NEC Code Requirements Flashcards
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AFCI (Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection is required by the NEC in:
Answer: Kitchens and dining rooms, bedrooms, living areas
NEC 210.12 requires AFCI protection in most dwelling unit living spaces.
The minimum working space clearance in front of an electrical panel (600V or less) is:
Answer: 36 inches
NEC 110.26 requires a minimum of 36 inches (3 feet) of clear working space.
The maximum overcurrent protection for a #14 AWG copper conductor is:
Answer: 15 amps
NEC 240.4(D) limits #14 AWG copper to 15 amps maximum overcurrent protection.
Grounding and bonding are different because:
Answer: Grounding connects to earth; bonding connects metal parts together
Grounding = connection to earth. Bonding = connecting metal parts to ensure electrical continuity.
NEC wire color coding requires the grounded (neutral) conductor to be:
Answer: White or gray
NEC 200.6 requires the grounded conductor (neutral) to be white or gray.
The NEC requires tamper-resistant receptacles in:
Answer: All 15- and 20-amp, 125V receptacles in dwelling units
NEC 406.12 requires tamper-resistant receptacles in all dwelling unit locations.