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Article 500-590 Part07

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.

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Consider the NEC regulations regarding the sealing of conduits for safety in motor fuel dispensers.

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A listed seal for motor fuel dispensers shall be provided in each conduit run ___________.

Think about the various locations where GFCI protection is required for electrical safety in mobile homes.

2 / 50

GFCI protection in a mobile home shall be provided for ______.

Consider the type of care that is generally provided in rooms designated for basic care in health care facilities.

3 / 50

Spaces in health care facilities, formerly known as basic care rooms [(spaces)], are typically where ______ medical or dental care, treatment, or examinations are performed.

Consider the minimum number of residents required for a facility to be classified as a nursing home.

4 / 50

A nursing home is a building or portion of a building used for the housing and nursing care, on a 24-hour basis, of ______ or more persons who, because of mental or physical incapacity, might be unable to provide for their own needs and safety without the assistance of another person.

Consider the types of conduit that are suitable for underground installations in commercial environments.

5 / 50

Underground wiring in a commercial garage shall be installed in ______.

Consider the types of areas that are designated specifically for patient care versus those used for administrative or communal purposes.

6 / 50

The patient care space of a health care facility does not typically include business offices, corridors, lounges, day rooms, dining rooms, or similar areas.

Consider the various activities that occur in areas designated for patient care.

7 / 50

The “patient care space” is any space within a health care facility where patients are intended to be ______.

Think about the types of patient care spaces that fall under the category of general care.

8 / 50

Spaces in health care facilities were formerly known as general care rooms [(spaces)] and include such spaces as ______.

Think about the safety requirements for patrons using unattended self-service fuel dispensing facilities.

9 / 50

The devices or disconnects for unattended self-service motor fuel dispensing facilities shall be readily accessible to patrons, and at least ______ additional device(s) or disconnect(s) shall be readily accessible to each group of dispensing devices on an individual island.

Consider the proper terminology used in the NEC to describe the marking and connection requirements for grounding conductors.

10 / 50

In health care facilities, the insulated grounding conductor required in 517.13(B)(1) shall be clearly ______ along its entire length by green insulation, with no yellow stripes, and shall not be connected to the grounding terminals of isolated ground receptacles but shall be connected to the box or enclosure indicated in 517.13(B)(2) and to noncurrent-carrying conductive surfaces of fixed electrical equipment indicated in 517.13(B)(3).

Consider the different types of care that fall under the jurisdiction of health care facility regulations.

11 / 50

The requirements of Article 517 apply to buildings or portions of buildings, or mobile enclosures in which human medical, dental, ______, or surgical care are provided.

Consider the height above the floor that defines the boundaries of hazardous locations in unventilated areas.

12 / 50

For each floor area inside a major repair garage where ventilation is not provided and Class I liquids or gaseous fuels are not transferred or dispensed, the entire area up to a level of ______ in. above the floor is considered to be a Class I, Division 2 location.

Consider the minimum number of inpatients required for a facility to be classified as a hospital.

13 / 50

A hospital is a building or portion thereof used for the medical, psychiatric, obstetrical, or surgical care, on a 24-hour basis, of ______ or more inpatients.

Consider the different categories of patient care spaces and their associated risks in a health care environment.

14 / 50

The “Basic Care (Category ___) Space” of a patient care space in a health care facility is a space in which failure of equipment or a system is not likely to cause injury to the patients, staff, or visitors but can cause patient discomfort.

Consider the NEC articles that deal with temporary installations and their specific applications.

15 / 50

Article ______ covers the installation of portable wiring and equipment for carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar functions.

Consider the various conduit types that are permissible for underground installations in relation to motor fuel dispensers.

16 / 50

Underground wiring to motor fuel dispensers shall be installed in ______.

Consider the height specification that allows for a different grounding return path in patient care settings.

17 / 50

In patient care spaces, luminaires more than ______ ft above the floor and switches located outside of the patient care vicinity shall be permitted to be connected to an equipment grounding return path complying with 517.13(A) or (B).

Consider the impact of equipment or system failure in a general care setting within a health care facility.

