D2 LT4 CEC Section 26 Installation of Equipment Flashcards
Where should panelboards NOT be installed?
Closets, bathrooms, stairwells, high-temp rooms
What section do the general rules for receptacle installations start at?
26-700
Why do receptacles exposed to the weather need additional protection?
Moisture
What is the maximum distance between receptacles in general rooms like bedrooms?
3.6 m
What types of receptacles are required in the kitchen area according to the Code?
5-20R or 5-15R split receptacles
When is a receptacle required for a central vacuum system?
Pipe work installed
How many multi-wire branch circuits are required for the split receptacles behind kitchen counter work surfaces?
A minimum of two
How can protection be accomplished according to Subrule (g)?
OBC type AFCI device or AFCI circuit breaker at the panel
Where should the OBC AFCI receptacle be installed on the branch circuit?
As the first outlet
Which section focuses on installing receptacles in residential occupancies?
26-710
What is the maximum distance allowed between two receptacles in the kitchen?
1.8 m
Where must a receptacle be installed in relation to each overhead garage door opener?
Within 1m (Rule 26-714(b))
What requires individual electric car charging equipment to have a dedicated circuit?
Rule 26-722(g)
What does section 26-720 discuss?
Circuitry after receptacle installation
When is GFCI protection required for kitchen receptacles?
If within 1.5 m of the sink
Why is a receptacle required for each electric car charging system?
Rule 26-710(0)
What type of arc fault circuit interrupters are now required on branch circuits supplying 125-V receptacles rated at 20 A or less?
Combination-type AFCI
What does section 26-740 review?
Special electrical heating and cooking loads
What type of receptacle is required for every refrigerator?
20R or 5-15R
What is required for every refrigerator receptacle?
Dedicated circuit
Which receptacles are exempt from the requirement of combination-type AFCI?
Bathrooms, refrigerators, kitchen counters
What receptacles may be used according to Rule 26-700?
Listed in Diagrams 1 and 2
What type of receptacle is required for each work surface on permanently fixed islands in kitchens?
Duplex
How does the AFCI device detect faults?
Analyzing the waveform for irregularities
When is an exception to Rule 26-702 made?
When the receptacle is behind stationary equipment
What is required for receptacles in wet locations?
While-in-use covers
What is the required configuration for receptacles in dwelling units?
CSA Configuration 5-15R or 5-20R
What is the maximum distance for receptacles behind doors in bedrooms?
1.8 m
In which rule can the maximum distance between receptacles in general rooms be found?
Rule 26-712(a)
Where is the receptacle usually mounted?
Side or front of the counter
What will the AFCI device do if it senses irregularities?
Open the circuit
What is required to prevent shock hazards near sinks, bathtubs, or shower stalls?
Class A-type GFCI
What type of duplex is recommended for the kitchen island?
15 A or 20 A T-slot duplex
Where should a receptacle be installed outside of every dwelling?
Readily accessible location
What protection is required if a receptacle is within 2.5 m of ground or grade level?
Class A-type GFCI
What must be connected to the panelboard through circuit breakers once receptacles are installed?
Branch circuits (Rules 26-720 to 26-726)
Where must all receptacles be installed in a laundry room according to the rules?
See Rule 26-722(b)
Why is mechanical protection necessary for the wiring from the panel to the OBC AFCI receptacle?
No parallel arc fault protection
What are some major requirements for installing receptacles in a home?
CSA Configuration 5-15R or 5-20R
Designation for tamperproof receptacle configurations
CSA 5-20 R / CSA 5-15 R
Height above ground tampering protection not required
2 m
Where should receptacles not be installed in the kitchen?
Behind or in front of the sink
Why must a sufficient number of branch circuits be provided in residential dwellings?
To prevent unnecessary overloads (Rules 26-720 to 26-726)
Where is an outdoor recepticle required?
See Rule 26-726(a)
When can an additional receptacle be installed on the side of a kitchen counter for disabled persons?
5-20R or 5-15R
Are receptacles required in a carport or garage?
Yes, see Rule 26-726(b)
What should you refer to for more details about the receptacle?
Figure 40
Where should receptacles in a dining area be located?
Part of kitchen, Rule 26-722(c)
Is a receptacle required for every car space in a garage or carport?
Yes
Why is an AFCI required for receptacles in sleeping areas?
Protect from arcing faults, Rule 26-724(f)(g)
Why are standard circuit breakers unreliable in opening the circuit under certain short-circuit conditions?
Arc fault risk
What specifies the requirement for a microwave receptacle?
Rule 26-722(d)
What rule covers the requirement for a receptacle for a central vacuum system?
Rule 26-722(e)
What causes many residential fires due to electrical issues?
Arcing faults like nail piercing cables or frayed cords
