S1 Lesson 2 Article 100-1 QUIZ

generally to all electrical installations

Chapters 1 through 4 of the NEC apply _____

an electrical system essentially free from hazard

Compliance with the provisions of the NEC will result in _____.

90.5(C) Explanatory Material

Explanatory material, such as references to other standards, references to related sections of this Code, or information related to a Code rule, is included in this Code in the form of informational notes. Such notes are informational only and are not enforceable as requirements of this Code

internal

Factory-installed _____ wiring of listed equipment need not be inspected at the time of installation of the equipment, except to detect alterations or damage.

authority having jurisdiction

If the NEC requires new products that are not yet available at the time a new edition is adopted, the _____ may permit the use of the products that comply with the most recent previous edition of the Code adopted by that jurisdiction.

shall or shall not

In the NEC, the words "_______" indicate a mandatory requirement.

are not

Installations of communications equipment that are under the exclusive control of communications utilities, and located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations _____ covered by the NEC.

90.5(A) Mandatory Rules

Mandatory rules of this Code are those that identify actions that are specifically required or prohibited and are characterized by the use of the terms shall or shall not

are for information only and not enforceable as a requirement of the Code

Nonmandatory Informative Annexes contained in the back of the Code book _____.

90.5(B) Permissive Rules.

Permissive rules of this Code are those that identify actions that are allowed but not required, are normally used to describe options or alternative methods, and are characterized by the use of the terms shall be permitted or shall not be required.

efficient use, convenience, or good service or future expansion of electrical use

The Code contains provisions considered necessary for safety, which will not necessarily result in _____.

all of these

The NEC applies to the installation of _____. electrical conductors and equipment within or on public and private buildings

consisting of service drops or service laterals

The NEC does not apply to electric utility-owned wiring and equipment _____.

for the practical safeguarding of persons and property

The NEC is _____.

authority having jurisdiction

The _____ has the responsibility for deciding on the approval of equipment and materials.

making interpretations of rules, deciding upon the approval of equipment and materials, waiving specific requirements in the Code and permitting alternate methods and material if safety is maintained

The authority having jurisdiction has the responsibility for _____.

signaling conductors, equipment, and raceways, communications conductors, electrical conductors

The following systems shall be installed in accordance with the NEC requirements:

90.1(A) Practical Safeguarding

The purpose of this Code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. This Code is not intended as a design specification or an instruction manual for untrained persons.

90.1(B) Adequacy

This Code contains provisions that are considered necessary for safety. Compliance there with and proper maintenance result in an installation that is essentially free from hazard but not necessarily efficient, convenient, or adequate for good service or future expansion of electrical use

optical fiber cables, electrical equipment & raceways

This Code covers the installation of _____ for public and private premises, including buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings.

90.3 Code Arrangement

This Code is divided into the introduction and nine chapters, as shown in Figure 90.3.Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4apply generally. Chapters 5, 6, and 7 apply to special occupancies, special equipment, or other special conditions and may supplement or modify the requirements in Chapters 1 through 7.

90.4 Enforcement.

This Code is intended to be suitable for mandatory application by governmental bodies that exercise legal jurisdiction over electrical installations, including signaling and communications systems, and for use by insurance inspectors. The authority having jurisdiction for enforcement of the Code has the responsibility for making interpretations of the rules, for deciding on the approval of equipment and materials,and for granting the special permission contemplated in a number of the rules.

Shall be Permitted

When the Code uses "______," it means the identified actions are allowed but not required, and they may be options or alternative methods.