18 / 50

The “General Care (Category 2) Space” of patient care spaces in health care facilities are spaces in which failure of equipment or a system is likely to cause ______ injury to patients, staff, or visitors.

Consider the specific type of receptacle that has requirements related to patient care spaces.

19 / 50

In health care facilities, ______ ground receptacle(s) installed in patient care spaces outside of a patient care vicinity(s) shall comply with 517.16(B)(1) and (2).

Think about the definitions used in the NEC for structures that can serve as dwellings and their mobility features.

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A ______ is a structure transportable in one or more sections that is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, whether or not connected to the utilities, and includes plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein.

Think about the terminology used in the NEC to describe how specific electrical conductors must be marked.

21 / 50

In health care facilities, the equipment grounding conductor connected to the grounding terminals of isolated ground receptacles in patient care spaces shall be clearly ______ along the equipment grounding conductor’s entire length by green insulation with one or more yellow stripes.

Think about the terminology used in health care facilities and how it has evolved over time.

22 / 50

Spaces in health care facilities were formerly known as support rooms [(spaces)].

Consider the NEC classifications that apply to unventilated areas in major repair garages.

23 / 50

In major repair garages where ventilation is not provided, any pit or depression below floor level shall be a Class I, ______ location.

Consider the regulations surrounding the use of grounding receptacles specifically in patient care environments.

24 / 50

In health care facilities, isolated grounding receptacles shall be installed in a patient care vicinity.

Consider how the presence or absence of Class I liquids or gaseous fuels and the adequacy of ventilation affect the classification of a location.

25 / 50

Where Class I liquids or gaseous fuels will not be transferred in a minor repair garage, such location is considered to be a(n) ______ location, provided the entire floor area has mechanical ventilation providing a minimum of four air changes per hour or one cubic foot per minute of exchanged air for each square foot of floor area.

Consider the types of responsibilities associated with the management of a health care facility.

26 / 50

The person or persons who have the overall ______ responsibility for the operation of a health care facility is known as the “Governing Body”.

Consider the NEC regulations regarding cable installation and securing methods in agricultural environments.

27 / 50

All cables installed in agricultural buildings shall be secured within ______ im. of each cabinet, box, or fitting.

Consider the different types of markings and certifications required for equipment used in portable applications.

28 / 50

Where GFCI protection at carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar events is provided through the use of GFCI receptacles, and the branch circuits supplying receptacles utilize flexible cord, the GFCI protection shall be ______ for portable use.

Consider the position of sealing fittings in relation to the conduit as it exits the ground.

29 / 50

The sealing fitting or listed explosionproof reducer at the seal for motor fuel dispensers shall be the ______ fitting after the conduit emerges from the earth or concrete.

Consider the definitions provided in the NEC regarding different types of mobile structures.

30 / 50

For the purpose of this Code and unless otherwise indicated, the term “mobile home” includes manufactured homes and excludes park trailers defined in Article 552.4.

Consider the classification of pits in minor repair garages based on ventilation and the types of operations performed.

31 / 50

Any pit for which ventilation is not provided below a minor repair garage floor level of a lubrication or service room is considered to be a Class I, ______ location.

Consider the importance of accessibility for safety devices in fuel dispensing operations.

32 / 50

The devices or disconnects for attended self-service motor fuel dispensing facilities shall be ______ to the attendant.

Consider the terms used to describe areas where patient care takes place within health care facilities.

33 / 50

A patient ______ is the location of an inpatient sleeping bed, or the bed or procedure table of a critical care space.

Consider the safety measures required for electrical systems in areas where flammable liquids are dispensed.

34 / 50

Fuel dispensing systems shall be provided with one or more clearly identified emergency shutoff device(s) or electrical disconnects installed in approved locations and shall disconnect power to all remote pumps serving the dispensing devices; associated power, control, and signal circuits; and to all other electrical equipment in the hazardous (classified) locations surrounding the fuel dispensing devices.

Consider the comprehensive definition that encompasses the types of care provided in medical and dental offices.

35 / 50

A “Medical Office (Dental Office)” is a building or part thereof in which ______.

Consider the classification of liquids and gases as defined by the NEC in relation to hazardous areas.

