OR: Commercial Code Review (201029) Quiz Please sign up for the before taking this quiz. Back Save Progress Retry Finish 1. 196 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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. #2 Copper 1/0 Copper #2 Aluminum #4 Copper Reference: Table 250.122 2. 195 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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. #2 Copper #4 Copper #2 Aluminum 1/0 Copper Reference: Table 250.122 3. 194 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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). 1/0 Aluminum #4 Copper #2 Copper 1/0 Copper Reference: Table 250.66 Table 8 4. 193 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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). 3/0 Copper 4/0 Copper 4/0 Aluminum 250 KCMIL Copper Reference: Table 310.16 5. 192 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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 __________. 50% 70% 60% 80% Reference: Table 310.15 C1 6. 189 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When determining pipe fill requirements, what would be the circular mil size of a #2 AWG conductor? 83690 52620 66360 41740 Reference: Table #8 7. 188 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1 When determining pipe fill requirements, what would be the approximate area in inches squared for an insulated #2 AWG THWN conductor? 0.0973 0.1855 0.1158 0.1562 Reference: Table #5 8. 187 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Given 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? 1/2 3/8",Wrong:3/4 1 inch Reference: Table #4 9. 186 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When 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? 0.127 inches squared 0.511 inches squared 0.327 inches squared 0.213 inches squared Reference: Table #4 10. 185 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 20-inch nipple is installed between 2 junction boxes. It is allowed to be filled with conductors to… 40% 100% 20% 60% Reference: Table #1 note 4 11. 183 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many #4 AWG compact THWN/THHN conductors can you install in a ¾ inch trade size Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (LFNC)? 4 5 2 3 Reference: Annex Table C 5 A 12. 182 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many #4 AWG THWN/THHN conductors can you install in a 3/4″ trade size Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (LFNC)? 5 2 3 4 Reference: Annex Table C 5 13. 181 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A Class 2 or 3 remote-control signaling circuit conductor shall not be secured to __________. equipment conduit All of these statements are true. metal studs Reference: 722.24B 14. 180 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1 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. This installation would be allowed if Type CL-3 cable is used and the jacket is intact up to the switch. (considered a barrier) This installation is now allowed. This installation is not allowed. This installation is not allowed if the dimmer switch is 240-volt rated. Reference: 725.136B 15. 177 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1 The basic photovoltaic mechanically and electrically grouping of modules is called a(n) __________. Array Blocking diode Module Solar cell Reference: Article 100 Definitions 16. 176 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1The #8 solid copper bonding conductor for a swimming pool is not required to be connected to the __________. metal ladder cups metal slide framing concrete deck reinforcing metal main electrical service panel Reference: 680.26 B 17. 173 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is not considered an electric vehicle by the NEC? The NEC is no longer clear on this. All of these statements are true. An electric powered van An electric powered bus Reference: 625.1 18. 171 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Conductors installed in an escalator wellway can be installed in __________. electrical metallic tubing (EMT) type MC Cable All of these statements are true. rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC, PVC) Reference: 620.21 19. 170 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A feeder to an apartment building supplies power to 2 elevators with a 50% duty cycle. A __________ demand factor shall be applied. 0.9 0.95 1 0.75 Reference: Table 620.14 20. 166 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Because of some fatalities, all portable electric signs shall be __________. at grade level GFCI protected secured in place in a dry location Reference: 600.10 C 21. 165 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A branch circuit for a sign that includes fluorescents for illumination shall not exceed __________ amperes. 20 15 30 40 Reference: 600.5 B 22. 157 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many amperes does a 40 HP three phase 480 volt Induction-Type motor draw (assuming an 80% power factor)? 32 41 52 65 Reference: Table 430.250 23. 154 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many equipment grounding conductors can be connected in a single hole in the neutral bus of a service-entrance panelboard? Three. None. Some manufacturers allow 2, the wiring diagram for the panel will need to be reviewed, check the labeling & listing. As many as the termination will allow. Reference: 110.3 24. 153 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When 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 __________. 24 There is no longer a limit. 36 50 Reference: 408.3 25. 152 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1The ampacity of a single #10 AWG fixture wire is __________ amperes. 23 20 28 30 Reference: Table 402.5 26. 