Test Quiz Please sign up for the before taking this quiz. Back Save Progress Retry Finish 1. 200 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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. 175 150 300 100 Reference: Table 430.52 2. 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 __________. 1/0 Copper #2 Copper #6 Copper #4 Copper Reference: Table 250.66 3. 198 – 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 with 2 ground rods, the minimum size grounding electrode conductor can be a __________. 1/0 Copper #6 Copper #2 Copper 1/0 Aluminum Reference: 250.66 (A) 4. 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 __________. #1/0 Aluminum #4 Copper #1 Copper 2/0 Aluminum Reference: 250.122 (D) 5. 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 Aluminum #2 Copper 1/0 Copper #4 Copper Reference: Table 250.122 6. 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. #4 Copper #2 Copper 1/0 Copper #2 Aluminum Reference: Table 250.122 7. 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 Copper #2 Copper 1/0 Aluminum #4 Copper Reference: Table 250.66 Table 8 8. 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). 4/0 Copper 4/0 Aluminum 250 KCMIL Copper 3/0 Copper Reference: Table 310.16 9. 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 __________. 70% 80% 50% 60% Reference: Table 310.15 C1 10. 191 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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. 2/0 Copper 3/0 Copper 4/0 Aluminum 4/0 Copper Reference: Table 310.16 11. 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. 361 451 289 542 Reference: Table 430.250, 430.22 12. 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 83690 66360 41740 Reference: Table #8 13. 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 0.1562 0.0973 0.1158 Reference: Table #5 14. 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? 3/8",Wrong:3/4 1 inch 1/2 Reference: Table #4 15. 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? 0.511 inches squared 0.127 inches squared 0.327 inches squared 0.213 inches squared Reference: Table #4 16. 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… 20% 60% 100% 40% Reference: Table #1 note 4 17. 184 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many #6 AWG THW conductors can be installed in a 1 inch EMT conduit? 3 4 6 5 Reference: Table C 1 18. 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 3 2 5 Reference: Annex Table C 5 A 19. 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 4 3 Reference: Annex Table C 5 20. 181 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A Class 2 or 3 remote-control signaling circuit conductor shall not be secured to __________. equipment metal studs All of these statements are true. conduit Reference: 722.24B 21. 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 is not allowed if the dimmer switch is 240-volt rated. This installation is now allowed. This installation is not allowed. This installation would be allowed if Type CL-3 cable is used and the jacket is intact up to the switch. (considered a barrier) Reference: 725.136B 22. 179 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1As a general rule, for a photovoltaic system, the ampacity of conductors and overcurrent devices shall not be less than __________ of the computed current. 100% 150% 80% 125% Reference: 690.8 B 23. 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. All of these statements are true Only one service can supply a structure, even if one is a Solar Photovoltaic System. Reference: 690.31 B 24. 177 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1 The basic photovoltaic mechanically and electrically grouping of modules is called a(n) __________. Array Solar cell Blocking diode Module Reference: Article 100 Definitions 25. 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 concrete deck reinforcing metal main electrical service panel metal slide framing Reference: 680.26 B 26. 175 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1 To be considered a pool, permanently installed, it must be in or partially in the ground, inside a building, or have a water depth greater than __________ inches. 56 There is no longer a depth 50 48 Reference: Article 100 Definitions 27. 174 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Article 640 covers equipment and wiring for __________. public address (PA) systems fiber optics All of these statements are true. telecommunications Reference: 640.1 28. 173 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is not considered an electric vehicle by the NEC? An electric powered bus All of these statements are true. An electric powered van The NEC is no longer clear on this. Reference: 625.1 29. 172 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many receptacles are required in an elevator machine room? two duplex receptacles one duplex receptacle one single receptacle four duplex receptacles Reference: 620.23 C 30. 171 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Conductors installed in an escalator wellway can be installed in __________. rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC, PVC) type MC Cable All of these statements are true. electrical metallic tubing (EMT) Reference: 620.21 31. 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. 1 0.95 0.75 0.9 Reference: Table 620.14 32. 169 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1An 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. 6 13 8 4 Reference: 605.9 33. 168 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A freestanding office partition with outlets can be fed by a single flexible cord if the cord is __________ feet or less. 6 4 10 2 Reference: 605.9 34. 167 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A freestanding office partition with receptacles can be fed by a single flexible cord if __________. the cord uses #12 AWG or larger conductors the cord has an insulated equipment grounding conductor All of these statements are required extra hard usage type is used Reference: 605.9 35. 166 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Because of some fatalities, all portable electric signs shall be __________. GFCI protected secured in place at grade level in a dry location Reference: 600.10 C 36. 165 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A branch circuit for a sign that includes fluorescents for illumination shall not exceed __________ amperes. 40 20 30 15 Reference: 600.5 B 37. 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 20 amps. 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. Reference: 600.5 38. 163 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1If any lights or receptacles are installed above a dressing room table counter in a theater, they shall be controlled by a switch in the __________. electrical room backstage area office dressing room Reference: 520.73 39. 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. 2 1 2-Jan 3 Reference: 520.47 40. 