IMG_5653

    Reference: 250.97
  38. 38. 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
  39. 39. 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
  40. 40. 128 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    If an eight foot ground rod can be driven for an electrical service, it shall have __________ feet in contact with the soil.

    IMG_4206

    Reference: 250.53 A
  41. 41. 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
  42. 42. 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
  43. 43. 122 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A large service terminates in a building gutter where taps are made into disconnects. As a general rule, what is the maximum number of disconnects allowed?

    IMG_5659

    Reference: 230.71
  44. 44. 118 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many services are allowed to a building?

    IMG_4408

    Reference: 230.2
  45. 45. 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
  46. 46. 116 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A disconnect for a feeder to a separate structure shall not be rated __________.

    IMG_3141

    Reference: 225.39
  47. 47. 115 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is a true statement about a feeder disconnect to another building?

    IMG_4577

    Reference: 225.36, 37, 38
  48. 48. 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
  49. 49. 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
  50. 50. 109 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A feeder from one structure is run to another, but first it passes through another 3rd building to get there. It only passes through the 3rd building without any purpose for that structure or load __________.

    IMG_4764

    Reference: 225.31
  51. 51. 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
  52. 52. 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
  53. 53. 102 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    102. Two entrances are required at each end of the working space of large electrical equipment rated __________ amperes or more.

    IMG_2057

    Reference: 110.26 C
  54. 54. 101 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Lighting for a(n) __________ controlled only by automatic means is prohibited.

    IMG_2109

    Reference: 110.26 D
  55. 55. 100 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the maximum number of # 12 conductors that can be installed in a 4 11/16″ x 1 1/2″ square junction box?

    IMG_4692

    Reference: Table 314.16 A
  56. 56. 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
  57. 57. 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
  58. 58. 095 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    All boxes and enclosures for emergency circuits shall be permanently _______ so they can be easily identified.

    IMG_5051

    Reference: 700.10 A
  59. 59. 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
  60. 60. 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
  61. 61. 087 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A gasoline station requires…

    IMG_4939

    Reference: 514.9, 11
  62. 62. 086 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    At a gasoline dispensing station….

    IMG_4935

    Reference: 514.11
  63. 63. 082 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In a commercial garage…

    IMG_4119

    Reference: 511.3 B
  64. 64. 080 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Intrinsically safe conductors, raceways, and junction boxes should be identified and colored…

    IMG_4720

    Reference: 424.10 notes
  65. 65. 079 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An intrinsically safe (low voltage) circuit is installed in a hazardous location using a metal raceway. It shall be bonded…

    IMG_4724

    Reference: 504.60 B 501.30
  66. 66. 078 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In a Class II, Division 2 area, a raceway, which runs into an unclassified area, is required…

    IMG_4714

    Reference: 502.15
  67. 67. 077 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A metal raceway in a Class I Division 2 location shall be bonded…

    IMG_4713

    Reference: 501.30 A
  68. 68. 073 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    If 75 KVA dry type transformer is installed indoors next to a wall made of combustible material, it needs to be separated by at least…

    IMG_2169

    Reference: 450.21A
  69. 69. 072 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Generally, which is not a true statement?

    IMG_4873

    Reference: 430.102 A&B
  70. 70. 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
  71. 71. 069 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Where flexible cord is used to supply power to a motor…

    IMG_4738

    Reference: 430.6
  72. 72. 066 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An isolated grounding receptacle…

    IMG_2412

    Reference: 406.3E
  73. 73. 065 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the ampacity of 2/0 type W cable (cord) with 75º terminations, where it is not installed in a raceway, and not in contact with another conductor?

    IMG_4211

    Reference: Table 400.5A2
  74. 74. 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
  75. 75. 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
  76. 76. 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
  77. 77. 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
  78. 78. 056 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In straight pulls, the length of a junction box is not to be less than ___ times the diameter of the largest raceway.

    IMG_4698

    Reference: 314.28 A
  79. 79. 054 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A typical enclosure with circuit breakers has conductors running through it using it like a raceway.

    IMG_2366

    Reference: 312.8
  80. 80. 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
  81. 81. 051 – 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 can be used in one raceway. You can use the 90-degree column for derating. What conductor size could you use?

    IMG_4815

    Reference: Table 310.16
  82. 82. 043 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the largest solid conductor size that can be installed in a raceway?

    IMG_4797

    Reference: 310.3
  83. 83. 041 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In a conduit system…

    IMG_4868

    Reference: 250.52A, 250.68C
  84. 84. 037 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    On a branch circuit with a 50-ampere breaker, what is the minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor required?

    IMG_4909

    Reference: Table 250.122
  85. 85. 035 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    If a structure has an installed lightning protection system…

    IMG_4943

    Reference: 250.106
  86. 86. 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
  87. 87. 031 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What needs to be bonded?

    IMG_4799

    Reference: 225.31 ex 4
  88. 88. 028 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Generally, the main grounding electrode conductor…

    IMG_4870

    Reference: 250.64 C
  89. 89. 027 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A service location contains 3 disconnects.

    IMG_4776

    Reference: 250.64 D
  90. 90. 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
  91. 91. 024 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A metal piping system is used as a grounding electrode.

    IMG_4660

    Reference: 250.68 B
  92. 92. 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
  93. 93. 022 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 4 wire single phase feeder is ran from building 1 to building 2 and it includes 2 phase conductors, a neutral and an equipment grounding conductor…

    IMG_2457

    Reference: 250.32 A&B
  94. 94. 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
  95. 95. 015 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is not a true statement? A commercial 1000 amp service may have its ungrounded conductors sized…

    IMG_4812

    Reference: 230.90 A, 240.4 B
  96. 96. 013 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A commercial building may have…

    IMG_4767

    Reference: 230.71A
  97. 97. 009 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A structure shall be served by only one service unless…

    IMG_4765

    Reference: 230.2
  98. 98. 007 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An outside pole light…

    IMG_5557

    Reference: 225.31B ex.
  99. 99. 003 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Conductors of different systems are installed in the same raceway ( 480/277, 240/120) and each requires a neutral, where the conductors are accessible,

    IMG_4822

    Reference: 200.6 D
  100. 100. 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
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