Residential Wiring Systems
Components of a residential electrical system include ...
Electrical Supply, Electrical Service, Device Boxes, Romex, Panel Board, Fixtures
How similar are the components of a commercial system to a residential system?
Very
What do you need to be successful on the job?
Current trade materials, tools and equipment to finish the task quickly and efficiently.
In a Departemnt Of Labor(DOL) apprenticeship, how many classroom hours do you need per year?
144
The electrical components that are used to connect the serving utility to the premises wiring system.
Electrical Service
What are the phases of residential electrical wiring?
Rough In, Trim Out, Testing, Trouble Shooting
What are some things that can be featured in commercial systems?
Outdoor Lighting, Fire Alarm System, Commercial Electrical Service
Where would you look for the safety standards in the electrical field?
The code book. NEC
In a DOL apprenticeship, how many hours on the job do you need per year?
2000
Enclosures that house the conductors in an electrical system (such as fittings, boxes, and conduit).
Raceway System
Would you find a Fire-Alarm system in a normal house?
No
Do commercial settings have fire-alarm systems?
Yes
If you see a safety violation on the job site, you should do what?
Report it to your supervisor.
What does OJL stand for?
On the Job Learning
The beginning stage of wiring that involves the installation of the panel board, raceway system, wiring, and boxes.
Rough-In
Would you find a fire alarm system in an apartment?
Yes
Commercial settings adhere to this to ensure safety with their electrical systems.
NEC
What does OSHA stand for
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The DOL standards course is how long of a program?
4 Years Long
An enclosed assembly of high voltage equipment including switches, circuit breakers, buses, and transformers that connects the power generation facility to the grid and through which electrical energy is passed in order to change its characteristics such as stepping voltage up or down, changing control frequency, or other characteristics.
Substation
If you do residential electrical work, what's your title?
Residential Electrician
This type of wiring is commonly used in commercial settings.
3 phase wiring
What is OSHA's focus 4?
Falls when working in high places
Electric Shock and Arc related burns
Possibility of being crushed by falling materials or equipment
Being struck by flying objects or moving equipment
Do you need an electrical license to do electrical work in NJ?
Not if you are a student. Your teacher's or contractor's license would be used.
The final stage of wiring that involves the installation and termination of devices and fixtures.
Trim Out