Lesson 1: An introduction to the National Electrical Code

Which of the following is the responsibility of the authority having jurisdiction?

-Approve equipment and materials -Grant special permission -Make code interpretations -Waive specific code requirements in certain cases All of the above? 90.4

Which statement describes the intent of the code? 1. The code is not intended to be a textbook for people without a working knowledge of the code. 2. The code is an engineer's design and specification manual.

1 only 90.1 (A)

The chapters of the code that are intended to have general application are?

1-4 90.3

Based on 90.7 What is true? 1. Electrical equipment shall be reexamined for safety at the jobsite before being installed, labeled, or listed? 2. Listed equipment is inspected at the time of installation for the purpose of detection alteration or damage.

2 only

The electrical inspectors get the authority to interpret the code from what code?

90.4

Code enforcement is the responsibility of the?

Authority Having Jurisdiction (90.4)

Which is true? 1. The code does not take into consideration future expansion of an installation. 2. The code recognizes the need for proper maintenance.

Both 1, and 2

Informational notes are used to give ? material?

Explanatory 90.5 (C)

It is the intent of the code that ? internal wiring or the construction of equipment need not be inspected at the time of installation, except to detect alterations or damage if the equipment has been listed by a qualified electrical testing laboratory

Factory installed 90.7

Information relative to the use of the NEC is provided in the informative Annexes and are a mandatory part of the NEC.

False 90.5 (D)

The code applies to which of the following? -Aircraft -Floating buildings -Underground coal mine -Watercraft

Floating buildings 90.2 (A)(1)

When the provisions of the code are followed?

It will result in an installation essentially free of electrical hazards. 90.1 (B)

NFPA is an abbreviation used in the electrical industry and means?

National Fire Protection Agency

The statement "The practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity" best describes the?

Purpose of the code (90.1 A)

The code contains provisions necessary for?

Safety (90.1 B)

Mandatory rules of this code are characterized by the use of the word ?

Shall 90.5 (A)

Gray shading in the NEC indicates?

Text which has been revised from the previous edition of the code.

Before a Journeyman Electrical Workers License is granted to an applicant by a governmental angeny, the individual is tested primarily on his or her?

Working knowlege, and ability to use the code.