Plan Review & Permit Processing Flashcards
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When reviewing electrical plans for a commercial building, which document takes precedence if the drawings conflict with the specifications?
Answer: The more stringent requirement governs
When conflicts exist between drawings and specifications, the more stringent requirement governs to ensure code compliance and safety.
A permit applicant submits plans for a 480V motor control center. Which NEC article primarily governs the review of this equipment?
Answer: Article 430
NEC Article 430 governs motors, motor circuits, and controllers, making it the primary reference for motor control center plan review.
During plan review, an inspector notices that the submitted load calculations show a 200A residential service. The calculated load is 195A. What is the correct determination?
Answer: Approve — 200A service is adequate since it exceeds calculated load
A 200A service is adequate because it exceeds the 195A calculated load per NEC 220 demand calculations.
What is the primary purpose of requiring a permit for electrical work?
Answer: To ensure work is inspected for code compliance and public safety
Permits exist to ensure electrical work is inspected for compliance with adopted codes, protecting public health and safety.
An electrical plan shows conduit routed through a fire-rated wall without a listed fire stop. What action should the plan reviewer take?
Answer: Issue a correction requiring fire-stop specification before approval
The reviewer must require a correction to specify listed fire-stopping materials before approving plans with penetrations through fire-rated assemblies.
Which of the following best describes a 'deferred submittal' in the context of electrical plan review?
Answer: Plans submitted after the permit is issued for subsequent review and approval
A deferred submittal involves certain design elements submitted after initial permit issuance, reviewed and approved before that portion of work begins.
A plan reviewer finds that the submitted riser diagram shows feeders without indicating wire size or conduit type. What is the correct course of action?
Answer: Issue incomplete submission notice and request corrected documents
Incomplete submissions lacking required information such as conductor and conduit sizing must be returned for correction before approval.