Report a question

You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details.
0%

Article 500-590 Part06

This quiz consists of 50 carefully selected questions covering NEC Articles 500 through 590, which provide essential guidelines for hazardous locations (Article 500), special occupancies (Article 525), and temporary installations (Article 590). These sections of the National Electrical Code focus on safety, classification of hazardous areas, material requirements, and proper installation practices for environments with heightened risks.

The randomly generated questions ensure a thorough assessment of your understanding, reinforcing key principles related to explosive atmospheres, grounding requirements, temporary wiring regulations, and specific occupancy considerations. Some topics may reappear in different contexts to strengthen comprehension and application.

Your feedback is invaluable! If you notice any discrepancies or have suggestions for improvement, please report them. Your insights help maintain the accuracy and effectiveness of this learning tool.

Think about the minimum clearance required to prevent damage or hazards from floor-level conditions in aircraft hangars.

1 / 50

Aircraft energizers must be designed and mounted such that all electrical equipment and fixed wiring are at least _____________________ above floor level.

Consider the classification for areas where flammable gases or vapors may accumulate near the ceiling in garages.

2 / 50

In a major repair garage where natural gas vehicles are repaired, the area within 18 inches of the ceiling is classified as what?

Think about the requirements for safety signs that help inform individuals of potential hazards in aquatic environments.

3 / 50

Permanent safety signs shall be installed to give notice of electrical shock hazard risks to persons using or swimming near a boat dock or marina and shall ______.

T6 is the safest temperature classification.

4 / 50

What is the maximum allowable surface temperature for T6-rated equipment in Class I locations (500.8(C)(4))?

Flash point determines flammability in classification.

5 / 50

How are flammable liquids classified under NEC Article 500 (500.5)?

The NEC allows intrinsically safe conductors to share a raceway with nonintrinsically safe conductors under specific conditions.

6 / 50

Intrinsically Safe Conductors: Intrinsically safe circuit conductors in grounded metal-sheathed cables shall _______________.

Class III deals with solid, lightweight particulates.

7 / 50

What are Class III locations primarily hazardous for (500.5(D))?

Proper documentation ensures compliance and safety

8 / 50

What is required for documentation of hazardous locations (500.4)?

Power-limited control circuits for amusement attractions are designed to operate at low voltage and power levels for safety.

9 / 50

Power-limited control circuits shall be supplied from a source that has a rated output of not more than _____________________ when installed as an integral part of a permanent amusement attraction.

Focus on the classification for locations where flammable gases or vapors may be present in normal operating conditions.

10 / 50

Where CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) dispensers are installed beneath a canopy or enclosure, all electrical equipment beneath the canopy or enclosure must be suitable for which classification?

Focus on the depth requirement for non-metallic conduits like PVC, RTRC, or HDPE to be permitted.

11 / 50

Underground wiring in motor fuel dispensing facilities shall be installed in threaded rigid metal conduit or threaded steel intermediate metal conduit, or where buried under not less than _______ of cover, shall be permitted to be installed in Type PVC, Type RTRC, or Type HDPE conduit.

Think about the regulations regarding the use of these cable types in temporary electrical installations.

12 / 50

Types NM, NMC, and SE cables can be used for branch circuits for temporary installations without height limitation and without concealment.

13 / 50

A mobile home floor is 700 sq-ft and has two small appliance circuits, an 800-VA, 240-V heater, a 220-VA, 120-V exhaust fan, a 400-VA, 120-V dishwasher, and a 6,000-W electric range. What size supply cord is required to supply this mobile home?

Intrinsically safe systems require detailed installation guidance.

14 / 50

What documentation is required for intrinsically safe installations (500.7(E))?

Article 500 deals with specific location classifications.

15 / 50

What is the primary scope of NEC Article 500 (500.1)?

Focus on the type of protection required to safeguard personnel against electrical shocks in commercial garages.

16 / 50

In a commercial garage, all 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in areas where electrical diagnostic equipment, electrical hand tools, or portable lighting equipment are used must have what type of protection for personnel?

Nonmetallic raceways like PVC and RTRC do not inherently provide electrical continuity or grounding, necessitating additional provisions for grounding.

17 / 50

Where Type PVC conduit, Type RTRC conduit, or cable with a nonmetallic sheath is used, an _______________ shall be included to provide for electrical continuity of the raceway system and for grounding of non–current-carrying metal parts.

Think about the specific grounding conductor requirements for areas where sensitive medical equipment is used.

18 / 50

In a patient care area, metal enclosures containing a receptacle must be connected to a(n) ___________.

Due to the flammability of cellulose nitrate film, specific luminaire types are required to minimize fire hazards.

19 / 50

Lamps located in cellulose nitrate film vaults shall be installed in rigid luminaires of the _______________ type.

The flash point is a key factor in determining whether a location is classified as hazardous.

20 / 50

Where the AHJ can satisfactorily determine that flammable liquids having a flash point below _______________ will not be handled, such location shall not be required to be classified.

One technique adapts equipment for any location type.

21 / 50

What protection technique is permitted for all hazardous locations(500.7(D))?

Think about the amperage ratings of the outlets typically used for temporary power installations and their required safety features.

22 / 50

All __, 125V receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure, and are used by personnel for temporary power, must be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

Consider the types of receptacle outlets that are commonly used for temporary power in various settings.

23 / 50

All ______, 125V receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and are used by personnel for temporary power shall be GFCI protected.

Division 2 addresses risks from containment failure.

24 / 50

How are Class I, Division 2 locations defined (500.5(B)(2))?

