Electrical 1st Period- Code

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3(1) Define Guarded

Covered, shielded, fenced, enclosed or otherwise protected by means of suitable covers or casings, barriers rails or screens, mats, platforms to remove liability of dangerous contact or approach by persons or objects

(2)1 What electrical work does the canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 cover

Covers all electrical installations, alterations, or repairs for the electrical equipment that are identified in Section 0 Scope

5 What is the Red Seal Program all about

It allows you to work in any participating province as a journeyman

3(1)What is necessary for equipment to be approved

It must be inspected, examined, and tested by an acceptable certirication authority to prove that the equipment meets and conforms to CSA standards for the equipment

(2) 5 Branch circuits in dwelling units for bedroom receptacles must be protected by an arc-fault circuit interrupter

Key word Branch circuit, dwelling unit a) True Rules 26-722

(2) 5 The maximum number of conductors in flexible metal conduit shall not exceed 200

Key word Conduit True Rule 12-1014 (3)

(2) 5 The Maximum number of lighting conductors in a wireway shall not exceed 200

Key words: Wireway, lighting conductors,number True Rule 12-2104 (2)

3(1) What is ment by readily accessible

Readily accessible means easily reached for operation, renewal, inspection or repair without having to move obstacles or climb portable ladders

(2) 4Locate the six seperate blocks or subdivions of the CEC, Look through them until you are statisfied you know how each block can help you

Refer to the code

5 Name three fields where electricians can expect to find employment in alberta

Residential, Commercial, industrial Maintenance crews at institutions or industrial work sites For employers that specialize in installing and maintaing various types of equipment

(2) 4With the help of the table of contents Which section of the CEC Contains the general rules for receptacles

Section 26

(2) 4With the help of the table of contents, Which table is used for copper conductore ampacity when less then four conductors are in a cable or raceway

Table 2

(2) 4 Describe how the main body of the canadian electrical code part 1 is organized

The CEC is divided into code sections that cover specific areas of an electrical installation. The regulations are given in rule numbers and follow the pattern shown under General arragement before SEction 0

2,who is responsible for determining the course outline for the electrician trade?

The Provincial Apprenticeship committee

6, Who is responsible for filling in the On the Job Skills. Tasks Check off list inside the blue book

The apprentices' direct supervisor or journeyman

(2) 1What is the reason for the definitions in Section 0

The definitions are there to provide for correct interpretations of the rules

4. Who is responsible for notifying alberta apprenticeship that the apprentice has changed employers?

The new employer and the apprentice

3(1) Define Permit

The official written permission of the inspection department on a form provided for the purpose authorizing work to be done commenced on any electrical installation

(3) Circuit breakers, fuses and switches shall be marked to indicated clearly which installation, or portion of, they protect and maximum rating of overcurrent device permitted T/F Rule_________

True Rule 2-100(3)(a)(b)

(3) When electrical equipment is rebuilt, the data of the original name plate shall be added to the new name plate. T/F Rule

True Rule 2-102

(3)Specific requirements pertaining to penetration of fire seperations by electrical wiring can be found in the National Building code T/F Rule ______

True Rule 2-124 Appendix B&G

(2) 5 The Colour of a #12 AWG insulated bonding conductor shall be green or green with yellow stripes T/F Rule_______

True Rule 4-036(1)

(2) 5 At the calculated demand load, the voltage drop in a branch circit shall not exceed 3% True or False Rule_______

True Rule 8-102 Voltage Drop Tips Keywords Voltage drop Demand load Branch circuit

(3) A minimum working space of 1 m shall be provided and maintained around electrical equipment T/F Rule_______

True Rule 2-308

(2) 2 The title page of the CEC states that you must consult the local authorities to obtain regulations adopting and/or amending the CEC

True See the title page of the CEC

2(6)Rule 2-028 and 2-032 deal with responsibilities of an electrician T/F

True also see rule 2-108 Quality of work

(2) 2 The CEC is a voluntary code for adoption and enforcement by the regulatory authorities

True see title page of the CEC

3(1) Define Special permission

Written authority of the inspection department

3(1) Define Current permit

Written permission from the inspection department to a supply authority stating that electric energy may be supplied to a particular installation

(2) 4 Does the title or caption following the rule form part of the rule

YEs

(2) 4The sections of the code can be divided into two groups, what are these groups?

a) General sections: SEctions 0,2-16 and section 26 b) Supplementary or amendatory sections: 18-86 excluding Section 26

(3)There are two interpretations of the term inaccessible found in section 0. Explain the difference

a) a room or compartment guarded from unauthorized people b) electrical equipment covered by the structure or finish of the building in which it is installed

3(1) Define Inaccessible

a) applied to a room or compartment signifies that the room or compartment is sufficiently remote from access or placed or guarded so that unauthorized persons can not inadvertently enter the room or compartment| b) when applied to electrical equipment signifies that the terminals to which grounded or neutral conductors are to be connected have be distinguished for identification by being tinned, nickle plated or other wise suitably makred

(2)2 List two reasons why legal terminology is used in the canadian electrical code

1) Its part of Provincial Regulations 2) it is part of a contract between electrical contractor and a company

(2) 4List the 6 separate blocks or subdivisions of the CEC

1)Introductory pages 2) Code sections 3) Tables 4)Diagrams 5)appendices 6)index

6, What three requirements are to be fulfilled before a progress stamp for a particular training period can be awarded inside your blue book?