150 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Besides within 3 feet of a conduit termination, as to a junction box, Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC, PVC) shall be secured and supported __________. loosely so movement can occur to accommodate for expansion and contraction so movement can not occur to avoid damage from expansion and contraction at a maximum of 10 feet between supports so that the strapping is readily accessible Reference: 352.3 27. 149 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Flexible Metallic Conduit (FMC, Flex) is used for a branch circuit to a motor to provide flexibility because of vibration. An equipment grounding conductor is required only if the flex is six feet or longer in length and it is protected by a 30 ampere breaker. An equipment grounding conductor is required only if the flex is six feet or longer in length. An equipment grounding conductor is not required. An equipment grounding conductor is required. Reference: 348.60B 28. 148 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is a true statement about strapping and supporting Electrical Metalic Tubing (EMT)? EMT is not required to be strapped behind an existing finished wall when an unbroken length is fished behind it. EMT can be secured to within 5 feet of a junction box if the conduit has no couplings in that portion and the structure does not allow any closer location. All of these statements are true. Generally, EMT shall be secured within the first 3 feet of a conduit body. Reference: 358.30 A 29. 147 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A Rigid Metal Conduit is field threaded. A standard __________ inch taper per foot shall be used for the cutting die. 3/4",Wrong:1/2 5/8",Wrong:7/8 Reference: 344.28 30. 146 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1An 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. This installation is allowed by the NEC if the conductors are copper. This installation is allowed by the NEC. This installation is not allowed by the NEC. The paper filler can get wet and corrosion can occur to the small bare equipment grounding conductor. This installation is allowed by the NEC if the conductors are #10 AWG or larger. Reference: 334.12 31. 145 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Flat Conductor Cable (FCC) shall be attached to the floor with __________. tacking strips lead anchors All of these statements are true. an approved adhesive identified for use Reference: 324.3 32. 143 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When can a conduit LB condolet contain a splice with wire nuts? Only when they are 2 inches or larger. Only when the conductors are #10 AWG or smaller. Only when the manufacturer provides a volume marking. Only when they are 1 inch or larger. Reference: 314.16 C 33. 141 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What is the allowable ampacity of 6, #8 THWN conductors in a conduit? 35.2 20 40 50 Reference: Table 310.15 C1 34. 140 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is not a true statement about running conductors in parallel? Conductors of each phase shall terminate in the same manner. Conductors of one phase does not have to have the same physical characteristics of another. Conductors of each phase shall be the same length. When run in separate raceways, one can be metallic and the other nonmetallic. Reference: 310.10 G 35. 137 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1As a general rule, a conduit can be used to support another conduit if __________. None of these statements are true. Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC, PVC) is used Electrical Metallic Conduit (EMT) is used Rigid Metallic Conduit (RNC) is used Reference: 300.11 36. 135 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A metal water piping system is available to a separately derived system (transformer) that serves that area. The grounded neutral conductor of the separately derived system shall be bonded to the piping system only if the system is considered an acceptable grounding electrode. The metal piping system is not required to be bonded to the separately derived system. The metal piping system is not required to be bonded to the separately derived system if it is identified and marked. The grounded neutral conductor of the separately derived system shall be bonded to the piping system. Reference: 250.104_D 37. 133 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A metal gutter has metallic conduits entering it with unused oversized concentric knock outs at those entries. If the circuit voltage is 277, additional bonding is required. All of these statements are true. If the circuit voltage is 240, additional bonding is required. If the circuit voltage is 120, additional bonding is required. Reference: 250.97 38. 132 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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. This grounding electrode conductor must be at least a #6 AWG copper. This grounding electrode conductor must be at least a #1/0 AWG copper. This grounding electrode conductor must be at least a #4 AWG copper. This grounding electrode conductor must be at least a #2 AWG copper. Reference: Table 250.66 39. 130 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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? #2 AWG #6 AWG #8 AWG #4 AWG Reference: 250.64 B 40. 128 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1If an eight foot ground rod can be driven for an electrical service, it shall have __________ feet in contact with the soil. 10 7 1/2 8 7 Reference: 250.53 A 41. 126 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1After a ground rod clamp is installed, it should be accessible and if it is subject to physical damage it shall be protected __________. All of these statements are true. by enclosing in metal by enclosing in an equivalent protective covering by enclosing in wood Reference: 250.1 42. 125 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1The 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. 1200 800 600 1000 Reference: 240.4 B 43. 122 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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? 6 There is no maximum number if they are grouped and identified. 