protection devises
This type of surge protective device is required immediately near the service equipment and must be rated either Type 1 or Type 2
what is an SPD installed at the service entrance
The NEC article that details the size requirements for boxes and conduit bodies
What is article 314
This type of lighting is used to draw focus or highlight a specific object or area within a home
What is accent lighting
The bare EGC from a luminaire connects to this specific screw in a metal electrical box
What is the green hexagon-shaped grounding screw
This protective device detects imbalances between the ungrounded and grounded conductors to help prevent electric shock
What is a GFCI
This protective device detects the electrical signature of arcing and de-energizes the circuit when one occurs
What is an AFCI
Electronic ballasts are much lighter in weight and considerably more energy efficient than older style ballasts
What are magnetic ballasts
These types of luminaires are known for inherent heat buildup problems
What are incandescent recessed luminaires
Currents in the range of 10 to 16 milliamperes are considered by many to reach this physiological limit
What is the LET-GO threshold
These common devices are among the typical points of use where AFCI protection is applied
What are receptacles
Manual reset is advantage with portable GFCI devices should this happen
what is power imbalance
This marked accessory can increase the allowable number of conductors in a box when its cubic inch volume is listed
What is a raised plaster ring cover
Inherently protected Luminaires marked with this protection type are designed so that their outer surfaces never exceed
What is 194 F
Of the three common lamp types-incandescent,fluorescent, and LED- this one operates at the highest surface temperature
What is an incandescent lamp
This type of lighting includes outdoor, walkway and safety illumination designed to deter crime
What is security lighting
According to the NEC, this type of protection is required for outlets and devices in the bedrooms-not just GFCI protection
What is AFCI protection
The NEC does not require luminaires in clothes closets but they can
What are local jurisdictions
Most fluorescent ballasts will operate satisfactorily within a range of their rated voltage
What is +5% to -7
Luminaires must be installed so conductors in outlet boxes aren't subject to temperatures higher than their rating
What are temperature limits for conductors
This protection is not required for fire alarm or a welding branch circuit
What is arc-fault protection
This ballast classification limits the case temperature to no more than 194 F and required to include internal thermal protection
What is a class P ballasts
When replacing old luminaires in older homes, you should watch for these two types of insulation, which can deteriorate from heat or handling
What are rubber TYPE R and thermoplastic TYPE T insulation
This type of luminaire is marked to indicate that it can be safely buried under thermal insulation
What is an IC-rated luminaire
These luminaires are for non-insulated ceilings and must be kept at least 3 inches from insulation
What are non-IC type luminaires
Some class P ballasts include this non-resetting component to protect against capacitor leakage
What is a fuse