[NEC2020] - SERVICE DEFINITIONS COPY COPY

Question 1

The underground conductors between the
service point and the first point of connection to the service-entrance conductors in a terminal box, meter, or other enclosure, inside or outside the building wall.
(CMP-10)

Answer 1

Service Conductor, Underground

Question 2

The overhead conductors between the serving utility and the service point. (CMP-10)

Answer 2

Service Drop

Question 3

The service conductors between the terminals of the service equipment and a point usually outside the building, clear of building, walls, where joined by tap or splice to the service drop or overhead service conductors. (CMP-10)

Answer 3

Service Entrance Conductors, Overhead System

Question 4

The service conductors between the terminals of the service equipment and the point of connection to the service lateral or underground service conductors. (CMP-10)

Answer 4

Service-Entrance Conductors, Underground System

Question 5

The necessary equipment, consisting of a circuit breaker(s) or switch(es) and fuse(s) and their accessories, connected to the serving utility and intended to constitute the main control and disconnect of the serving utility.
(CMP-10)

Answer 5

Service Equipment

Question 6

The underground conductors between the utility electric supply system and the service point. (CMP-10)

Answer 6

Service Lateral

Question 7

The point of connection between the facilities of the serving utility and the premises wiring. (CMP-10)

Answer 7

Service Point

Question 8

Not connected to ground or to a conductive body that extends the ground connection. (CMP-5)

Answer 8

Ungrounded

Question 9

Constructed so that moisture will not enter the enclosure under specified test conditions. (CMP-1)

Answer 9

Watertight