1. Succesful completion of the technical training for that period 2. REquired hours and completion date of that period must be reached 3. The employer must fill out a record of work experience for the training period in question

(3) With only certain exceptions, the circuit voltage to ground in dwelling units shall not exceed ______ Volts to Ground Rule_________

150 volts to Ground Rule 2-106

What is the normal number of hours of work experience required in the first second and third year of electrician apprenticeship program

1500

3(1) Which rules in the CEC relate to permits

2-004,2-010,2-016

2,What is the total number of hours in the first period Electrician train profile

240

(2) 5 What is the maximum rating or setting of an overcurrent device used to protect a branch circuit supplying 120 B HID lighting fixtures?

40 A rule 30-104 (d)

2, With reference to your program outline booklet, how many hours are allocated for the first period secion on controls and switching circuits

48,

3(1) In your own words Define the term Permit with reference to the CEC

A Permit is a specific form developed by the inspection department to give authorization for electrical work to commense

(2)2 What segment of the safety codes council is responsible for establishing competencey requirements for safety codes officers

A Technical Council

3(1) What are the conditions of use for a current permit

A current permit must be obtained before the supply source can be connected to any installation , alteration,or addition to any service by the supply authority and electrical contractor or other person

(2)2 List Three groups that are responsible for electrical inspection in the province of alberta

Accredited Municipalities corporation Agencies

3(1) Define accessible as to equipment

Admitting close approach because the equipment is not guarded by locked doors, elevation or other effective means

(3)Plans and specifications must be submitted to the inspection department for approval, before commencing work on a)public buildings b)industrial establishments c)large light and power plants d) Transformers and switchboards e) all of the above Rule_________

All of the above Rule 2-014

(3)Renovation of existing installations my be requested by the inspection department due to certain changes as a result of a) Wear and tear of the equip b)alterations or extensions c)all of the above Rule_________

All of the above Rule 2-022

2(6) Which specific people, agencies, or companies are responsible to ensure that only approved equipment are installed

All of those listed within the module and any others associated with the installation such as : designer, manufacture, contractor, vendor, owener, or agent of the minister are responsible

2(6) Who can increase the minimum safety standards of an electrical installation

Anyone involved in the installation from the customer to the the electrician,

(2) 4 Which appendix would you look in for notes about the rules

Appendix B

(2)2 By whose authority is the CEC adopted and made into law

By the Lieutenant Governor on behalf of the crown with advice and consent of the Government of Alberta

What is the difference between a compulsoray and an optional certification

Compulsory= means that one must be an apprentice or journeyman in order to work at the trade

5 Describe some of the related fields of employment that an electrician can move into

Consulting Electrical equipment Sales inspection instruction

2,With reference to your program outline booklet, which sections are covered in the first period Electrician training profile

Controls, switching circuits, Canadian Electrical code

3(1) Define approved as applied to electrical equipment

Equipment that has been certified by a certification organization accredited by the standards council of canada in accordance with the requirements of CSA or other recognized documents where such CSA standards do not exist or are not applicable Equipment that conforms to the requirements of the regular authority Appendix b

(3)The electrical contractor is the only person responsible to take out a permit for electrical installations: T/F Rule______ at any time

False Rule 2-004

(3)An electrical contractor my call for an inspection of an electrical installation he chooses as the job progresses and if the inspector can not make it right away the drywall can continue boarding T/F Rule _______

False Rule 2-012,2-028

(3)Each piece of electrical equipment shall bear only markings as identified by rule 2-100 (1)(a) to (m) T/F Rule_____

False Rule 2-100

(3)Where thermal insulation is used between studding, joists or rafters, the temperature ratings for conductors may be disregarded T/F Rule_______________

False Rule 2-122

(3)Rooms containing exposed, bare or live electrical equipment shall have their entrances marked with warning signs, forbidding entry to all persons T/F Rule________

False Rule 2-202

(3) Under certain conditions, it is permitted to use wood or other similar materials to anchor electrical equipment to masonry and concrete T/F Rule _______

False, approved anchors, such as plastic inserts or metal shells can be used Rule 2-110

2(6)The phrase "others responsible for carrying out the work" refers only to a journeyman electrician T/F

False, it includes All "authorized persons" as defined in section 0

3, What is the purpose of the learning outcomes in the electrician trade course outline?

