Residential Service Codes
Each service disconnect shall be simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded service conductors...
NEC 230.74
What is a receptacle outlet?
An outlet where one or more receptacles are installed
This is usually supplied by the utility company after the install is complete.
Meter
St
Timer Switch
Maximum distance between staples.
4 1/2 ft
Service disconnect shall not be installed where?
NEC 230.70(B) Bathrooms
If a wall is 24in long should you or should you not install a recpetacle?
You Should
These connect the grounding electrode the the ground rod.
Acorn Clamp
SK
Key-operated switches
What unit of measurement is used for the diameter of wire?
MIL
When Raceways are expose to weather should they shall be/shall not be listed for wet locations?
NEC 230.53 Shall Be
Name 3 place where GFCI receptacles can be installed in a dwelling unit according to NEC code.
Bathroom,Kitchen counter, Outdoors, Basements, sinks, crawl spaces, and etc.
Green Screw mounted in the panel board?
Bonding Screw
Describe a Floor outlet
A circle with a dot in the middle
What is the formal name for a "redhead" for MC Cable
Antishort bushing
The service switch shall be/shall not be permitted on the supply side.
NEC 230.94 Exception no.1
Name 3 standard Amp ratings of a receptacle in a dwelling unit.
15, 20, 30, 40, or 50
What SE cable are we using for are residential lab?
SE-U 2,2,4 Awg
Describe a Transformer symbol
A square box with a T in the middle
The Miniumum wire size installed in a dwelling unit?
14 Awg
Are Meter Sockets considered service equipment?
NEC 230.66(B) Shall Not
A cord connector that is supplied by a permanently connect cord shall/shall not be considered a receptacle outlet?
Shall be
This must be atleast 3 ft long on every service.
Drip Loop
Describe a clothes dryer outlet.
Circle with 3 lines in it and a D on the bottom right
If more the 20 current carrying conductors are in a bundle for longer than 24in what is the adjustment factor rating?
60%