Chapter 4
___ conductors are the conductor that extend from the service disconnecting means to the service point where the service point is located at the connections made at the service drip loop.
Overhead service entrance
type ___ cable is a factory-assembled cable assembly, consisting of oneor more conductors with a flame-retardent, moisture-resistant
SE = service entry
The ___ is the overhead conductors between the service point and the utility electric supply system.
Service drop
A minimum service disconnect rating of 30 A is required for service loads that consist of not more than two 2 wire branch circuits.
True
For a panelboard to be suitable for use as service equipment, not more than six main disconnecting means may be provided.
True
Hubs for use with service masts shall be identified for the use.
True
Service conductors are permitted to be routed within a building if they are installed under not less than ___ " of concrete beneath the building or structure.
2
Where is it impractical to mount service heads above the point of attachment, the service head or gooseneck shall be permitted to be located not more than ___ " from the point of attachment, of the overhead service conductors.
24
The 8' minimum vertical clearance for overhead service conductors shall be maintained in all directions for a minimum distance of ___ ' from the edge of the roof.
3
SE cable shall be supported at intervals not exceeding ___ " and within ___ " of every service head, gooseneck, or point of connection to a raceway or enclosure.
30;12
GFPE is designed to operate at settings not greater than 200 A.
False
Individual meter socket enclosures ___ service equipment.
are not considered, need not be marked as suitable for,
As a general rule, the service disconnecting means is required to have a rating which is ___ the load to be carried.
equal to or greater than
The service disconnecting means shall consist of not more than ___ switches or circuit breakers.
six
As a general rule, there shall be a(n) ___ ' minimum clearance from the final grade for all overhead service conductors.
10
direct-buried conductors emerging from the ground shall beprotected rom physical damage up a point which is at least ___' above finished grade.S
8
The minimum size for most overhead service conductors is ___.
8 AWG Cu or 6 AWG Al
Conductors located on the line or supply side of the service point are covered by the NEC.
False
Service disconnecting means are permitted to be installed in bathrooms.
False
The ___ is the electrical supply, in the form of conductors and equipment, that provides electrical power to the building or structure.
Service
___ is all of the necessary equipment to control the supply of electrical power to a building or a structure.
Service equipment
The ___ is the underground service conductors that connect the utility's electrical distribution system and the service point.
Service lateral
A(n) ___ is an assembly consisting of a service raceway, guy wires or braces, service head, and any fittings necessary for the support of overhead service conductors.
Service mast
The ___ is the point of connection between the local electrical utility company and the premises wiring of the building or structure.
Service point
___ is the written consent of the AHJ.
Special permission
Occupancies which utilize a fire pump for safety protection are permitted to have a separate service provided solely for the fire pump.
True
Only service conductors shall be installed in service raceways or service cables.
True
Overhead service conductors are required to be insulated or covered.
True
Service conductors are provided overcurrent protection by overcurrent protection devices that have a rating or setting not higher than the allowable ampacity of the conductor.
True
a 100 A, 3 wire service is the minimum service disconnecting rating required for any one-family dwelling.
True
