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D2 LT4 CEC Section 26 Installation of Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

Where should panelboards NOT be installed?

A

Closets, bathrooms, stairwells, high-temp rooms

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2
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What section do the general rules for receptacle installations start at?

A

26-700

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3
Q

Why do receptacles exposed to the weather need additional protection?

A

Moisture

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4
Q

What is the maximum distance between receptacles in general rooms like bedrooms?

A

3.6 m

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5
Q

What types of receptacles are required in the kitchen area according to the Code?

A

5-20R or 5-15R split receptacles

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6
Q

When is a receptacle required for a central vacuum system?

A

Pipe work installed

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7
Q

How many multi-wire branch circuits are required for the split receptacles behind kitchen counter work surfaces?

A

A minimum of two

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8
Q

How can protection be accomplished according to Subrule (g)?

A

OBC type AFCI device or AFCI circuit breaker at the panel

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9
Q

Where should the OBC AFCI receptacle be installed on the branch circuit?

A

As the first outlet

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10
Q

Which section focuses on installing receptacles in residential occupancies?

A

26-710

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11
Q

What is the maximum distance allowed between two receptacles in the kitchen?

A

1.8 m

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12
Q

Where must a receptacle be installed in relation to each overhead garage door opener?

A

Within 1m (Rule 26-714(b))

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13
Q

What requires individual electric car charging equipment to have a dedicated circuit?

A

Rule 26-722(g)

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14
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What does section 26-720 discuss?

A

Circuitry after receptacle installation

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15
Q

When is GFCI protection required for kitchen receptacles?

A

If within 1.5 m of the sink

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16
Q

Why is a receptacle required for each electric car charging system?

A

Rule 26-710(0)

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17
Q

What type of arc fault circuit interrupters are now required on branch circuits supplying 125-V receptacles rated at 20 A or less?

A

Combination-type AFCI

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18
Q

What does section 26-740 review?

A

Special electrical heating and cooking loads

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19
Q

What type of receptacle is required for every refrigerator?

A

20R or 5-15R

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20
Q

What is required for every refrigerator receptacle?

A

Dedicated circuit

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21
Q

Which receptacles are exempt from the requirement of combination-type AFCI?

A

Bathrooms, refrigerators, kitchen counters

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22
Q

What receptacles may be used according to Rule 26-700?

A

Listed in Diagrams 1 and 2

23
Q

What type of receptacle is required for each work surface on permanently fixed islands in kitchens?

A

Duplex

24
Q

How does the AFCI device detect faults?

A

Analyzing the waveform for irregularities

25
Q

When is an exception to Rule 26-702 made?

A

When the receptacle is behind stationary equipment

26
Q

What is required for receptacles in wet locations?

A

While-in-use covers

27
Q

What is the required configuration for receptacles in dwelling units?

A

CSA Configuration 5-15R or 5-20R

28
Q

What is the maximum distance for receptacles behind doors in bedrooms?

A

1.8 m

29
Q

In which rule can the maximum distance between receptacles in general rooms be found?

A

Rule 26-712(a)

30
Q

Where is the receptacle usually mounted?

A

Side or front of the counter

31
Q

What will the AFCI device do if it senses irregularities?

A

Open the circuit

32
Q

What is required to prevent shock hazards near sinks, bathtubs, or shower stalls?

A

Class A-type GFCI

33
Q

What type of duplex is recommended for the kitchen island?

A

15 A or 20 A T-slot duplex

34
Q

Where should a receptacle be installed outside of every dwelling?

A

Readily accessible location

35
Q

What protection is required if a receptacle is within 2.5 m of ground or grade level?

A

Class A-type GFCI

36
Q

What must be connected to the panelboard through circuit breakers once receptacles are installed?

A

Branch circuits (Rules 26-720 to 26-726)

37
Q

Where must all receptacles be installed in a laundry room according to the rules?

A

See Rule 26-722(b)

38
Q

Why is mechanical protection necessary for the wiring from the panel to the OBC AFCI receptacle?

A

No parallel arc fault protection

39
Q

What are some major requirements for installing receptacles in a home?

A

CSA Configuration 5-15R or 5-20R

40
Q

Designation for tamperproof receptacle configurations

A

CSA 5-20 R / CSA 5-15 R

41
Q

Height above ground tampering protection not required

A

2 m

42
Q

Where should receptacles not be installed in the kitchen?

A

Behind or in front of the sink

43
Q

Why must a sufficient number of branch circuits be provided in residential dwellings?

A

To prevent unnecessary overloads (Rules 26-720 to 26-726)

44
Q

Where is an outdoor recepticle required?

A

See Rule 26-726(a)

45
Q

When can an additional receptacle be installed on the side of a kitchen counter for disabled persons?

A

5-20R or 5-15R

46
Q

Are receptacles required in a carport or garage?

A

Yes, see Rule 26-726(b)

47
Q

What should you refer to for more details about the receptacle?

A

Figure 40

48
Q

Where should receptacles in a dining area be located?

A

Part of kitchen, Rule 26-722(c)

49
Q

Is a receptacle required for every car space in a garage or carport?

A

Yes

50
Q

Why is an AFCI required for receptacles in sleeping areas?

A

Protect from arcing faults, Rule 26-724(f)(g)

51
Q

Why are standard circuit breakers unreliable in opening the circuit under certain short-circuit conditions?

A

Arc fault risk

52
Q

What specifies the requirement for a microwave receptacle?

A

Rule 26-722(d)

53
Q

What rule covers the requirement for a receptacle for a central vacuum system?

A

Rule 26-722(e)

54
Q

What causes many residential fires due to electrical issues?

A

Arcing faults like nail piercing cables or frayed cords

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