Receptacles
What rating aside from Voltage, determines the difference between various plugs and receptacles?
Ampacity
what is the dark colored terminal on a 3 way switch?
Common terminal
When using 12 mm liquid type flexible conduit, what is the maximum length allowed By CEC?
1.5 meters
What is indicated by the uppercase and lower case letters inside a luminaire symbol?
Upper case designates style and lower case designates switching
What Capitol letter designation is given to the Architectural drawings?
"A"
What is the CSA configuration for a standard, everyday receptacle?
5_15R
what is the name given to the 2 wires that interconnect two 3 way switches?
Travellers
CEC defines any channel designed for holding wires, cables or busbars as?
A Raceway
Are fixture wires counted when determining the correct box size?
No
What is the name for a drawing that lists the symbols used in a set of drawings?
Site plan
Where can you find CSA configurations for non-locking receptacles?
CEC Diagram 1
What kind of switch is installed to control lighting from 2 locations?
Two 3 Ways
What is the symbol for a raceway that is shown going down from 1 floor to another floor?
An "X" ........A dot would show going up ( comming at you)
How are the A and B style luminaires installed in the Bakery?
Surface mounted
What type of drawing would show all the details of a prefabricated electrical component, to be installed on the construction job?
Shop drawings
What color of triangle must be on the face of an isolated ground receptacle?
Orange
What rating must a switch have stamped on it to control a tugnsten filament lamp?
Must Have "T" rating due to high inrush of Current when lamp first switched on
Flexible metal conduit when used to connect luminaires is called?
A Fixture whip or a fixture drop
Which drawing does an electrician use when observing the lighting layout?
Reflected ceiling drawing
What type of drawing would show all the major components of a buildings electrical system?
Single line diagram
What kind of receptacle should be used to reduce the effects of transient voltages on loads such as computers or other sensative electronic equipment?
Isolated ground receptacle
When is a double pole switch used?
To control 2 circuits with one switch ie: Line to Line control
Which conduit is used when a degree of flexibility is required?
ENT conduit........installed in slab work
Is it permissable to use fluorescent fixtures as a raceway?
Yes you can use as raceway when fixtures are chase nippled togeather but must use 600v rated conductor
what type of drawing has measurements with reference to sea level?
Elevation Drawing