36 / 50

In major and minor repair garages, where vehicles using Class ____ liquids or heavier-than-air gaseous fuels (such as LPG) are repaired, hazardous area classification guidance is found in Table 511.3(C).

Consider the maximum allowable ground-fault protection level specified for electrical systems in marine environments.

37 / 50

The overcurrent protective devices that supply marinas, boatyards, and commercial and noncommercial docking facilities shall have ground-fault protection not exceeding ______.

The devices or disconnects for attended self-service motor fuel dispensing facilities shall be __ to the

38 / 50

______ for fuel dispensing systems shall disconnect power to all dispensing devices; to all remote pumps serving the dispensing devices; to all associated power, control, and signal circuits; and to all other electrical equipment in the hazardous (classified) locations surrounding the fuel dispensing devices.

Consider the classification that involves minimal risk to patient care regarding equipment failure.

39 / 50

The patient care space of a health care facility known as a “______ Space” is a space in which failure of equipment or a system is not likely to have a physical impact on patient care.

Consider the terminology used to define areas within health care facilities that require specific grounding practices.

40 / 50

In health care facilities, the grounding terminals of isolated ground receptacles installed in branch circuits for patient care ______ shall be connected to an insulated equipment grounding conductor in accordance with 250.146(D) in addition to the equipment grounding conductor path required in 517.13(A).

Consider the vertical distance from the ceiling that affects the hazardous area classification in garages with gaseous fueled vehicles.

41 / 50

In major repair garages where lighter-than-air gaseous fueled vehicles, such as vehicles fueled by natural gas or hydrogen, are repaired or stored, the area within _____ in. of the ceiling is classified as Class I, Division 2 unless otherwise noted.

Think about the type of care and supervision provided in limited care facilities and their operational hours.

42 / 50

A limited care facility is a building or portion thereof used on a(n) ______ basis for the housing of four or more persons who are incapable of self-preservation because of age; physical limitation due to accident or illness; or mental limitations, mental illness, or chemical dependency.

Consider the types of receptacles that have specific grounding requirements in health care facilities.

43 / 50

In patient care spaces, an insulated equipment bonding jumper that directly connects to the equipment grounding conductor is permitted to connect the box and receptacle(s) to the equipment grounding conductor for other than ______ ground receptacles.

Think about the types of procedures and equipment associated with spaces formerly designated as basic care.

44 / 50

Spaces in health care facilities, formerly known as basic care spaces, are typically where patients are intended to be subjected to invasive procedures and connected to line-operated, patient care-related appliances.

Think about the authority responsible for making decisions about patient care space in health care facilities.

45 / 50

The ______ of the health care facility designates patient care space in accordance with the type of patient care anticipated.

Consider the activities involving vehicles that would necessitate hazardous area classification guidance.

46 / 50

In major repair garages where vehicles using lighter-than-air gaseous fuels (such as hydrogen and natural gas) are ______, hazardous area classification guidance is found in Table 511.3(B).

Consider the NEC regulations regarding the appropriate distance for emergency shutoff devices from dispensing equipment.

47 / 50

Emergency shutoff devices or disconnects for fuel dispensing systems shall be installed in approved locations but not less than ______ ft or more than ______ ft from the fuel dispensing devices that they serve.

Consider the NEC requirements for grounding in health care facilities, particularly in areas with patient care.

48 / 50

All branch circuits serving patient care spaces shall be provided with an effective ground-fault current path by installation in a metal raceway system, or a cable having a metallic armor or sheath assembly. The metal raceway system, metallic cable armor, or sheath assembly shall itself qualify as an equipment grounding conductor in accordance with 250.118.

Consider the severity of the consequences related to equipment failure in critical care environments.

49 / 50

The “Critical Care (Category 1) Space” of patient care spaces in health care facilities are spaces in which failure of equipment or a system is likely to cause ______ injury or death to patients, staff, or visitors.

Think about the terminology used in the NEC to describe how specific electrical conductors must be marked.

50 / 50

In health care facilities, isolated ground receptacles are typically installed where a reduction of electrical
noise (electromagnetic inteterferance) is necessary, and ______ grounding paths are to be avoided.

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