309A Canadian Electrical Code

Question 1

According to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), what is the minimum height for receptacle outlets in a dwelling unit above the finished floor?

Accepted Answer

150 mm

Answer

300 mm

Answer

450 mm

Answer

600 mm

Question 2

What section of the Canadian Electrical Code covers wiring methods for hazardous locations?

Accepted Answer

Section 18

Answer

Section 12

Answer

Section 22

Answer

Section 26

Question 3

Under the CEC, what is the maximum number of conductors permitted in a single raceway before derating factors must be applied?

Accepted Answer

1 to 3 conductors

Answer

1 to 4 conductors

Answer

1 to 6 conductors

Answer

1 to 9 conductors

Question 4

According to CEC Rule 26-710, what type of receptacle is required in a bathroom within 1 m of a sink?

Accepted Answer

Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected receptacle

Answer

Standard duplex receptacle

Answer

Split receptacle on separate circuits

Answer

Tamper-resistant receptacle only

Question 5

What is the minimum burial depth for direct-buried RW90 cable under a driveway according to the CEC?

Accepted Answer

600 mm

Answer

450 mm

Answer

750 mm

Answer

900 mm

Question 6

According to the CEC, what is the maximum voltage permitted for a Class 2 circuit?

Accepted Answer

42.4 V

Answer

24 V

Answer

30 V

Answer

150 V