Building Electrical Design Principles

Question 1

An ____________ specifies the written provisions necessary for protecting people and property from the improper use of electricity and electrical equipment.

Answer 1

electrical code

Question 2

a set of specifications and standards in the form of a model code that can be adopted into local law by the local government entity

Answer 2

National Electric Code (NEC)

Question 3

 established in _____ through the combined efforts of insurance, electrical, architectural, and other interested groups
 in ______, the ______________________ (NFPA) became the sponsor of the ___ and continues to act in this capacity

Answer 3

National Electric Code, 1897, 1991 National Fire Protection Association

Question 4

Purpose of Philippine Electrical Code ( PEC - 2017)

Answer 4

-Practical Safeguarding
-Adequacy

Question 5

________________ of persons and property from _______ arising from the use of electricity is one purpose of PEC

Answer 5

Practical Safeguarding, hazards

Question 6

this purpose of PEC, contains provisions that are considered minimum requirements necessary for safety.

Answer 6

Adequacy

Question 7

Hazards often occur because of OVERLOADINg OF WIRING SYSTEMS by methods or usage not on conformity with this code.

Answer 7

FPN No. 1

Question 8

It is highly recommended that a LICENSED ELECTRICAL PRACTITIONER be consulted for any electrical requirements, including changes.

Answer 8

FPN No. 2

Question 9

FIRE HAZARD, ELECTROCUTION, SERIOUS INJURY or even DEATH may also occur with lack of improper MAINTENANCE of wiring system.

Answer 9

FPN No. 3

Question 10

It is intended as a DESIGN SPECIFICATION or an INSTRUCTION MANUAL to qualified persons.

Answer 10

Philippine Electrical Code

Question 11

The requirements of Philippine Electrical Code addresses the fundamental principles of PROTECTION for safety contained in Section _______ of IEC ____________, Electrical Installation of Buildings.

Answer 11

131,60364-1

Question 12

This encompasses protection againsts THERMAL EFFECTS, protection againsts OVERCURRENT, protection againsts FAULT CURRENTS, and protection againsts OVERVOLTAGE.

Answer 12

FPN. IEC 60364-1, Section 131

Question 13

The Philippine Electrical Code covers the installations of __________________, _____________ and ____________; ___________ and ___________ conductors.

Answer 13

electrical conductors, equipment, raceways, signaling and communications

Question 14

The Philippine Electrical Code covers the installations of __________________, _____________ and ____________; ___________ and ___________ conductors.

Answer 14

electrical conductors, equipment, raceways, signaling and communications

Question 15

The Philippine Electrical Code does not cover the installation of ______________ rolling stock, ________ or _________ vehicles, installation of __________ for generation, transformation, transmission or distribution of power used.

Answer 15

railway, aircraft, automotive, railways

Question 16

The Philippine Electrical Code has been adopted by the ________________ and ___________.

Answer 16

Board of Electrical Engineering, PRC

Question 17

It is hereby direct strict adherence to the provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code, by virtue vested in the Board under _____________.

Answer 17

RA 7920

Question 18

The Philippine Electrical Code is intended for MANDATORY APPLICATION by the office of the _______________/____ over electrical installations.

Answer 18

Building Official, EE

Question 19

The ___________________/____ shall have the responsibility of implementing the provisions of this code.

Answer 19

Office of the Building Official, EE

Question 20

The Phillipine Electrical Code may not require new products, constructions, or materials that may not yet be available at the time this code is adopted.

Answer 20

False; it may :)

Question 21

Are those that identify actions that are SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED or PROHIBITED and are characterized by the use of terms SHALL or SHALL NOT.

Answer 21

Mandatory Rules

Question 22

Identify actions that are ALLOWED but NOT REQUIRED, are normally used to describe OPTIONS or ALTERNATIVE methods.

Answer 22

Permissive rules

Question 23

references to other standarsd, references to related sections of the Philippine Electrical Code.

• Information related to a code rule in the form of FPN _____________.

Answer 23

Explanatory Material, fine print notes

Question 24

are not part of the ENFORCEABLE REQUIREMENTS of the PEC1, but are included for information purposes only.

Answer 24

Appendices

Question 25

Today, all electrical equipment, applications, and devices should meet specific safety standards based on regular __________.

Answer 25

Manufacturing Standards, product testing

Question 26

It is a not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. Is the leading ___________ certificatioin org. in the US and has been evaluation products in the interest of ____________ since __________.

Answer 26

Underwriters Laboratory, Inc. (UL), thir-party, public safety, 1894

Question 27

It is leading trade association in the U.S. representing the interests of electrical manufacturing. ____________ member companies manufactured products that are used in the generation, transmission and distribution, control, and end use of electricity

Answer 27

National Electrical Manufacturing Association, NEMA’s

Question 28

It is known in most other countries in North and South America as __________. The purpose of ___________ is to facilitate and promote the development of HARMONIZED ELECTROTECHNICAL CODES and STANDARDS amd UNIFORM CONFORMITY assessment methods.

Answer 28

Council for Harmonization of Electrotechnical Standards of the Nations of the Americas

Question 29

Most municipalities have local laws that require that any person who wished to engage in the business of intalling electrical electrical systems must be ____________. This means that the person must have a minimum number of years of experience working with a ________ electrician and must pass a WRITTEN TEST that deals with the _____________ being used and with method of installations.

Answer 29

licensed, electrical code

Question 30

Most municipalities require that a _________ be issued before any electrical installations may be made on a project.

Answer 30

permit

Question 31

Municipalities that require a permit will have ____________ who check the project during regularly scheduled visits. This inspectors will inspect the installation after the __________ is in, but before it is ________ behind construction materials.

Answer 31

electrical inspectors, rough wiring, concealed