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Plan Review & Permit Processing Flashcards

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  1. A contractor requests a permit to replace a failed 200A residential panel with a new 200A panel in the same location. Which of the following is typically required?

    Answer: Permit application with description of work; plans may not be required for like-for-like panel replacement

    Like-for-like panel replacements typically require a permit but may not require full engineered drawings; the AHJ determines specific submittal requirements.

  2. During permit review for a new restaurant, the plans show a 60A, 208V circuit for a commercial range. Per NEC 220.55, how are electric cooking equipment loads calculated?

    Answer: Using demand factors from Table 220.55 based on number and kW rating of appliances

    NEC 220.55 and Table 220.55 provide demand factors for commercial cooking equipment based on the number of appliances and their kW ratings.

  3. An over-the-counter permit (OTC permit) is best described as:

    Answer: A permit issued without any plan review for pre-approved minor work

    Over-the-counter permits are issued immediately at the counter for minor, pre-approved work that doesn't require detailed plan review.

  4. A plan reviewer checks a large warehouse and finds that the plans do not include an emergency disconnect for the service. Per NEC 230.85, when is an emergency disconnect required?

    Answer: For all services rated 1000A or more for non-dwelling buildings

    NEC 230.85 (added in the 2020 NEC) requires an emergency disconnect for all services rated 1000A or more serving non-dwelling buildings.

  5. Which of the following changes to an approved permit typically requires a plan revision and re-review before work proceeds?

    Answer: Adding a 400A sub-panel not shown on the original approved plans

    Significant changes such as adding a large sub-panel alter the scope and must be reviewed and approved before proceeding to ensure code compliance.

  6. When reviewing plans for a 277/480V lighting system in a warehouse, which NEC section governs the disconnecting means requirements for each luminaire or section of luminaire?

    Answer: NEC 410.130(G)

    NEC 410.130(G) requires a disconnecting means within sight of or lockable at each individual luminaire or each section of a luminaire on a multiwire branch circuit.

  7. A permit application shows a generator with an automatic transfer switch (ATS) for an office building. Which NEC article primarily governs the optional standby power system review?

    Answer: Article 702

    NEC Article 702 governs optional standby systems, which include generators serving non-life-safety loads in commercial buildings.