NEC Code Requirements Flashcards
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According to the NEC, the maximum number of conductors allowed in a junction box is determined by:
Answer: Box fill calculations based on box volume and conductor sizes
NEC Article 314.16 requires box fill calculations to determine maximum conductors.
The NEC requires GFCI protection for 125V, 15- and 20-amp receptacles in:
Answer: Bathrooms, kitchens within 6 feet of sink, and outdoors
NEC 210.8 requires GFCI protection in wet/damp locations including bathrooms, kitchens near sinks, and outdoors.
The NEC defines a 'qualified person' as someone who:
Answer: Has skills and knowledge related to electrical equipment and has received safety training
NEC Article 100 defines qualified person based on skills, knowledge, and safety training.
The minimum height for a residential electrical panel is:
Answer: The working space must allow access to all breakers up to 6'7" maximum
NEC 240.24(A) requires panels be readily accessible, with no breaker handle above 6'7".
Per the NEC, the minimum burial depth for direct-buried UF cable in a residential yard is:
Answer: 24 inches
NEC Table 300.5 requires 24 inches minimum burial depth for direct-buried cables (non-GFCI).
The NEC requires a minimum of how many 20-amp small appliance circuits in a kitchen?
Answer: 2
NEC 210.11(C)(1) requires at least two 20-amp small appliance branch circuits in kitchens.