2 3 Reference: 230.71 44. 118 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many services are allowed to a building? More than one if one is a 3 phase and the other is a single phase. More than one because there is a 2,500 ampere load. More than one if the structure is very large and 2 supplies are needed. All of these statements are true. Reference: 230.2 45. 117 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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. This would be allowed if the disconnects are grouped and the conductors are 1/0 or larger. This would be allowed if the disconnects are grouped. This would be allowed if the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) gave express permission. This is a violation of the NEC. This would be considered 3 services to one building. Reference: 230.2 46. 116 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A disconnect for a feeder to a separate structure shall not be rated __________. less than 100 amperes on a one family dwelling less than 30 amperes for all other installations less than 20 amperes on a 2 circuit installation All of these statements are true. Reference: 225.39 47. 115 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is a true statement about a feeder disconnect to another building? If there is more than one feeder, generally they shall be identified denoting all others. All of these statements are true. The disconnect shall indicate on and off. Generally, the disconnect is required to be service rated. Reference: 225.36, 37, 38 48. 113 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Given that a separate building is supplied by a single branch circuit with an equipment grounding conductor from a common service. For a commercial outbuilding, a snap switch may be used as the required disconnect. All of these statements are true. For a residential outbuilding, a snap switch may be used as the required disconnect. For an industrial outbuilding, a snap switch may be used as the required disconnect. Reference: 225.36 49. 110 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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? There is no maximum number if it is only a feeder. 3 6 2 Reference: 225.33 A 50. 109 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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 __________. a disconnect is not required at that 3rd building if the conduit is "identified This is not allowed. a disconnect is still required at that 3rd building a disconnect is not required at that 3rd building Reference: 225.31 51. 107 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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. be within 6 feet of be within 5 feet of be within 4 feet of obstruct Reference: 225.19 D3 52. 105 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A store has an 18 foot wide Show Window. At least __________ receptacle outlet(s) shall be installed above the window. 2 4 1 3 Reference: 210.62 53. 102 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1102. Two entrances are required at each end of the working space of large electrical equipment rated __________ amperes or more. 1200 2000 800 1000 Reference: 110.26 C 54. 101 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Lighting for a(n) __________ controlled only by automatic means is prohibited. bedroom storage room hallway electrical equipment room Reference: 110.26 D 55. 100 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What is the maximum number of # 12 conductors that can be installed in a 4 11/16″ x 1 1/2″ square junction box? 15 13 14 12 Reference: Table 314.16 A 56. 097 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many 1/0 THHN compact conductors can you install in a 1 1/2″ Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)? 5 4 6 3 Reference: Annex C1A 57. 096 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many 1/0 THHN conductors can you install in a 1 1/2″ Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)? 5 6 4 3 Reference: Annex C1 58. 095 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1All boxes and enclosures for emergency circuits shall be permanently _______ so they can be easily identified. Identified. Marked. Labeled. Painted. Reference: 700.10 A 59. 090 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is not considered a place of assembly? A gymnasium. A supermarket. A museum. A courtroom. Reference: 518.2 60. 088 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A luminaire (light fixture) used to illuminate a paint spray booth can be a fluorescent if… All of these statements are true. The panel of glass is sealed in the frame. The panel of glass which isolates it allows the fixture to be serviced and accessed from outside the spray area. A panel of glass isolates it from the Class 1 location. Reference: 516.6 C 61. 087 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A gasoline station requires… A seal at the boundary. All of these statements are true. A seal at the first fitting of a dispenser. A switch for dispensing equipment for both ungrounded and grounded conductors. Reference: 514.9, 11 62. 086 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1At a gasoline dispensing station…. All of these statements are true. Associated control circuits in addition to power to the dispenser and pump requires a disconnect. A dispenser shall not be left unattended. A disconnect for the dispensers shall be within sight and not more than 150 feet away. Reference: 514.11 63. 082 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1In a commercial garage… A raceway inside an un-pierced wall is not considered in the Class I area. Two of these statements are correct. None of these statements are correct. A raceway buried under the floor and into an embedded masonry wall is not considered to be in the Class I area. Reference: 511.3 B 64. 080 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Intrinsically safe conductors, raceways, and junction boxes should be identified and colored… Dark red. Yellow. Light blue. Brown. Reference: 424.10 notes 65. 