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Question 1

In a patient care area, what is the maximum allowable voltage between any two accessible conductive surfaces in a general care area?

Accepted Answer

50 mV

Answer

NEC 517.13 requires that the voltage between any two accessible conductive surfaces in a general care area not exceed 50 mV (millivolts).

Question 2

Which NEC article specifically covers the electrical requirements for health care facilities?

Accepted Answer

Article 517

Answer

NEC Article 517 covers electrical wiring and equipment in health care facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics.

Question 3

What is the minimum size equipment grounding conductor required for a branch circuit in a critical care area?

Accepted Answer

10 AWG copper

Answer

NEC 517.13(A) requires an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor, minimum 10 AWG, for branch circuits serving patient care areas in critical care spaces.

Question 4

In a Type 1 essential electrical system, the automatic transfer to generator power must occur within how many seconds?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

Answer

NEC 517.30 and NFPA 99 require that the life safety and critical branches of a Type 1 EES transfer to alternate power within 10 seconds of normal power failure.

Question 5

A wet procedure location in a health care facility is defined as one where:

Accepted Answer

Liquids are intentionally used as part of the procedure

Answer

NEC 517.2 defines a wet procedure location as one in which a procedure is performed and water or conductive liquids are intentionally used or administered.

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E2 Health Care Facilities 2