Consider which types of cable are suitable for use in underground installations, especially for temporary setups.

25 / 50

Type ______ cable shall be permitted to be installed in a branch-circuit raceway in a temporary underground installation.

Markings identify equipment compatibility with hazardous conditions.

26 / 50

Which marking is required for equipment in Class I locations (500.8(C))?

Unused openings must not compromise safety

27 / 50

What is required for unused openings in hazardous location enclosures (500.8(E)(3))?

Group classification depends on ignition and explosion properties.

28 / 50

What determines the group classification of a material in Class I locations (500.6(A))?

To prevent ignition of surrounding materials, the NEC specifies requirements for equipment in hazardous locations.

29 / 50

Fixed equipment that may produce sparks shall be of the _______________ type.

Explosionproof design handles internal incidents.

30 / 50

What is the purpose of explosionproof equipment in hazardous locations (500.7(A))?

Consider the requirement for protecting wiring from physical damage in temporary installations.

31 / 50

Electrical wiring for lighting, when installed inside tents and concessions, must be securely installed and, where subject to physical damage, provided with ________________________.

Temporary installations have a specified time limit under NEC to ensure safety and prevent prolonged use of non-permanent wiring.

32 / 50

Temporary holiday decorative lighting shall be permitted for a period not to exceed _______________ days.

Think about the specific cable types that can be used for temporary underground installations and their respective regulations.

33 / 50

Type ______ cable shall be permitted to be installed in a branch-circuit raceway in a temporary underground installation.

The NEC specifies minimum dimensions for safe working spaces in front of panelboards, considering the specific application.

34 / 50

The working clearance for a park trailer panelboard shall be not less than _______________ inches wide and 30 inches deep.

The sealing requirement is designed to prevent flammable gases or vapors from traveling through the conduit system to unsafe areas.

35 / 50

Electrical wiring that is below the surface of a Class I, Division 1 location shall be sealed within _______________ feet of the point of emergence above grade.

Consider the types of non-metallic assemblies that might allow for exceptions to the enclosure requirement for splices.

36 / 50

For temporary installations, a box, conduit body, or other enclosure, with a cover installed, shall be required for all splices except where the circuit conductors being spliced are all from nonmetallic multiconductor ______ assemblies, provided that the equipment grounding continuity is maintained with or without the box.

The control switch for contactors in stage lighting systems must be installed within a specific distance to ensure accessibility and safety.

37 / 50

Switches used for studio stage set lighting, where contactors are used as the disconnecting means for fuses, shall have their control located at a distance of not more than _______________ from the contactor.

Think about the grounding requirements for safety during spray painting operations in classified areas.

38 / 50

Electrical wiring used within the classified areas of membrane enclosures during spray painting must be suitable for the location and _______________________.

Think about the regulations governing the use of various cable types in temporary electrical installations.

39 / 50

Types NM, NMC, and SE cables can be used for feeder temporary installations without height limitation and without concealment.

Consider the NEC guideline for minimum wall space width that requires receptacle outlets, similar to dwelling units.

40 / 50

Park trailer receptacle outlets shall be installed at wall spaces _________________ wide.

Consider the types of cable allowed for underground feeder applications in temporary setups.

41 / 50

Type ______ cable shall be permitted to be installed in a feeder raceway in a temporary underground installation.

Reclassification involves changing the classification of a hazardous location to a different system (e.g., Zone system) by meeting specific NEC requirements for that area.

42 / 50

A Class II or Class III, Division 1 or Division 2 location shall be permitted to be reclassified as a Zone 20, Zone 21, or Zone 22 location, provided that all of the space that is classified because of a single combustible dust or ignitable fiber/flying source is _______________ under the requirements of this article.

Class II deals with dust rather than gases or liquids.

43 / 50

What is the defining characteristic of Class II locations (500.5(C))?

Hazardous classifications depend on the likelihood of flammable vapors being present under normal operating conditions. Areas within dispenser pits are considered to have a high probability of flammable vapors.

44 / 50

The entire space within and under a dispenser pit or containment in a Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility is classified as a(n):

The NEC requires grounding of conductive objects in hazardous locations to prevent static electricity buildup and ensure safety.

45 / 50

All electrically conductive objects that convey flammable or combustible liquids _______________.

Think about what type of protection is needed when dealing with receptacles that don’t fall under the 125V, single-phase, 15A, 20A, and 30A ratings for temporary installations.

46 / 50

Receptacles rated for other than 125V, single-phase, 15A, 20A, and 30A in temporary installations must be protected by ____.

Consider the type of conduit that provides the necessary durability and safety for underground wiring in hazardous locations.

47 / 50

In a Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility, underground wiring shall be installed in which type of conduit?

Use NEC demand factors and calculations for determining the total load and the required cord size.

48 / 50

What is the minimum supply cord required for a mobile home with the following specifications:

  • Floor size: 70 ft × 10 ft
  • (2) small appliance circuits
  • (1) 1000-VA, 240 V heater
  • (1) 200-VA, 120 V exhaust fan
  • (1) 400-VA, 120-V dishwasher
  • (1) 7000-VA electric range

The NEC specifies a minimum size requirement for bonding conductors in agricultural environments due to their unique electrical and environmental challenges.

49 / 50

In agricultural buildings, the bonding conductor shall be solid copper, insulated, covered, or bare, and not smaller than _______________.

Consider the types of wiring methods that are suitable for temporary electrical installations.

50 / 50

Feeders for temporary installations can be cable assemblies or multiconductor cords or cables identified for hard usage or extra-hard usage.

Your score is

0%

Exit

Rate & Review

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps us improve our services.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *