Electrical Codes, Licenses and Permits

Question 1

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

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

Answer 2

National Electric Code (NEC)
local law

Question 3

The NEC was established in _____ through the combined efforts of _________, ___________, ___________, and other interested groups.

Answer 3

1897
insurance, electrical, architectural

Question 4

In ______, the ________________________ (NFPA) became the sponsor of the NEC and continues to act in this capacity.

Answer 4

1897
National Fire Protection Association

Question 5

(PEC - _______)

Answer 5

Philippine Electrical Code
2017

Question 6

Contains provisions that are considered minimum requirements necessary for safety.

Answer 6

Adequacy

Question 7

________ Safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity

Answer 7

Practical

Question 8

Hazards often occur because of overloading of wiring systems by methods or usage not in conformity with this code.

Answer 8

FPN No. 1

Question 9

It is highly recommended that a licensed electrical practitioner be consulted for any electrical requirements, including changes.

Answer 9

FPN No. 2

Question 10

Fire Hazard, electrocution, serious injury or even death may also occur with lack or improper maintenance of wiring system.

Answer 10

FPN No. 3

Question 11

Encompasses protection against thermal effects, protection against overcurrent, protection against fault currents, and protection against overvoltage.

Answer 11

FPN. IEC 60634-1, Section 131.

Question 12

are those that identify actions that are specifically required or prohibited and are characterized by the use of terms shall or shall not.

Answer 12

Mandatory rules

Question 13

identify actions that are allowed but not required, are normally used to describe options or alternative methods.

Answer 13

Permissive rules

Question 14

references to other standards, references to related sections of this code.

Answer 14

Explanatory material

Question 15

are not part of the enforceable requirements of the PECI, but are included for information purposes only.

Answer 15

Appendices