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Code Compliance & Standards Flashcards

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  1. Under NERC FAC-002, what must a transmission owner like AEP provide to demonstrate compliance with interconnection standards?

    Answer: Facility ratings documentation and methodology

    NERC FAC-002 requires transmission owners to document their methodology for establishing facility ratings and maintain current ratings documentation.

  2. According to NEC 240.4, which conductors are specifically permitted to be protected against overcurrent by the next standard size device when exact ampacity is unavailable?

    Answer: Conductors with ampacity not corresponding to a standard device rating, up to 800A

    NEC 240.4(B) permits the next higher standard overcurrent device rating for conductors with non-standard ampacity values, limited to circuits not exceeding 800A.

  3. Which ANSI standard defines the voltage tolerance limits for equipment connected to the electrical distribution system (e.g., ±5% of nominal at service point)?

    Answer: ANSI C84.1

    ANSI C84.1 establishes voltage ranges for electric power systems in North America, defining acceptable service and utilization voltage tolerances.

  4. When AEP must perform hot-stick (live-line tool) work on energized transmission lines, which standard governs the design and testing of these tools?

    Answer: IEEE 516

    IEEE 516 is the guide for maintenance methods on energized power lines and includes requirements for live-line tools and their use.

  5. Under OSHA 1910.269(l)(3), what is required when an employee must work in an elevated position on a transmission or distribution structure?

    Answer: A personal fall arrest system or positioning device must be used

    OSHA 1910.269(l)(3) requires employees working above ground on electrical structures to use personal fall arrest systems or work positioning equipment.

  6. Which NESC rule governs the requirements for grounding of transmission and distribution structures, including wooden poles?

    Answer: NESC Rule 214

    NESC Rule 214 specifies requirements for grounding of supporting structures for overhead lines, including poles and towers.

  7. AEP must comply with EPA regulations on PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) materials found in older electrical equipment. Which regulation governs PCB disposal and remediation?

    Answer: TSCA Section 6(e)

    TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Section 6(e) and EPA's PCB regulations (40 CFR Part 761) govern the use, storage, and disposal of PCB-containing equipment.