OR: Commercial Code Review (201029) Quiz Please sign up for the before taking this quiz. Back Save Progress Retry Finish 1. 199 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 300 HP, 480-volt 451 amp, 3 phase motor has 250 KCMIL Copper service conductors. If this service is grounded to a metal water piping system that can be considered an electrode, the minimum size grounding electrode conductor can be a __________. #6 Copper #4 Copper #2 Copper 1/0 Copper Reference: Table 250.66 2. 197 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 300 HP, 480-volt 451 amp, 3 phase motor is now protected by a 600 ampere instantaneous trip circuit breaker. The motor overloads are rated and set at 400 amperes. The minimum size of the equipment grounding conductor can now be a __________. #1 Copper 2/0 Aluminum #1/0 Aluminum #4 Copper Reference: 250.122 (D) 3. 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. #4 Copper #2 Aluminum #2 Copper 1/0 Copper Reference: Table 250.122 4. 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). #4 Copper #2 Copper 1/0 Copper 1/0 Aluminum Reference: Table 250.66 Table 8 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% 80% 60% 70% Reference: Table 310.15 C1 6. 190 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What is the ampacity needed for a 300 HP, 480-volt, 3 phase motor? This motor will have a continuous duty requiring a 125% rating. 289 542 361 451 Reference: Table 430.250, 430.22 7. 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? 52620 41740 83690 66360 Reference: Table #8 8. 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? 0.1855 0.0973 0.1158 0.1562 Reference: Table #5 9. 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 10. 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? 0.213 inches squared 0.511 inches squared 0.127 inches squared 0.327 inches squared Reference: Table #4 11. 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% 60% 100% 20% Reference: Table #1 note 4 12. 184 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many #6 AWG THW conductors can be installed in a 1 inch EMT conduit? 3 6 4 5 Reference: Table C 1 13. 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 3 2 4 Reference: Annex Table C 5 14. 178 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is a true statement about a Solar Photovoltaic System? A roof mounted Photovoltaic array located on a commercial building shall have GFCI protection. There shall be a separation between Photovoltaic circuits and branch circuits of other systems. Only one service can supply a structure, even if one is a Solar Photovoltaic System. All of these statements are true Reference: 690.31 B 15. 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 slide framing metal ladder cups main electrical service panel concrete deck reinforcing metal Reference: 680.26 B 16. 174 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Article 640 covers equipment and wiring for __________. telecommunications public address (PA) systems All of these statements are true. fiber optics Reference: 640.1 17. 173 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is not considered an electric vehicle by the NEC? All of these statements are true. An electric powered van The NEC is no longer clear on this. An electric powered bus Reference: 625.1 18. 172 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many receptacles are required in an elevator machine room? four duplex receptacles two duplex receptacles one single receptacle one duplex receptacle Reference: 620.23 C 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 0.75 0.95 1 Reference: Table 620.14 20. 167 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A freestanding office partition with receptacles can be fed by a single flexible cord if __________. All of these statements are required extra hard usage type is used the cord uses #12 AWG or larger conductors the cord has an insulated equipment grounding conductor Reference: 605.9 21. 164 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A tenant space in a commercial building with an entrance accessible to customers and pedestrians __________. None of these statements are true. Is required to have an outlet for a sign at the entrance rated at least 15 amps. Is required to have a dedicated accessible branch circuit for a sign’s outlet at the entrance rated at least 20 amperes. Is required to have an outlet for a sign at the entrance rated at least 20 amps. Reference: 600.5 22. 162 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Bare 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. 1 2 3 2-Jan Reference: 520.47 23. 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)? 41 52 65 32 Reference: Table 430.250 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 __________. There is no longer a limit. 36 50 24 Reference: 408.3 25. 151 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is an approved method of preventing tension or pull on a flexible cord to the connections? Winding with tape Knotting the cord Fittings designed for the purpose All of the above are true statements. Reference: 400.14 notes 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 __________. at a maximum of 10 feet between supports so that the strapping is readily accessible so movement can not occur to avoid damage from expansion and contraction loosely so movement can occur to accommodate for expansion and contraction Reference: 352.3 27. 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 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. This installation is allowed by the NEC if the conductors are #10 AWG or larger. Reference: 334.12 28. 143 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When can a conduit LB condolet contain a splice with wire nuts? Only when they are 1 inch or larger. Only when the conductors are #10 AWG or smaller. Only when the manufacturer provides a volume marking. Only when they are 2 inches or larger. Reference: 314.16 C 29. 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 30. 136 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Landscape lighting is installed to enhance appearance at a commercial building. Type UF cable limited to 24 volts is used. When installed under the parking lot it must be at least __________ inches below finished asphalt. 