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

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    A 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 __________.

    IMG_5061

    Reference: Table 250.66
  3. 3. 196 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4841

    Reference: Table 250.122
  4. 4. 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
  5. 5. 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
  6. 6. 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
  7. 7. 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
  8. 8. 183 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_5651

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

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

    IMG_5664

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

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

    IMG_4248

    Reference: 725.136B
  11. 11. 177 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    Reference: Article 100 Definitions
  12. 12. 176 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4148

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

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

    IMG_5679

    Reference: Table 620.14
  16. 16. 169 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An individual relocatable office partition with a single flexible cord and plug connection to power shall not contain more than __________ 15 ampere, 125-volt receptacle outlets.

    IMG_5644

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

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

    IMG_5622

    Reference: 600.5 B
  21. 21. 164 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A tenant space in a commercial building with an entrance accessible to customers and pedestrians __________.

    IMG_5623

    Reference: 600.5
  22. 22. 163 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    If any lights or receptacles are installed above a dressing room table counter in a theater, they shall be controlled by a switch in the __________.

    IMG_5620

    Reference: 520.73
  23. 23. 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
  24. 24. 160 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A gas station is adding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to its dispensing island. There is a canopy above this dispenser, including lighting and ignitable vapors, which may become entrapped.

    IMG_4710

    Reference: 514.3 B
  25. 25. 158 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the classification of a minor repair garage lubrication pit where oil changes are made but no fuel is dispensed? (There is no air exchange ventilation).

    IMG_4123

    Reference: Table 511.3 C
  26. 26. 156 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A metal pole supporting a light fixture shall have a handhole not less than __________ to provide access to the terminations.

    IMG_3786

    Reference: 410.30 B
  27. 27. 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
  28. 28. 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
  29. 29. 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
  30. 30. 148 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4700

    Reference: 358.30 A
  31. 31. 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
  32. 32. 146 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_5558

    Reference: 334.12
  33. 33. 142 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What is the allowable ampacity of 6, #8 THWN conductors in a conduit when passing through an area with an ambient temperature of 40 degree C (104 degree F) requiring a correction factor application to compensate?

    IMG_4576

    Reference: Table 310.15Ba, 2
  34. 34. 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
  35. 35. 137 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_5223

    Reference: 300.11
  36. 36. 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
  37. 37. 132 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_5660

    Reference: Table 250.66
  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. 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
  42. 42. 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
  43. 43. 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
  44. 44. 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
  45. 45. 113 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_2574

    Reference: 225.36
  46. 46. 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
  47. 47. 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
  48. 48. 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
  49. 49. 106 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A commercial kitchen has 2 electric ranges, 2 large ovens and one smaller oven. What is the feeder demand factor percent allowed?

    IMG_2186

    Reference: Table 220.56
  50. 50. 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
  51. 51. 104 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 30 ampere branch circuit with one 30 ampere receptacle shall have a maximum load of __________ amperes.

    IMG_4753

    Reference: 210.22
  52. 52. 103 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    103. Which of these locations requires GFCI protected outlets?

    IMG_2189

    Reference: 210.8 B
  53. 53. 102 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_2057

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

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

    IMG_2109

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

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

    IMG_4692

    Reference: Table 314.16 A
  56. 56. 097 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4689

    Reference: Annex C1A
  57. 57. 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. 086 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    At a gasoline dispensing station….

    IMG_4935

    Reference: 514.11
  60. 60. 083 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A commercial repair garage shall have…

    IMG_4120

    Reference: 511.12
  61. 61. 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
  62. 62. 080 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4720

    Reference: 424.10 notes
  63. 63. 077 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4713

    Reference: 501.30 A
  64. 64. 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
  65. 65. 075 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A Class I hazardous location J box…

    IMG_4719

    Reference: 410.16C
  66. 66. 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
  67. 67. 065 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4211

    Reference: Table 400.5A2
  68. 68. 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
  69. 69. 062 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_5066

    Reference: 356.1
  70. 70. 059 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A straight horizontal run of 1/1/2″ Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) using threaded couplings can be secured every…

    IMG_4733

    Reference: Table 344.30B
  71. 71. 057 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    In a junction or pull box with any side over ___ feet, all the conductors shall be cabled, laced, or racked up.

    IMG_4809

    Reference: 314.28 B
  72. 72. 056 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4698

    Reference: 314.28 A
  73. 73. 055 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Large conduit bodies like an LB…

    IMG_4758

    Reference: 314.16 C2
  74. 74. 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
  75. 75. 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
  76. 76. 049 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4998

    Reference: Table 310.16
  77. 77. 048 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4840

    Reference: 310.10 G5
  78. 78. 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
  79. 79. 042 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4578

    Reference: 300.19
  80. 80. 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
  81. 81. 038 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Conductors are run in parallel in different raceways fed from an 800-ampere circuit breaker. What is the minimum size equipment-grounding conductor to be run in each conduit?

    IMG_4907

    Reference: 250.122 F
  82. 82. 037 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4909

    Reference: Table 250.122
  83. 83. 035 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    If a structure has an installed lightning protection system…

    IMG_4943

    Reference: 250.106
  84. 84. 034 – 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, this conductor may be bonded to…

    IMG_5050

    Reference: 250.104 B
  85. 85. 031 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What needs to be bonded?

    IMG_4799

    Reference: 225.31 ex 4
  86. 86. 030 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4793

    Reference: Table 250.66
  87. 87. 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
  88. 88. 026 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    If made electrodes (ground rods) are to be used for grounding a service….

    IMG_4864

    Reference: 250.53 A4
  89. 89. 025 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4918

    Reference: 250.53 D2
  90. 90. 024 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A metal piping system is used as a grounding electrode.

    IMG_4660

    Reference: 250.68 B
  91. 91. 023 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4571

    Reference: 210.52, 220.41
  92. 92. 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
  93. 93. 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
  94. 94. 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
  95. 95. 011 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Service entrance conductors…

    IMG_2363

    Reference: 230.46
  96. 96. 008 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4757

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

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    An outside pole light…

    IMG_5557

    Reference: 225.31B ex.
  98. 98. 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. 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
  100. 100. 003 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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

    IMG_4822

    Reference: 200.6 D
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