Residential Practice Exam

wall space is?

1) any space 2 feet or more in width (including space measured around corners) and unbroken along the floor line by doorways and similar openings, fireplaces and fixed cabinets that do not have countertops or similar work surfaces. 2)The space occupied by fixed panels in walls, excluding sliding panels 3) the space afforded by fixed room dividers, such as free-standing bar-type counters or railings 210.52 (A)(2)

Receptacle outlets shall be located on or above, but not more than ____ above, the countertop or work surface.

20 in 210.52(C)(5)

At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in ___.

hallways, stairways, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power. 210.70(A)(2)(1)

The two or more small-appliance branch circuits specified in 210.52(B) shall have ___.

no other outlets 210.52(B)(2)

Receptacles installed in a kitchen to serve countertop surfaces shall be supplied by not fewer than ____

two small-appliance branch circuits, either both of which shall also be permitted to supply receptacle outlets in the same kitchen and in other rooms specified in 210.52(B)(1)

IN dwelling units, hallways of ___ or more in length shall have at least one receptacle outlet.

10 feet 210.52(H)

In every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, sun room, bedroom, recreation room, or similar room or area of dwelling units, receptacle outlets shall be installed in accordance with the general provisions specified in _____.

210.52(A)(1) through (A)(4)

At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular countertop long dimension space with a long dimension of ___ or greater and a short dimension of ___ or greater.

24 in 12 in 210.52(C)(3)

At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms within ___ of the outside edge of each basin. In no case shall the receptacle be located more than ___ below the top of the basin or basin countertop.

3 feet 12 in 210.52(D)

Foyers that are not part of a hallway and that have an area that is greater than 60ft squared shall have a receptacle located in each wall space ___ or more in width. Doorways, door-side windows that extend to the floor, and similar openings shall not be considered wall space.

3ft 210.52(I)

Outdoor Outlets For each dwelling unit of a multi-family dwelling where the dwelling unit is located at grade level and provided with individual exterior entrance/egress, at least one receptacle outlet readily accessible from grade and not more than ___ above grade level shall be installed.

6 1/2 feet 210.52(E)(2)

Appliance receptacle outlets installed for specific appliances shall be installed within ___ of the intended location of appliance.

6 feet 210.50(C)

Foyer

an entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theater.

In dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in areas designated for the installation of laundry equipment. What are the exceptions?

1. A receptacle for laundry equipment shall not be required in a dwelling unit of a multifamily building where laundry facilities are provided on the premises for use by all building occupants. 2. A receptacle for laundry equipment shall not be required in other than one-family dwellings shere laundry facilities are not to be installed or permitted. 210.52(F)

At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room, kitchen, and bathroom. What are the exceptions?

1. In other than kitchens and bathrooms, one or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall be permitted in lieu of lighting outlets. 2. Lighting outlets shall be permitted to be controlled by occupancy sensors that are (1) in addition to wall switches or (2) located at a customary wall switch locations and equipped with a manual override that will allow the sensor to function as a wall switch. 210.70(A)(1)

A receptacle outlet shall be installed at each wall countertop and work surface that is ____ or wider. Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than ___ measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space.

12 in 24 in 210.52 (C)(1)

At least one receptacle shall be installed at each island countertop space with a long dimension of ___ or greater and a short dimension of ___ or greater.

24 in 12 in 210.52 (C)(2)

Outdoor Outlets For a one-famliy dwelling and each unit of a two-family that is at grade level, at least one receptacle outlet readily accessible from grade and not more than ___ above grade level shall be installed at the ___.

6 1/2 feet installed at the front and back of the dwelling. 210.52(E)(1)

Balconies, decks, and porches that are attached to the dwelling unit and are accessible from inside the dwelling unit shall have at least one receptacle outlet accessible from the balcony, deck, or porch. The receptacle outlet shall not be located more than ___ above the balcony, deck, or porch walking surface.

6 feet 210.52(E)(3)

Receptacles shall be installed such that no point measured horizontally along the floor line of any wall space is more than ___ from a receptacle outlet.

6 feet 210.52(A)(1)

Basin

A bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having faucets connected to a water supply; a washbasin.

For one- and two- family dwellings, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in the areas specified in 210.52(G)(1) through (3). These receptacles shall be in addition to receptacles required for specific equipment.

Garages. In each attached garage and in each detached garage with electric power, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in each vehicle bay and not more than 5 1/2 feet above the floor. Accessory buildings. Basements.