6 24 12 18 Reference: Table 300.5 31. 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 metal piping system is not required to be bonded to the separately derived system. 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 grounded neutral conductor of the separately derived system shall be bonded to the piping system. The metal piping system is not required to be bonded to the separately derived system if it is identified and marked. Reference: 250.104_D 32. 134 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A structure includes a metal sprinkler piping system, a metal gas piping system, and exposed structural steel available on the site. The gas piping system shall be bonded. All of these statements are true. The structural steel shall be bonded. The sprinkler system shall be bonded. Reference: 250.104 B 33. 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 120, additional bonding is required. If the circuit voltage is 240, additional bonding is required. If the circuit voltage is 277, additional bonding is required. All of these statements are true. Reference: 250.97 34. 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 #2 AWG copper. This grounding electrode conductor must be at least a #1/0 AWG copper. This grounding electrode conductor must be at least a #6 AWG copper. This grounding electrode conductor must be at least a #4 AWG copper. Reference: Table 250.66 35. 131 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 1000 ampere service is fed with 3 parallel runs of 350 Kcmil copper conductors per phase. What is the minimum size conductor required to the ground rods? 2/0 Copper #6 Copper #2 Copper 3/0 Copper Reference: 250.66 A 36. 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? #4 AWG #6 AWG #2 AWG #8 AWG Reference: 250.64 B 37. 127 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1An AC transformer operating at 32 volts is required to be grounded __________. If it is supplied by a 120 volt to ground branch circuit All of these statements are true. If it is supplied by a 240 volt to ground branch circuit If it is supplied by a 50 volt to ground branch circuit Reference: 250.20 A 38. 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. 800 600 1200 1000 Reference: 240.4 B 39. 124 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A service consists of 3 service disconnects. To be considered “grouped” together the disconnects __________. None of these statements are true, the NEC is not specific on this. must be no more than 15 feet apart must be no more than 12 feet apart must be no more than 25 feet apart Reference: 230.72 A 40. 123 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Large service conductors are terminated in a gutter where taps are made into disconnects. As a general rule, one disconnect can be 50 feet from the other if the tap rules are followed. As a general rule, one disconnect can be on the outside of the wall and one on the inside the same wall if each is marked to indicate the load served. Only one disconnect is allowed. As a general rule, disconnects shall be grouped together at one location. Reference: 230.72 A 41. 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? 2 There is no maximum number if they are grouped and identified. 6 3 Reference: 230.71 42. 120 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A conduit contains service entrance conductors. Which conductors are allowed in that same raceway? Feeder conductors Branch circuit conductors Grounding electrode conductors All of these statements are true. Reference: 230.7 43. 112 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Given a feeder is installed from one structure to another. Because this building is in a remote location, one additional disconnecting means is for a fire pump. The disconnecting means for this fire pump shall __________. be installed in a different location from the other disconnects be orange in color be located on the outside of the building be grouped with the other disconnecting means Reference: 225.34 44. 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 still required at that 3rd building a disconnect is not required at that 3rd building if the conduit is "identified This is not allowed. a disconnect is not required at that 3rd building Reference: 225.31 45. 106 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A commercial kitchen has 2 electric ranges, 2 large ovens and one smaller oven. What is the feeder demand factor percent allowed? 65% 100% 70% 80% Reference: Table 220.56 46. 103 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1103. Which of these locations requires GFCI protected outlets? A seafood market countertop area where food is prepared. A food concession stand countertop in a sports arena where food is cooked. An employee break room counter with a sink and countertop area for food preparation. All of these statements are true. Reference: 210.8 B 47. 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. 2000 1000 1200 800 Reference: 110.26 C 48. 101 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Lighting for a(n) __________ controlled only by automatic means is prohibited. hallway bedroom storage room electrical equipment room Reference: 110.26 D 49. 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? 13 12 14 15 Reference: Table 314.16 A 50. 099 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What is the minimum size conduit for eight #12 AWG THW conductors? 1 inch Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). 1 1/4 inch Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). 3/4 inch Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). 1/2 inch Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). Reference: Annex C1 51. 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)? 4 3 5 6 Reference: Annex C1A 52. 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 4 3 6 Reference: Annex C1 53. 093 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Every commercial building accessible to pedestrians is required to have one outlet at the entrance for a sign computed at… 30 amps 15 amps 20 amps 25 amps Reference: 680.43, 56A, 71 54. 