Suarez, Eva Eunice L. 2.

What are the components of service

equipment?
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The service equipment is usually
EE 3201 consisting of a circuit breaker,
PEC End of Module Exercise switches, fuses, and its accessories.

1. What is a service entrance?

3. Are the PEC codes and standards
There are two classifications for a
mandatory?
service entrance. One is subjected
No. Some codes and standards,
overhead and underground for the
especially rules, can be classified as
other. Overhead service entrance
permissive. Means that these are
includes service wires that are located
identifiable actions that are allowed
between a point and the terminal of
but is not essentially required. So, the
the service equipment. This is situated
said connotation implies that not all
commonly outside and clear of the
PEC codes and standards are
buildings, and walls. This kind of service
mandatory.
entrance is linked with the use of taps,
splices, or the splices to the service
4. Who is responsible for providing the
drop. The size of this should be
service drop?
sufficient enough to carry the load,
The service drop is provided by the
which is planned to serve. In the other
utility company for both overhead and
hand, underground service entrance
underground.
includes service wires that are located
between the service equipment and the
5. What is a hermetic motor?
first point connection of the service
Hermetic motor is also recognized as
lateral.
Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-
Compressor. This is an integration of
 a motor and a compressor, that are
bounded in the same frame or casing.
With the motor working at the
refrigerant, there are no external
shafts or shaft seals.
9. How many outlets can I put on a 15A
6. What is the minimum size of wire to be
used for service drop?
The wire to be used for a service
drop must not be smaller than 8mm2
Cu.
panel. Circuit breaker, in the other
hand, is responsible for breaking the
circuit under an overload of fault
condition.
breaker?
Maximum of 8 outlets is recommended
for a 15A breaker since rule of thumb
suggests that 1 outlet is for a 1.5A;
up to 80% of circuit breaker’s capacity.

7. What is the primary purpose of an 10. Why does the branch circuit of an
overcurrent device? electrical system need to be sized?
The primary purpose of an Branch circuit needs to be sized so
overcurrent device is to protect the that it will have an allowable ampacity
conductors or wires, and equipment
not less than the non-continuous load
from overheating, short circuit, etc.
plus the 125% of the continuous load.
This also interrupts current from
going beyond the desired and
acceptable current range.

8. What is the difference between

disconnect switch and circuit breaker?
A disconnect switch is responsible for
the connection and disconnection of
power to an entire machine or control
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and is specifically used in the
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Philippines. NEC, in the other hand, is
EE 3201 used in America and adopted by 50
NEC End of Module Exercise states; which is set to be the model
standard for electrical installations in
1. Who is responsible for enforcing the
various places.
National Electrical Code?
An American safety association
4. How often does the National Electrical
namely, National Fire Protection
Code updated?
Association enforces National
NEC is updated and published every
Electrical Code.
three (3)years.

2. Why is it important to follow the

5. Why does several states in America
National Electrical Code and local and
use different versions of NEC?
state codes?
It is commonly used by states and
Following NEC is important because it
localities to systematize effective
tends to set the model standards for
implementation of safe electrical
a safe installation of electrical wirings,
practices.
overcurrent protection, grounding, and
equipment installation in residential,
6. What do the GREY highlights in the
commercial, and
NEC mean?
industrial buildings.
It signifies a change to an existing
figure or illustration.
3. What is the difference between PEC
and NEC?
7. Are houses wired in series or parallel?
PEC is the modified version of NEC
Houses are wired in parallel.
which is the basis for the safety of
8. What is the rating of the voltage
supply in America?
120V is the rating of the voltage
supply in America.

9. What is most neglected NEC

standard in US?

10. What is the current version of

NEC?
2020 edition is the current version of
NEC.
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EE 3201
NFPA End of Module Exercise
1. Which NFPA book is also known as
the NEC?
ANSI/NFPA 70 is the NFPA book
which is also known as the NEC.
2. Are NFPA and ISO standard the
same?
No. NFPA approach is an informed
risk while ISO approach is more
based on risk.
3. Are NFPA codes retroactive?
NFPA codes are not retroactive
since there is no execution whether
a company should move or not to
the latest standards.
4. How many NFPA codes are there?
The NFPA produces over 300
consensus rules and standards
designed to reduce the likelihood
and severity of fire and associated
dangers.
5. What is NFPA 704?
NFPA 704 establishes a concise,
clearly recognized, and easily
understood approach for
recognizing the particular risks of a
substance, as well as the intensity
of the hazard, that may arise
during an emergency response.
6. Who are required to comply in
NFPA 704?
NFPA 704 is necessary for fire
and emergency responders, as well
as safety employees, to identify
the dangers of short-term or
acute exposure to materials in the
event of a fire, spill, or other
catastrophe.
7. What are NFPA ratings?
The severity of the hazard is
indicated by a numeric rating that
ranges from zero (0) for minimal
 danger to four (4) for severe
danger.

