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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. 198 – 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 with 2 ground rods, the minimum size grounding electrode conductor can be a __________.

    IMG_2045

    Reference: 250.66 (A)
  4. 4. 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)
  5. 5. 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
  6. 6. 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
  7. 7. 194 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 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).

    IMG_4882

    Reference: Table 250.66 Table 8
  8. 8. 193 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 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).

    IMG_4884

    Reference: Table 310.16
  9. 9. 192 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 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 __________.

    IMG_4886

    Reference: Table 310.15 C1
  10. 10. 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
  11. 11. 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
  12. 12. 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
  13. 13. 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
  14. 14. 187 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Given 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?

    IMG_5656

    Reference: Table #4
  15. 15. 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
  16. 16. 185 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 20-inch nipple is installed between 2 junction boxes. It is allowed to be filled with conductors to…

    IMG_5654

    Reference: Table #1 note 4
  17. 17. 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
  18. 18. 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
  19. 19. 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
  20. 20. 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
  21. 21. 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
  22. 22. 179 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    As a general rule, for a photovoltaic system, the ampacity of conductors and overcurrent devices shall not be less than __________ of the computed current.

    IMG_5603

    Reference: 690.8 B
  23. 23. 178 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Which is a true statement about a Solar Photovoltaic System?

    IMG_5602

    Reference: 690.31 B
  24. 24. 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
  25. 25. 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
  26. 26. 175 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    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. IMG_2565

    Reference: Article 100 Definitions
  27. 27. 174 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Article 640 covers equipment and wiring for __________.

    IMG_1125

    Reference: 640.1
  28. 28. 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
  29. 29. 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
  30. 30. 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
  31. 31. 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
  32. 32. 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
  33. 33. 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
  34. 34. 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
  35. 35. 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
  36. 36. 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
  37. 37. 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
  38. 38. 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
  39. 39. 162 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Bare 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.

    IMG_5617

    Reference: 520.47
  40. 40. 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
  41. 41. 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
  42. 42. 159 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    What 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).

    IMG_4124

    Reference: Table 511.3 C
  43. 43. 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
  44. 44. 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
  45. 45. 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
  46. 46. 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
  47. 47. 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
  48. 48. 153 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When 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 __________.

    IMG_4751

    Reference: 408.3
  49. 49. 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
  50. 50. 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
  51. 51. 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
  52. 52. 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
  53. 53. 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
  54. 54. 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
  55. 55. 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
  56. 56. 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
  57. 57. 144 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    One 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.

    IMG_4716

    Reference: 314.23 F
  58. 58. 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
  59. 59. 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
  60. 60. 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
  61. 61. 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
  62. 62. 139 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    An 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.

    IMG_4686

    Reference: 300.21
  63. 63. 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
  64. 64. 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
  65. 65. 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
  66. 66. 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
  67. 67. 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
  68. 68. 133 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A metal gutter has metallic conduits entering it with unused oversized concentric knock outs at those entries.

    IMG_5653

    Reference: 250.97
  69. 69. 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
  70. 70. 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
  71. 71. 130 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 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?

    IMG_5671

    Reference: 250.64 B
  72. 72. 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
  73. 73. 128 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    If an eight foot ground rod can be driven for an electrical service, it shall have __________ feet in contact with the soil.

    IMG_4206

    Reference: 250.53 A
  74. 74. 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
  75. 75. 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
  76. 76. 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
  77. 77. 124 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A service consists of 3 service disconnects. To be considered “grouped” together the disconnects __________.

    IMG_2780

    Reference: 230.72 A
  78. 78. 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
  79. 79. 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
  80. 80. 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
  81. 81. 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
  82. 82. 119 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 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.

    IMG_4398

    Reference: 230.2, 71
  83. 83. 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
  84. 84. 117 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A 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.

    IMG_3863

    Reference: 230.2
  85. 85. 116 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A disconnect for a feeder to a separate structure shall not be rated __________.

    IMG_3141

    Reference: 225.39
  86. 86. 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
  87. 87. 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
  88. 88. 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
  89. 89. 112 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    Given 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 __________.

    IMG_4919

    Reference: 225.34
  90. 90. 111 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    A large feeder is run from one structure to another. Conductors are at the second structure in a gutter where taps are made into disconnects.

    IMG_5230

    Reference: 225.34
  91. 91. 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
  92. 92. 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
  93. 93. 108 – Industry Related Commercial Code Review Version (201029)

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    When one building is on a single property with one owner and it is fed from another, how many feeders are allowed?

    IMG_4760

    Reference: 225.3
  94. 94. 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
  95. 95. 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
  96. 96. 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
  97. 97. 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
  98. 98. 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
  99. 99. 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
  100. 100. 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
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