Definitions (Not Necessarily in Sec. 0)

Question 1

Define

Basic Load

Answer 1

Includes all loads 1500W or less not specifically described in 8-200(1) or 8-202(1): eg. general lighting and receptacle loads

Question 2

Define

Demand

Answer 2

Requirements of a circuit expressed in watts or amperes

Question 3

Define

Demand Factor

Answer 3

A correction factor determined from the ratio of expected loading compared to the maximum possible loading

Question 4

Define

Calculated Ampacity

Answer 4

Sum of all the loads expressed in watts after demand factors have been applied divided by the system voltage; i.e, Calculation of 8-200(1)(a)

Question 5

Define

Feeder Conductors

Answer 5

All circuit conductors between the load side of the service disconnect means and the final branch circuit overcurrent device

Question 6

Define

Allowable Ampacity

Answer 6

Lowest safe current caring ability of conductors permitted by the applicable code rules in the CEC

Question 7

Define

Service Conductors

Answer 7

The conductors from the utility transformer to the service disconnect means