Exam 2

Nm cable securing and supporting

12 in. Out of box.. 4-1/2ft after that

Floor receptacles as related as being counted to wall receptacle

Receptacle outlets installed in floors can be counted as required receptacles if they are located within-- 18 inches --(450 millimeters) of the wall

Screws used for attaching electrical boxes shall have how many threads?

Screws used for the purpose of attaching receptacles to a box shall be of the type provided with a listed receptacle, or shall be machine screws having --32 threads per inch---or part of listed assemblies or systems, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions

circuit breakers used as switches mounting considerations

Circuit breakers used to switch 120V or 277V fluorescent lighting circuits must be listed and marked SWD or HID. Circuit breakers used to switch high-intensity discharge lighting circuits must be listed and marked HID [240.83(D)]. Note: This rule applies only when the circuit breaker is used as the switch. If a general-use snap switch or contactor is used to control the lighting, this rule doesn't apply.--not sure if correct--

Minimum branch circuit rating for ranges

ranges 8-3/4 kw or more rating, the minimum rating shall be 40 amps

Minimum thickness nail protection plate

1/16 in

Nm cable sizes-15-50 amp 60 deg C

15 amp- 14 awg 20- 12 awg 30-10 awg 40- 8 awg 55- 6 awg

5 permitted rating ratings for multi outlet branch circuits

15,20,30,40,50

Wall spacing requirements receptacles

210.52 A1- spacing-receptacles shall be installed such that no point measured horizontally along the floor lime of any wall space is more than __6 ft__ from a receptacle outlet. 6ft FROM DOOR. EVERY 12ft AFTER THAT

Receptacles and cord connected luminaire at top of shower and bathing threshold

3 ft horizontally and 8 feet vertically from top of bathtub rim or shower threshold

Nm bending radius

5 times diameter of cable 334. 24

Minimum length of free conductor from back of box and face of box

At least 150 mm --(6 in.)--- of free conductor, measured from the point in the box where it emerges from its raceway or cable sheath, shall be left at each outlet, junction, and switch point for splices or the connection of luminaires or devices. Where the opening to an outlet, junction, or switch point is less than 200 mm (8 in.) in any dimension, each conductor shall be long enough to extend at least 75 mm --(3 in.)--- outside the opening

Protection of cable raceway through bored holes

Bored Holes. In both exposed and concealed locations, where a cable- or raceway-type wiring method is installed through bored holes in joists, rafters, or wood members, holes shall be bored so that the edge of the hole is not less than 1 1⁄4" (32mm) from the nearest edge of the wood member. Where this distance cannot be maintained, the cable or raceway shall be protected from penetration by screws or nails by a steel plate(s) or bushing(s), at least 1/16" (1.6 mm) thick, and of appropriate length and width installed to cover the area of the wiring.

High leg 4 wire identification

Orange

Equipment grounding conductors identification

Unless required elsewhere in this Code, equipment grounding conductors shall be permitted to be --bare, covered, or insulated--. Individually covered or insulated equipment grounding conductors shall have a --continuous outer finish that is either green or green with one or more yellow stripes except as permitted in this section. Conductors with insulation or individual covering that is green, green with one or more yellow stripes, or otherwise identified as permitted by this section shall not be used for ungrounded or grounded circuit conductors.--

Wall space definition

Wall Space. As used in this section, a wall space shall include the following: Any space 600 mm (2 ft) 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.

Nm sheath, how far into box?

Where nonmetallic-sheathed cable or multi-conductor Type UF cable is used, the sheath shall extend not less than 6 mm (¼ in.) inside the box and beyond any cable clamp. 314.17 c

Colors used to identify grounded conduductors

White and grey

Countertop and work surfaces spacing requirements

for countertops and work surfaces in kitchens, pantries, breakfast rooms, dining rooms and similar areas that are 12 in or wider shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than __24 in__ measured horizontally from another receptacle in that space. Also, receptacle shall not __20 in__ above countertop.

Hallway receptacle spacing

in dwelling units hallways 10ft or more shall have at least one receptacle

max garage receptacle height

not more than 5-1/2ft above floor 210.52 g1

Required outdoor receptacle outlet mounting requirements

one-two family dwelling--for each housing unit. __one outlet at front and back not more than 6-1/2ft above grade level__ Multifam--__at least one receptacle for each unit not above 6-1/2fT__ balconies-- __balconies within 4in of dwelling shall have one receptacle no more than 6-1/2ft above deck or balcony

Working spaces requirements-height,width,length

width-30 in. height-6-1/2ft. depth--0-150v cond. 1- 3ft cond. 2- 3ft cond. 3- 3ft 151-600 v cond. 1- 3 ft cond. 2- 3-1/2ft cond. 3-4ft 601- 1000v cond. 1- 3 ft cond. 2. 4 ft cond. 3- 5 ft