8. What is the NFPA diamond?

NFPA diamond tags are used to
warn firefighters and other
emergency responders of the
hazards they are exposed to in the
event of a fire or chemical spill.

9. What do the colors represent on

the NFPA diamond?
The system uses a color-coded
four-quadrant diamond with
numbers in the top three quadrants
to indicate the level of health
hazard (blue), flammability hazard
(red), and reactive hazard (yellow).
increase. The lower quadrant is
used to indicate specific hazards.

10. Where should NFPA diamonds be

posted in a facility?
NFPA diamonds be posted in the
entrances of a facility.
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NEMA End of Module Exercise
3. What NEMA enclosure is explosion
1. What are NEMA standards and
proof?
NEMA ratings?
NEMA 7 is the enclosure which is
NEMA ratings are standards that
explosion proof.
help define the types of
environments in which electrical
4. What is the difference between
enclosures can be used. The
NEMA 1 and NEMA 4?
National Electrical Manufacturers
NEMA 1 is the most basic level of
Association defines standards
protection for NEMA certification.
used in North America for various
The NEMA 1 rated enclosure is
types of electrical enclosures
designed to prevent small amounts
commonly used in industrial
of debris from falling and accidental
applications.
contact of personnel or tools with
live components within the enclosure.
2. Why do we need NEMA?
NEMA 4 is a weather-resistant
NEMA ratings help you ensure
enclosure designed for both indoor
that the electrical enclosures have
and outdoor use, offering some
proper compatibility, safety and
protection from falling dirt, rain,
functioning standards. Also, it
sleet, snow, windblown dust,
allows you to determine which
splashes, and water from hoses. It
enclosure is suitable for the
cannot be damaged by ice
environment you want to install it in
formations external to the housing.
and the 600 standards published in
5. Cite some applications or lay outs
that used NEMA?
NEMA 5-20P is used in
applications requiring higher power
consumption such as large
refrigerators, space heaters, large
kitchen blenders, etc.
6. What are NEMA motor classes?
The NEMA motor classes are
NEMA A, NEMA B, NEMA C, and
NEMA D.
7. What NEMA ratings are explosion
proof?
NEMA 7 or 8 ratings are explosion
proof.
some protection from dust, rain,
sleet and external ice.
10. What NEMA ratings are dust
tight?
For indoor applications, NEMA 12
enclosures are considered dust
tight. For outdoor applications,
NEMA 3R enclosures, NEMA 4
enclosures, or NEMA 4X
enclosures are typically the
recommended minimum ratings for
dust-tight enclosures.

8. What NEMA ratings are

waterproof?
NEMA Type 6 and 6P ratings are
waterproof.

9. What NEMA ratings are for

outdoor use?
NEMA 3 enclosures are intended
for outdoor use primarily to provide
Suarez, Eva Eunice L. Established in 1968 in Manila, the
Philippine Electrical Contractors
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Association (SPEC) is made up of
EE 3201 licensed electrical contractors
NECA End of Module Exercise accredited by the Philippine
Contractor Accreditation Board
1. Define NECA.
The National Electrical (PCAB).

Contractors Association (NECA)

4. Who is eligible for NECA
is the US trade association
Membership?
representing the electrical
NECA membership is available only
construction industry. NECA
to companies or entities engaged in
supports companies that bring
the field of electrical installation,
energy, light and communications
defined as electrical wiring,
technology to buildings and
assembly, installation, repair,
communities.
service, or service of electrical
appliances or equipment.
2. What is the purpose of NECA?
NECA is committed to advancing
5. What is Good Workmanship?
the electrical industry through
Good workmanship shall be seeming
advocacy, education, research, and
in the installation of all electrical
standards development.
materials and equipment.

3. What is the electrical contractors

6. What are the standards that is
association or similar institution
used by NECA Members?
that serves or caters for the
electrical professionals in the NECA offers a variety of ANSI-
Philippines? approved performance and
 workmanship industry standards
for electrical construction. NEIS are
used by construction owners,
specifiers, and contractors to
clearly illustrate the performance
and workmanship standards
essential for different types of
electrical construction. NEIS are
also referenced throughout the
National Electrical Code.
7. What is the difference between
NEC and NEIS?
NEC regulations relate to electrical
performance and can be subjective,
especially to enforcement officers
with limited experience in the field.
NEIS describes what an installation
should look like and how it should
work to meet the minimum
requirements.
8. What are NECA published
standards?
NECA creates performance
standards that are published as
National Electrical Installation
Standards (NEIS).
9. Complete the statement
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
10. What separates a NECA
contractor from a non NECA
contractor?
The primary services of the
association are for signatory
contractors who hire union (IBEW)
electricians. Non-union firms may be
approved for membership based
upon the practice of each local
chapter. NECA does not offer any
specific services for non-union
employing contractors, who
comprise a small percentage of our
membership.