For you to sucessfully know the answers They are concise statements that covers what is needed to be accomplished

(3)The observation of the CEC rules is ordered and directed by the: Rule :________

Inspection Department Rule 2-000

(2) 5 State 5 areas in which electrical metallic tubing shall not be used

Keyword: EMT a)where it is subject to mechanical injury b) where exposed to corrosive vapour c) for direct earth burial d) in wet locations e) in concrete in contact with the earth without a bonding conductor Rule 12-1402

(2) 5 the maximum voltage for non-metallic sheathed cable

Keywords: Cable, non-metallic sheathed , maximum voltage 300 V Rule 12-502

(2) 5 If electrical equipment is rebuilt with a change in its characteristics, it shall be provided with a nameplate giving the name of the person or firm by whom such change was made

Keywords: Equipment, rebuilt True Rule 2-102(1)

(2) 5 How should the dead ends of underfloor raceway be terminated

Keywords: Raceway,underfloor, In Junction boxes or other approved fittings

(2) 5 No point in a hallway within a dwelling unit shall be more than 3 m (Measured by the shortest path) from a duplex receptacle

Keywords: Receptacle, dwelling unit, hallway False Rule 26-712

What is the procedure for registration into technical training

Look for a registration mailout package during MAy of each year Look for the class selection card; choose a training institute; choose a training format Work with your employer to select a suitable time for training Contact the training institute immediately and arrange to pay your tuition fee and book your training space

5 In Alberta, who is eligible to take out permits for electrical work?

Master electrician

(2) 4 Describe the difference in the presentation of information in the index and the table of contents

Material is presented in the index in alphabetical order by subject but the table of contents lists topics by code section

5, How many employers in alberta are currently employing apprentices and electricians

More than 2000

3(1) What must be done to obtain a deviation of a rule?

Obtain special permission from the inspection authority

What are the functions of the Provincial apprenticeship Commitee for the electrician trade

PAC Identifying content of their trade and Training needs To oversee LAC Recommending the standards and certification of their trade

5 What trade can an electrician receive advance credit towards when taking up a second trade

Power system electrician

(2) 3 What is the relationship between the Canadian Electrical cod part 1 and the Electrical standata

Proves interpretations and suggested practices in applying the CEC to suit the conditions or applications necessary in Alberta

(2) 3 What is the function of the Electrical Standata

The standata is used to inform the electrical industry of the amendments to the CEC in the province of Alberta and suggested practices for applying the code. It is also used to inform the industry of new equipment and Materials

5 At what point do you stop training as an electrician

The training never stops, you will be learning new things throughout your working life

3,How are the final apprenticeship written exams formulated

They are keyed to the objectives in the electrician trade course outline

(2) 4 State the purpos of the tables, diagrams and appendices of the Canadian Electrical Code

They wupplement or clarify the regulations in the sections or present informations that would be too difficult to present using a written description

(2) 2 Explain the duties of a safety codes officer

To enforce the safety standards Issuing of permits and inspecting for code compliance

(2) 2 What is the purpose of the safety codes act

To ensure safety

(2) 1, What is the reason for the existence of the Canadian Electrical code, Part 1

To provide a standard of safety Minimum safety standard for electrical installations and repairs

(2) 3 Reference to deviation or postponement of the rules and the term special permission can be found in rule 2-030

True

(3)The inspection department is authorized to reject an installation if the conditions for the use of the electrical equipment differ from the original approval T/F Rule:_______

True Rule 2-026

6,What must be done when an apprentice changes employers

a) blue book is filled out and signed off by former employer b) The transfer card correctly filled out, c)Ensure that new employer has filled out a notice of acceptance of contract of apprenticeship card d) Ensure that all documents concerning this transfer of employment are sent to AIT

3(1) Define Accessible as applied to wiring methods

a) not permanently closed in by the structure or the finish of a building b) capable of being removed without disturbing the building structure or finish

3(1) Inspection department

an organization legally authorized to enforce this code, having jurisdiction over specific property

3(1) Supply authority

any person firm,corp,comp,commision or other organization responsible for electrical power distribution network that connects to a consumers service

(2) 3 Why can the electrical standata be called a living document

because it is upgraded on a continually ongoing basis

3(1) How can equipment be guarded?

by placing the equipment behind a fence or shield or enclosure

How many trades and crafts are involved in the alberta apprenticeship system

over 50

6, Who is responsible for the Blue book security, accuracy of information and sending the book to AIT when required?

the apprentice

4, Who are the major participants that would enter into a contract of apprenticeship

the apprentice the employer AIT

4, Who is responsible for recommending that the apprentice receive time credit for the past work experience in the trade

the employer

Who is responsible for safety in the workplace

the employer and the employee

(2) 4 If the reference is to another rule or section, do the rule and rule number need to be stated

yes


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