161 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1The general wiring method allowed in a theater location is __________. Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT, Blue Smurf Tube) Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC, PVC) All of these statements are true. Electrical Metallic Conduit (EMT) Reference: 520.5 41. 160 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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. The electrical equipment installed beneath the canopy must be Class 2, Division 2 rated. The electrical equipment installed beneath the canopy must be Class 1, Division 2 rated. The electrical equipment installed beneath the canopy must be Class 1, Division 1 rated. None of these statements are true. Reference: 514.3 B 42. 159 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What is the classification of a major repair garage lubrication pit where oil changes are made and fuel is dispensed? (There is no air exchange ventilation). Class 1, Division 1 Class 1, Division 2 Class 2, Division 2 Class 2, Division 1 Reference: Table 511.3 C 43. 158 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What 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). Class 2, Division 2 Class 2, Division 1 Class 1, Division 2 Class 1, Division 1 Reference: Table 511.3 C 44. 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)? 52 41 32 65 Reference: Table 430.250 45. 156 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A metal pole supporting a light fixture shall have a handhole not less than __________ to provide access to the terminations. 2 x 4 inches 4 x 4 inches 4 x 6 inches 2 x 6 inches Reference: 410.30 B 46. 155 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many grounded circuit conductors can be connected in a single hole in the neutral bus of a service-entrance panelboard? Two or more if the terminal is identified for the connection of more than one conductor. None. Both A & B above are true. One. Reference: 408.41 47. 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? As many as the termination will allow. None. Three. Some manufacturers allow 2, the wiring diagram for the panel will need to be reviewed, check the labeling & listing. Reference: 110.3 48. 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 36 50 There is no longer a limit. Reference: 408.3 49. 152 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1The ampacity of a single #10 AWG fixture wire is __________ amperes. 20 30 23 28 Reference: Table 402.5 50. 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 51. 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 movement can not occur to avoid damage from expansion and contraction so that the strapping is readily accessible loosely so movement can occur to accommodate for expansion and contraction Reference: 352.3 52. 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. An equipment grounding conductor is not required. 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. Reference: 348.60B 53. 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 54. 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 55. 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 #10 AWG or larger. This installation is allowed by the NEC. 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. Reference: 334.12 56. 145 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Flat Conductor Cable (FCC) shall be attached to the floor with __________. All of these statements are true. lead anchors an approved adhesive identified for use tacking strips Reference: 324.3 57. 144 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1One condition for an unbroken length of rigid metal conduit to support a box used for a luminaire (light fixture) is that the maximum weight of the fixture supported by a single raceway is no more than __________ pounds. 20 25 15 10 Reference: 314.23 F 58. 143 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When can a conduit LB condolet contain a splice with wire nuts? Only when the conductors are #10 AWG or smaller. Only when they are 2 inches or larger. Only when they are 1 inch or larger. Only when the manufacturer provides a volume marking. Reference: 314.16 C 59. 142 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What 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? 20 50 35.2 40 Reference: Table 310.15Ba, 2 60. 141 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1What is the allowable ampacity of 6, #8 THWN conductors in a conduit? 35.2 40 50 20 Reference: Table 310.15 C1 61. 140 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is not a true statement about running conductors in parallel? Conductors of each phase shall be the same length. Conductors of one phase does not have to have the same physical characteristics of another. Conductors of each phase shall terminate in the same manner. When run in separate raceways, one can be metallic and the other nonmetallic. Reference: 310.10 G 62. 139 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1An opening around an electrical conduit that penetrates through a firewall (fire resistant rated) needs to be sealed. __________ can be used to maintain the fire resistance rating. Approved methods Putty Insulation Foam Reference: 300.21 63. 138 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)13/0 AWG copper wire requires support in vertical raceways greater than __________ feet. 60 100 50 80 Reference: Table 300.19 A 64. 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. Electrical Metallic Conduit (EMT) is used Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC, PVC) is used Rigid Metallic Conduit (RNC) is used Reference: 300.11 65. 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. 12 18 24 6 Reference: Table 300.5 66. 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 if it is identified and marked. 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. 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. Reference: 250.104_D 67. 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 structural steel shall be bonded. The sprinkler system shall be bonded. The gas piping system shall be bonded. All of these statements are true. Reference: 250.104 B 68. 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 240, additional bonding is required. All of these statements are true. If the circuit voltage is 277, additional bonding is required. If the circuit voltage is 120, additional bonding is required. Reference: 250.97 69. 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 #2 AWG copper. This grounding electrode conductor must be at least a #4 AWG copper. Reference: Table 250.66 70. 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 #2 Copper #6 Copper 3/0 Copper Reference: 250.66 A 71. 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? #8 AWG #6 AWG #2 AWG #4 AWG Reference: 250.64 B 72. 129 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A 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. 1 2 3 no Reference: 250.53 D 73. 