079 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1An intrinsically safe (low voltage) circuit is installed in a hazardous location using a metal raceway. It shall be bonded… With bonding bushings, grounding lock nuts, or bonding jumpers all the way back to the service equipment. With double lock nuts. All of these statements would comply. With bonding bushings, grounding lock nuts, or bonding jumpers back to the unclassified area. Reference: 504.60 B 501.30 66. 078 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1In a Class II, Division 2 area, a raceway, which runs into an unclassified area, is required… To be a horizontal raceway 10 ft. in length or more to be considered as sealed. All of these statements are true. To be permanently and effectively sealed. To be a vertical raceway extending downward, 5 ft. long or more to be considered as sealed. Reference: 502.15 67. 077 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A metal raceway in a Class I Division 2 location shall be bonded… All of the staements would comply. With bonding bushings, grounding lock nuts, or bonding jumpers all the way back to the service equipment. With double lock nuts. With bonding bushings, grounding lock nuts, or bonding jumpers back to the unclassified area. Reference: 501.30 A 68. 073 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1If 75 KVA dry type transformer is installed indoors next to a wall made of combustible material, it needs to be separated by at least… 6 inches. 24 inches. 12 inches. 18 inches. Reference: 450.21A 69. 072 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Generally, which is not a true statement? A disconnect shall be located within sight of a controller unless an exception is met. Within sight is considered 50 ft. A motor controller location shall be within sight of a motor. A disconnect shall be located within sight of a motor unless an exception is met. Reference: 430.102 A&B 70. 070 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Conductors supplying one 200 HP and one 60 HP, 3 phase induction type motors at 480 volts, needs ____ total amperes for load. 300 377 242 415 Reference: 430.24,Table 430.250 71. 069 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1 Where flexible cord is used to supply power to a motor… None of these statements are true. Ampacity of the cord is based on Table 400-5. Both of these statements are true. Ampacity of the cord is based on Table 310-15. Reference: 430.6 72. 066 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1An isolated grounding receptacle… Two of these statements are true. Can be identified by an orange triangle on the face. Can be identified by a green color. Can be identified by a blue color. Reference: 406.3E 73. 065 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What 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? 265 amperes. 230 amperes. 195 amperes. 310 amperes. Reference: Table 400.5A2 74. 064 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Electrical Nonmetallic tubing (ENT or blue smurf tube) is permitted… In a building 2 floors above grade. Embedded in poured concrete. In a building 4 floors above grade with a sprinkler system. All of these statements are true. Reference: 348.24B 75. 062 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC, or Sealtight) can be used… In concealed locations. In exposed locations. All of these statements are true. For direct burial when marked. Reference: 356.1 76. 061 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1On 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? 3.45. 4.06. 3.85. 3.65. Reference: Table 352.44 77. 060 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A bushing is required on Rigid Metallic Conduit (RMC) when it enters a standard box… With ungrounded conductors of # 2 or larger. With ungrounded conductors of # 6 or larger. With ungrounded conductors of # 4 or larger. With any conductor size. Reference: 344.46 78. 056 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1In straight pulls, the length of a junction box is not to be less than ___ times the diameter of the largest raceway. 10 9 12 8 Reference: 314.28 A 79. 054 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A typical enclosure with circuit breakers has conductors running through it using it like a raceway. The general rule is this is not allowed unless there is adequate space. Adequate space is considered 75% for splices, and taps at any cross section. All of these statements are true. Adequate space is considered 40% for conductors at any cross section. Reference: 312.8 80. 053 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is a true statement for minimum burial cover requirements under 600 volts, under a parking lot? All of these statements are true.,Wrong:Direct burial conductors must be 24" below grade. Rigid Metallic conduit (RMC) must be 24" below grade.,Wrong:Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC or PVC) must be 24" below grade. Reference: Table 300.5 81. 051 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Given 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? 2/0 copper. 3/0 copper. 3/0 aluminum. 4/0 copper. Reference: Table 310.16 82. 043 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1 What is the largest solid conductor size that can be installed in a raceway? #4. #6. #8. The NEC is no longer clear on this. Reference: 310.3 83. 041 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1In a conduit system… Generally, the raceway system shall be complete before the wire is installed. Neither statement meets code. Both statements meet code. The conduit can be sleeved over the wire if need be. Reference: 250.52A, 250.68C 84. 037 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1On a branch circuit with a 50-ampere breaker, what is the minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor required? 8 10 12 14 Reference: Table 250.122 85. 