091 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1The general wiring method for a large auditorium can be… Flexible Metallic Conduit (FMC or Flex). Metal raceways. Type MC cable with an insulated equipment ground. All of the staements are true. Reference: 518.4 55. 090 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is not considered a place of assembly? A museum. A supermarket. A gymnasium. A courtroom. Reference: 518.2 56. 089 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A museum designed for ___ people or more is considered a place of assembly. 80 125 100 75 Reference: 518.1 57. 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. A panel of glass isolates it from the Class 1 location. 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. Reference: 516.6 C 58. 084 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1In an aircraft hanger… Electrical floor heating cables may be installed if they are under the slab. Electrical floor heating cables may be installed if they are at least 6" under the slab.,Wrong:Electrical floor heating cables may be installed if they are at least 12" under the slab. Electrical floor heating cables may not be installed under the floor unless they are Class I. Division 1 rated. Reference: 550.33B 59. 083 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A commercial repair garage shall have… All of these statements are true. Electrical vehicle charging equipment. All 125 volt 20 amp receptacles GFCI protected. Battery charging equipment. Reference: 511.12 60. 082 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1In a commercial garage… 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. A raceway inside an un-pierced wall is not considered in the Class I area. Two of these statements are correct. Reference: 511.3 B 61. 080 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Intrinsically safe conductors, raceways, and junction boxes should be identified and colored… Dark red. Yellow. Brown. Light blue. Reference: 424.10 notes 62. 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 double lock nuts. All of these statements would comply. With bonding bushings, grounding lock nuts, or bonding jumpers back to the unclassified area. With bonding bushings, grounding lock nuts, or bonding jumpers all the way back to the service equipment. Reference: 504.60 B 501.30 63. 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. To be a vertical raceway extending downward, 5 ft. long or more to be considered as sealed. All of these statements are true. To be permanently and effectively sealed. Reference: 502.15 64. 075 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A Class I hazardous location J box… Rated group D can be used in a group A location. Group ratings are only for Class II areas. Rated group C can be used in a group A location. Group ratings are different and J boxes cannot be exchanged unless rated as such. Reference: 410.16C 65. 072 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Generally, which is not a true statement? A disconnect shall be located within sight of a motor unless an exception is met. A motor controller location shall be within sight of a motor. A disconnect shall be located within sight of a controller unless an exception is met. Within sight is considered 50 ft. Reference: 430.102 A&B 66. 071 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What is the total required ampacity of conductors supplying 3 motors at 460 volts of 10, 15, and 20 HP, 3-phase induction type? 60.5 amperes. 65 amperes. 68.75 amperes. 62 amperes. Reference: 430.24,Table 430.250 67. 067 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A receptacle installed to serve a commercial pop machine outdoors… It needs a weatherproof cover, which its integrity is not affected when in use. It needs to be AFCI (arc fault) protected. It is required to be on a dedicated circuit. It needs a weatherproof cover that is only weatherproof when the cover is closed. Reference: 406.9 A 68. 066 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1An isolated grounding receptacle… Two of these statements are true. Can be identified by a blue color. Can be identified by a green color. Can be identified by an orange triangle on the face. Reference: 406.3E 69. 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? 310 amperes. 195 amperes. 265 amperes. 230 amperes. Reference: Table 400.5A2 70. 063 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) needs to be securely fastened… Within 3 feet of a junction box. All of these statements are true. Within 5 feet of a junction box, if an unbroken length is used and the way the structure is built does not allow less. At least every 10 feet. Reference: 358.30A, B 71. 062 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC, or Sealtight) can be used… All of these statements are true. For direct burial when marked. In exposed locations. In concealed locations. Reference: 356.1 72. 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? 3.65. 3.85. 4.06. 3.45. Reference: Table 352.44 73. 058 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What is one example of a use permitted by Type MC Cable that is not of Type AC? In wet locations. In a raceway. All of these statements are true. Direct burial where identified. Reference: 320.10, 330.10 74. 057 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1In a junction or pull box with any side over ___ feet, all the conductors shall be cabled, laced, or racked up. 8 ft. 4 ft. 10 ft. 6 ft. Reference: 314.28 B 75. 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. 12 9 8 10 Reference: 314.28 A 76. 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 40% for conductors at any cross section. Adequate space is considered 75% for splices, and taps at any cross section. All of these statements are true. Reference: 312.8 77. 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? Rigid Metallic conduit (RMC) must be 24" below grade.,Wrong:Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC or PVC) must be 24" below grade. All of these statements are true.,Wrong:Direct burial conductors must be 24" below grade. Reference: Table 300.5 78. 