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. 7 1/2 10 8 7 Reference: 250.53 A 74. 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 50 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 120 volt to ground branch circuit Reference: 250.20 A 75. 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 an equivalent protective covering by enclosing in wood by enclosing in metal Reference: 250.1 76. 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. 600 1200 800 1000 Reference: 240.4 B 77. 124 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A service consists of 3 service disconnects. To be considered “grouped” together the disconnects __________. must be no more than 12 feet apart must be no more than 15 feet apart None of these statements are true, the NEC is not specific on this. must be no more than 25 feet apart Reference: 230.72 A 78. 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, disconnects shall be grouped together at one location. 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, one disconnect can be 50 feet from the other if the tap rules are followed. Reference: 230.72 A 79. 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? There is no maximum number if they are grouped and identified. 6 3 2 Reference: 230.71 80. 121 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1As a general rule, underground service entrance conductors shall not be smaller than __________ AWG copper. #8 #6 #10 #4 Reference: 230.31 81. 120 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A conduit contains service entrance conductors. Which conductors are allowed in that same raceway? Branch circuit conductors Feeder conductors Grounding electrode conductors All of these statements are true. Reference: 230.7 82. 119 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A structure has an existing 240/120 volt service with 5 disconnect switches. An additional 480 volt service is added with 4 disconnect switches. The disconnects are labeled and a plaque is provided at each location specifying each power source. This installation is not allowed by code. This installation is allowed by code. This installation would only be allowed if there is a total count of four disconnects or less. This installation would only be allowed if there is a total count of five disconnects or less. Reference: 230.2, 71 83. 118 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1How many services are allowed to a building? All of these statements are true. More than one if the structure is very large and 2 supplies are needed. More than one because there is a 2,500 ampere load. More than one if one is a 3 phase and the other is a single phase. Reference: 230.2 84. 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 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) gave express permission. This would be allowed if the disconnects are grouped and the conductors are 1/0 or larger. This is a violation of the NEC. This would be considered 3 services to one building. This would be allowed if the disconnects are grouped. Reference: 230.2 85. 116 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A disconnect for a feeder to a separate structure shall not be rated __________. less than 30 amperes for all other installations less than 20 amperes on a 2 circuit installation less than 100 amperes on a one family dwelling All of these statements are true. Reference: 225.39 86. 115 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Which is a true statement about a feeder disconnect to another building? All of these statements are true. If there is more than one feeder, generally they shall be identified denoting all others. Generally, the disconnect is required to be service rated. The disconnect shall indicate on and off. Reference: 225.36, 37, 38 87. 114 – 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. Two, 8 foot by 5/8 inch rod electrodes are now required. A grounding electrode is not required. A grounding electrode is required. If the building has a metal skin on the exterior, a grounding electrode is required Reference: 250.32 A 88. 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. All of these statements are true. For an industrial outbuilding, a snap switch may be used as the required disconnect. For a commercial outbuilding, a snap switch may be used as the required disconnect. For a residential outbuilding, a snap switch may be used as the required disconnect. Reference: 225.36 89. 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 located on the outside of the building be orange in color be installed in a different location from the other disconnects be grouped with the other disconnecting means Reference: 225.34 90. 111 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1A large feeder is run from one structure to another. Conductors are at the second structure 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. All of these statements are allowed. As a general rule, the disconnects shall be grouped together at one location. As a general rule, one disconnect can be on the outside of the wall and one inside the same wall if each is marked to indicate the load served. Reference: 225.34 91. 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. 6 3 2 Reference: 225.33 A 92. 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 a disconnect is not required at that 3rd building if the conduit is "identified a disconnect is still required at that 3rd building This is not allowed. Reference: 225.31 93. 108 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1When one building is on a single property with one owner and it is fed from another, how many feeders are allowed? More than one when one is a 3 phase and one is a single phase. More than one if the structure is very large and 2 supplies are needed. More than one when there is a 2,500 ampere load. All of these statements are true. Reference: 225.3 94. 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. obstruct be within 4 feet of be within 6 feet of be within 5 feet of Reference: 225.19 D3 95. 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? 80% 100% 70% 65% Reference: Table 220.56 96. 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 1 3 4 Reference: 210.62 97. 104 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1 A 30 ampere branch circuit with one 30 ampere receptacle shall have a maximum load of __________ amperes. 20 24 16 30 Reference: 210.22 98. 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. All of these statements are true. An employee break room counter with a sink and countertop area for food preparation. Reference: 210.8 B 99. 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. 1000 1200 800 2000 Reference: 110.26 C 100. 101 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)1Lighting for a(n) __________ controlled only by automatic means is prohibited. bedroom electrical equipment room storage room hallway Reference: 110.26 D Complete Quiz Restart Quiz Save Progress Back Save Progress Retry Finish