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1
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It is wires or cables that carry electrical current.

A

conductors

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2
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is the connection of an electrical circuit or equipment to the earth.

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grounding

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3
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A device that uses electricity to perform a specific function.

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appliance

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4
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A device that uses electricity to perform a specific function.

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raceway

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5
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Hazardous locations are areas where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, combustible dust, or easily combustible fibers or flyings.

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hazardous locations

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6
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Overcurrent protection devices, such as fuses or circuit breakers, are used to protect electrical circuits and equipment from excessive current.

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overcurrent protection

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7
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A conductor without any covering or electrical insulation.

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conductor,bare

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8
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A conductor encased within material that is not recognized as electrical insulation by the PEC.

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conductor,covered

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9
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A conductor encased within material that is recognized as electrical insulation by the PEC.

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conductor , insulated

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10
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A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more.

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continuos, load

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11
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A device or group of devices that govern the electric power delivered to connected apparatus.

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controller

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12
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An enclosure designed for surface mounting with swinging doors or covers.

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cut out box

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13
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Conductors made from a copper-clad aluminum rod, with the copper forming a minimum of 10 percent of the cross-sectional area.

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Copper-clad aluminum conductors

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14
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A device that establishes a connection between conductors or between conductors and a terminal without the use of solder.

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Connector, pressure (solderless)

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15
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Equipment without live parts exposed to a person on the operating side.

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Dead front

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16
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The ratio of the maximum demand of a system or part of a system to the total connected load.

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Demand factor

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17
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A unit of an electrical system that carries or controls electric energy but does not utilize it.

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Device

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18
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A device or means by which the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected from their source of supply.

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Disconnecting means

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18
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Connected to the earth or a conducting body that serves as the earth.

A

GROUNDED

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19
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A system or circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded.

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Grounded conductor

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20
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A device that de-energizes a circuit when a current to ground exceeds a certain value.

A

Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

21
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A system that protects equipment from damaging ground-fault currents.

A

Ground-fault protection of equipment

22
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A device that establishes an electrical connection to the earth.

A

Grounding electrode

23
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Covered, shielded, or protected to prevent approach or contact by persons or objects.

A

GUARDED

24
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An enclosure for underground systems that allows access for installing, operating, or maintaining equipment or wiring.

A

Handhole enclosure

25
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A vertical opening or space in which an elevator or dumbwaiter operates.

A

Hoistway

26
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The highest current at rated voltage that a device can interrupt under standard test conditions.

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Interrupting rating

27
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Not readily accessible to persons unless special means of access are used.

A

Isolated

28
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Equipment or materials to which a label or identifying mark of an organization has been attached, indicating compliance with appropriate standards.

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Labeled

29
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An outlet intended for direct connection of a lampholder, lighting fixture, or pendant cord.

A

Lighting outlet

30
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Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that evaluates products or services.

A

Listed

31
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A single panel or group of panel units with buses, overcurrent devices, and switches for controlling light, heat, or power circuits

A

PANEL BOARD

32
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A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug.

A

RECEPTACLE

33
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The conductors and equipment for delivering electric energy from the serving utility to the premises wiring system.

A

SERVICE

34
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Service conductors made up in the form of a cable.

A

SERVICE CABLE

35
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The conductors from the service point to the service disconnecting means.

A

SERVICE CONDUCTORS

36
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The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to the service entrance conductors at the building.

A

SERVICE DROP

37
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The conductors between the service equipment and the point of connection to the service lateral or service drop.

A

Service-entrance conductors

38
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The underground service conductors between the street main and the first point of connection to the service-entrance conductors.

A

Service lateral

39
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A large panel or assembly of panels on which switches, overcurrent devices, buses, and instruments are mounted.

A

switch board

40
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The greatest root-mean-square difference of potential between any two conductors of a circuit.

A

voltage

41
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The point of connection between the serving utility and the premises wiring system.

A

service point

42
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Constructed or protected to prevent exposure to weather from interfering with successful operation.

A

weatherproof

43
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Constructed to prevent moisture from entering the enclosure under specified test conditions.

A

watertight

44
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Establishing a connection to the earth or another conducting body to fix a zero voltage point and prevent the buildup of voltages that may result in hazards to equipment or persons.

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grounding connection

45
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A branch circuit is a circuit that extends from the final overcurrent protection device (such as a fuse or circuit breaker) to the outlets or utilization equipment.

A

branch circuit

46
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Proper grounding and bonding of electrical systems are crucial for safety.

A

Grounding and Bonding

47
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Building electrical systems are subject to inspections by authorized personnel to ensure compliance with the code.

A

Inspections

48
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The code outlines requirements for lighting installations, including the type and location of fixtures, switches, and controls.

A

Lighting and Switching

49
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It includes requirements for GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection in wet areas and specific locations.

A

Outlet and Receptacle Requirements

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