052 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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? 150 111 132 123 Reference: Table 310.15B1, 2 79. 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? 3/0 copper. 2/0 copper. 4/0 copper. 3/0 aluminum. Reference: Table 310.16 80. 050 – 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, all the 6 parallel conductors are now installed in one raceway and need to be now derated to… 50%. 70%. 60%. 80%. Reference: Table 310.15 C1 81. 049 – 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 could be used in 2 separate raceways in a commercial installation for one piece of equipment. 3/0 aluminum. All of these statements are true. 2/0 copper. 3/0 copper. Reference: Table 310.16 82. 048 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When conductors are ran in parallel and an equipment ground is ran in each conduit, the equipment ground size is… Not required to be larger than #6 copper. Two of these statements are true. Sized up because it is based on overcurrent device size from table 250-122. Based on conductor size of table 250-66. Reference: 310.10 G5 83. 047 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 1-inch EMT conduit has 18 current carrying conductors in the raceway. What percent of their ampacity is allowed? 50 70 80 45 Reference: Table 310.15 C1 84. 045 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Given 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… 750 KCMIL Copper. 500 KCMIL Copper. None of these statements are true. 600 KCMIL Copper. Reference: 310.15 C, T310.15 C1, T310.16 85. 041 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1In a conduit system… Both statements meet code. Generally, the raceway system shall be complete before the wire is installed. The conduit can be sleeved over the wire if need be. Neither statement meets code. Reference: 250.52A, 250.68C 86. 035 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1If a structure has an installed lightning protection 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. 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 3 feet from the service grounding electrode system. The lightning grounding system should be separated at least 10 feet from the service grounding electrode system. Reference: 250.106 87. 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. Table 250.100. None of these statements are true. Table 250.102 (D) Reference: 250.104 A3 88. 028 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Generally, the main grounding electrode conductor… Can be spliced if the connection point is exposed. All of these statements are true. Shall be unspliced. Can be spliced with a split bolt. 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 not be tapped. The grounding electrode conductor can now be tapped to all the disconnects. The grounding electrode conductor cannot be smaller than #4 copper. Reference: 250.64 D 90. 026 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1If made electrodes (ground rods) are to be used for grounding a service…. If practicable, they need to be installed below moisture level. They can, as a last resort, be buried in a 2 1/2 ft. deep ditch. All of these statements are true. They can be driven at a 45 degree angle if rock is found. Reference: 250.53 A4 91. 025 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When a metal underground water pipe is used as an electrode… A supplemental rod is no longer required. 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. Reference: 250.53 D2 92. 016 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A ________ rated circuit breaker is not required to show its interrupting rating. 15,000 ampere. 5,000 ampere. 10,000 ampere. 20,000 ampere. Reference: 240.83 C 93. 014 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A commercial service may have up to ________ disconnects maximum, if they are grouped together. 5 2 6 4 Reference: 230.71 B 94. 013 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A commercial building may have… Up to 10 disconnects if they are mounted in a single enclosure. Two service disconnects, one on the exterior and one on the interior of the structure at the same location. Three service disconnects if they are grouped together. All of these statements are true. Reference: 230.71A 95. 010 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Can fused branch circuits be installed in a conduit with service entrance conductors? Yes, if they are Class I or II low voltage. Yes, if they are under 480 volts. No, only grounding conductors can. Yes, the insulation is 600 volt rated. Reference: 230.7 96. 009 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A structure shall be served by only one service unless… All of the statemetns are true. Over 2000 amps is needed. They are different voltages. One is a single and the other is a three-phase system. Reference: 230.2 97. 007 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1An outside pole light… Requires a disconnect on or at the pole. Requires at least 1 ground rod. Does not require a disconnect installed on the pole. Requires 2 ground rods. Reference: 225.31B ex. 98. 006 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Where it is _____ that 2 dissimilar loads will be used simultaneously, it shall be permissible to omit the smaller of the two in calculating the load in a feeder. Unlikely. All of these statements are true. Likely. Common. Reference: 240.15B, 210.4B 99. 005 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1In a commercial application, how many receptacles can you put on a 20-amp circuit? 14 13 16 15 Reference: 220.14 I 100. 004 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Where there is more than one voltage system at a building, like 480/277 and 120/208, which is a true statement? Each systems phase conductors shall be separately identified. The type of multiwire circuit conductor identification shall be posted at each panelboard. All of these statements are true. Each ungrounded conductor shall be separately identified when in the same enclosure. Reference: 210.5 C Back Save Progress Retry Finish