D2 LT4 CEC Section 26 Installation of Equipment

Question 1

Where should panelboards NOT be installed?

Answer 1

Closets, bathrooms, stairwells, high-temp rooms

Question 2

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

Answer 2

26-700

Question 3

Why do receptacles exposed to the weather need additional protection?

Answer 3

Moisture

Question 4

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

Answer 4

3.6 m

Question 5

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

Answer 5

5-20R or 5-15R split receptacles

Question 6

When is a receptacle required for a central vacuum system?

Answer 6

Pipe work installed

Question 7

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

Answer 7

A minimum of two

Question 8

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

Answer 8

OBC type AFCI device or AFCI circuit breaker at the panel

Question 9

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

Answer 9

As the first outlet

Question 10

Which section focuses on installing receptacles in residential occupancies?

Answer 10

26-710

Question 11

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

Answer 11

1.8 m

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Rule 26-722(g)

Question 14

What does section 26-720 discuss?

Answer 14

Circuitry after receptacle installation

Question 15

When is GFCI protection required for kitchen receptacles?

Answer 15

If within 1.5 m of the sink

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Rule 26-710(0)

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Combination-type AFCI

Question 18

What does section 26-740 review?

Answer 18

Special electrical heating and cooking loads

Question 19

What type of receptacle is required for every refrigerator?

Answer 19

20R or 5-15R

Question 20

What is required for every refrigerator receptacle?

Answer 20

Dedicated circuit

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Bathrooms, refrigerators, kitchen counters

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Listed in Diagrams 1 and 2

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Duplex

Question 24

How does the AFCI device detect faults?

Answer 24

Analyzing the waveform for irregularities

Question 25

When is an exception to Rule 26-702 made?

Answer 25

When the receptacle is behind stationary equipment

Question 26

What is required for receptacles in wet locations?

Answer 26

While-in-use covers

Question 27

What is the required configuration for receptacles in dwelling units?

Answer 27

CSA Configuration 5-15R or 5-20R

Question 28

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

Answer 28

1.8 m

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Rule 26-712(a)

Question 30

Where is the receptacle usually mounted?

Answer 30

Side or front of the counter

Question 31

What will the AFCI device do if it senses irregularities?

Answer 31

Open the circuit

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Class A-type GFCI

Question 33

What type of duplex is recommended for the kitchen island?

Answer 33

15 A or 20 A T-slot duplex

Question 34

Where should a receptacle be installed outside of every dwelling?

Answer 34

Readily accessible location

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Class A-type GFCI

Question 36

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

Answer 36

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

Question 37

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

Answer 37

See Rule 26-722(b)

Question 38

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

Answer 38

No parallel arc fault protection

Question 39

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

Answer 39

CSA Configuration 5-15R or 5-20R

Question 40

Designation for tamperproof receptacle configurations

Answer 40

CSA 5-20 R / CSA 5-15 R

Question 41

Height above ground tampering protection not required

Answer 41

2 m

Question 42

Where should receptacles not be installed in the kitchen?

Answer 42

Behind or in front of the sink

Question 43

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

Answer 43

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

Question 44

Where is an outdoor recepticle required?

Answer 44

See Rule 26-726(a)

Question 45

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

Answer 45

5-20R or 5-15R

Question 46

Are receptacles required in a carport or garage?

Answer 46

Yes, see Rule 26-726(b)

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Figure 40

Question 48

Where should receptacles in a dining area be located?

Answer 48

Part of kitchen, Rule 26-722(c)

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Yes

Question 50

Why is an AFCI required for receptacles in sleeping areas?

Answer 50

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

Question 51

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

Answer 51

Arc fault risk

Question 52

What specifies the requirement for a microwave receptacle?

Answer 52

Rule 26-722(d)

Question 53

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

Answer 53

Rule 26-722(e)

Question 54

What causes many residential fires due to electrical issues?

Answer 54

Arcing faults like nail piercing cables or frayed cords