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  1. 1. 200 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 300 HP, 480-volt 451 amp, 3 phase motor is a Squirrel cage type. If dual element time delay fuses are used, generally they may be rated up to __________ percent of the full load current.

    IMG_5067

    Reference: Table 430.52
  2. 2. 197 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 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 __________.

    IMG_5049

    Reference: 250.122 (D)
  3. 3. 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
  4. 4. 191 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4880

    Reference: Table 310.16
  5. 5. 190 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the ampacity needed for a 300 HP, 480-volt, 3 phase motor? This motor will have a continuous duty requiring a 125% rating.

    IMG_4876

    Reference: Table 430.250, 430.22
  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. 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
  9. 9. 184 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_5652

    Reference: Table C 1
  10. 10. 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
  11. 11. 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
  12. 12. 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
  13. 13. 174 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Article 640 covers equipment and wiring for __________.

    IMG_1125

    Reference: 640.1
  14. 14. 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
  15. 15. 172 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    How many receptacles are required in an elevator machine room?

    IMG_2448

    Reference: 620.23 C
  16. 16. 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
  17. 17. 168 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A freestanding office partition with outlets can be fed by a single flexible cord if the cord is __________ feet or less.

    IMG_5639

    Reference: 605.9
  18. 18. 167 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A freestanding office partition with receptacles can be fed by a single flexible cord if __________.

    IGM_5641

    Reference: 605.9
  19. 19. 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
  20. 20. 161 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    The general wiring method allowed in a theater location is __________.

    IMG_5616

    Reference: 520.5
  21. 21. 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
  22. 22. 155 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_2584

    Reference: 408.41
  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. 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
  25. 25. 151 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4742

    Reference: 400.14 notes
  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. 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
  29. 29. 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
  30. 30. 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
  31. 31. 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
  32. 32. 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
  33. 33. 138 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    3/0 AWG copper wire requires support in vertical raceways greater than __________ feet.

    IMG_5239

    Reference: Table 300.19 A
  34. 34. 136 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Landscape 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.

    IMG_5031

    Reference: Table 300.5
  35. 35. 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
  36. 36. 134 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A structure includes a metal sprinkler piping system, a metal gas piping system, and exposed structural steel available on the site.

    IMG_3845

    Reference: 250.104 B
  37. 37. 131 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 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?

    IMG_5672

    Reference: 250.66 A
  38. 38. 129 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4991

    Reference: 250.53 D
  39. 39. 127 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_2149

    Reference: 250.20 A
  40. 40. 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
  41. 41. 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
  42. 42. 123 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Large service conductors are terminated in a gutter where taps are made into disconnects.

    IMG_5642

    Reference: 230.72 A
  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. 121 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    As a general rule, underground service entrance conductors shall not be smaller than __________ AWG copper.

    IMG_5613

    Reference: 230.31
  45. 45. 120 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A conduit contains service entrance conductors. Which conductors are allowed in that same raceway?

    IMG_4438

    Reference: 230.7
  46. 46. 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
  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. 114 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_2572

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

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

    IMG_4691

    Reference: Annex C1
  56. 56. 098 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4690

    Reference: Annex C1
  57. 57. 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
  58. 58. 092 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_5105

    Reference: 547.2
  59. 59. 089 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4693

    Reference: 518.1
  60. 60. 086 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    At a gasoline dispensing station….

    IMG_4935

    Reference: 514.11
  61. 61. 085 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An unattended self-service gas station requires…

    IMG_4938

    Reference: 514.11 A&C
  62. 62. 084 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In an aircraft hanger…

    IMG_2158

    Reference: 550.33B
  63. 63. 081 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In a commercial repair garage that services gasoline vehicles with no ventilation…..

    IMG_4117

    Reference: Table 511.3C
  64. 64. 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
  65. 65. 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
  66. 66. 076 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4708

    Reference: 500.8E
  67. 67. 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
  68. 68. 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
  69. 69. 071 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4878

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

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    When a switchboard is installed on a floor, raceways shall not be more than ___ inches above the bottom of the enclosure.

    IMG_4803

    Reference: 352.10 (I), 314.23F
  73. 73. 066 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An isolated grounding receptacle…

    IMG_2412

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

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    Large conduit bodies like an LB…

    IMG_4758

    Reference: 314.16 C2
  76. 76. 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
  77. 77. 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
  78. 78. 050 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4791

    Reference: Table 310.15 C1
  79. 79. 047 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 1-inch EMT conduit has 18 current carrying conductors in the raceway. What percent of their ampacity is allowed?

    IMG_4994

    Reference: Table 310.15 C1
  80. 80. 045 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_5001

    Reference: 310.15 C, T310.15 C1, T310.16
  81. 81. 040 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An interior cannery wall with a surface mounted EMT conduit which is routinely washed down shall maintain a __ inch airspace between it and the wall.

    IMG_2847

    Reference: 300.6 D
  82. 82. 039 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    On a 1000 amp service which is fed by 4 runs of 350 Kcmil Copper, other metal piping systems besides water are available on site and need to be bonded with minimum copper…

    IMG_4945

    Reference: Table 250.122, 104B
  83. 83. 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
  84. 84. 031 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What needs to be bonded?

    IMG_4799

    Reference: 225.31 ex 4
  85. 85. 029 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4861

    Reference: Table 220.45
  86. 86. 028 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Generally, the main grounding electrode conductor…

    IMG_4870

    Reference: 250.64 C
  87. 87. 027 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A service location contains 3 disconnects.

    IMG_4776

    Reference: 250.64 D
  88. 88. 021 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4654

    Reference: 250.32 B ex
  89. 89. 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
  90. 90. 019 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_2700

    Reference: 250.30 A1
  91. 91. 018 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When grounding a separately derived system (transformer)…

    IMG_2699

    Reference: 250.30 A
  92. 92. 017 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When a grounded (neutral) conductor is ran in 2 raceways in parallel, it shall not be smaller than….

    IMG_4838

    Reference: Table 250.102C1
  93. 93. 016 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4589

    Reference: 240.83 C
  94. 94. 013 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A commercial building may have…

    IMG_4767

    Reference: 230.71A
  95. 95. 012 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A service entrance conductor “high leg” shall be identified as

    IMG_4664

    Reference: 230.56
  96. 96. 010 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_5054

    Reference: 230.7
  97. 97. 008 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4757

    Reference: 225.33,34,36
  98. 98. 006 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Where 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.

    IMG_2862

    Reference: 240.15B, 210.4B
  99. 99. 005 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In a commercial application, how many receptacles can you put on a 20-amp circuit?

    IMG_4816

    Reference: 220.14 I
  100. 100. 004 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_5002

    Reference: 210.5 C
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