035 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1If a structure has an installed lightning protection system… The lightning grounding system should be separated at least 6 feet from the service grounding electrode system. The lightning grounding system should be separated at least 10 feet from the service grounding electrode system. The lightning grounding system should be separated at least 3 feet from the service grounding electrode system. The lightning system ground terminals shall be bonded to the service grounding electrode system. Separation from lighting conductors is usually 3 feet through concrete, etc. Reference: 250.106 86. 033 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1 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… Either statement is true. None of these statements are true. Table 250.102 (D) Table 250.100. Reference: 250.104 A3 87. 031 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What needs to be bonded? A metal raceway over 250 volts to ground installed on oversized concentric knockouts. All of these statements are true. A metal service meter nipple. A metal service enclosure. Reference: 225.31 ex 4 88. 028 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Generally, the main grounding electrode conductor… Can be spliced if the connection point is exposed. Can be spliced with a split bolt. All of these statements are true. Shall be unspliced. Reference: 250.64 C 89. 027 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A service location contains 3 disconnects. All of these statements are true. The grounding electrode conductor can now be tapped to all the disconnects. The grounding electrode conductor cannot be smaller than #4 copper. The grounding electrode conductor can not be tapped. Reference: 250.64 D 90. 025 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When a metal underground water pipe is used as an electrode… If the rod in (#A) above is not 25 ohms or less, another additional rod must be used. It must be supplemented, usually with a ground rod. Two of these answers are true. A supplemental rod is no longer required. Reference: 250.53 D2 91. 024 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A metal piping system is used as a grounding electrode. It shall be made with copper only. The connection point shall be readily accessible. It should have bonding jumpers installed around joints for removable equipment like meters and water softeners. All of these statements are true. Reference: 250.68 B 92. 023 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1The general rule is you need at least 6 inches of free conductor length where it emerges at a junction box. You also need 3 inches outside of the box opening unless a box dimension is greater than 8 inches. You also need 5 inches outside of the box opening unless a box dimension is greater than 8 inches. You also need 6 inches outside of the box opening unless a box dimension is greater than 8 inches. You also need 4 inches outside of the box opening unless a box dimension is greater than 8. inches. Reference: 210.52, 220.41 93. 022 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1 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… The grounding conductor should be bonded to the metal panel enclosure. All of these are correct An electrode is required when there is more than one branch circuit with equipment grounds. The neutrals should be floated with the bonding jumper removed. Reference: 250.32 A&B 94. 020 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When using an effectively grounded metal water pipe to ground a separately derived system transformer, as a general rule…. Both of these statements are true. Neither of these statements are required. It must be supplemented with at least 2 ground rods. It must be connected to the system electrode conductor connection. Reference: 250.30 A4 95. 015 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is not a true statement? A commercial 1000 amp service may have its ungrounded conductors sized… Under 1000 amps if a single main is used and if a load calculation is provided. Under 1000 amps if not more than 6 mains and a load calculation is provided. All of these statements are true statements. Above the rating of the single main. Reference: 230.90 A, 240.4 B 96. 013 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A commercial building may have… Three service disconnects if they are grouped together. All of these statements are true. Two service disconnects, one on the exterior and one on the interior of the structure at the same location. Up to 10 disconnects if they are mounted in a single enclosure. Reference: 230.71A 97. 009 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A structure shall be served by only one service unless… All of the statemetns are true. They are different voltages. Over 2000 amps is needed. One is a single and the other is a three-phase system. Reference: 230.2 98. 007 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1An outside pole light… Requires a disconnect on or at the pole. Requires 2 ground rods. Requires at least 1 ground rod. Does not require a disconnect installed on the pole. Reference: 225.31B ex. 99. 003 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Conductors of different systems are installed in the same raceway ( 480/277, 240/120) and each requires a neutral, where the conductors are accessible, Both can have white insulation. Both can have gray insulation. All of these statements are true. One can have white and the other white insulation with a yellow colored stripe. Reference: 200.6 D 100. 002 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A transformer is installed below an electrical panel… If the equipment is of unequal depth, by 18 inches, this can meet code. If the equipment is of unequal depth, by 24 inches, this can meet code. If the equipment is of equal depth and proper working clearances are maintained, this can meet code. If the equipment is of unequal depth, by 12 inches, this can meet code. Reference: 110.26 A Back Save Progress Retry Finish