eep April 10, 2025 NEC 500-590 NEC Quizzes Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% Article 500-590 Part03 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. Automatic controls prevent hazards in abnormal conditions. 1 / 50 How must electrostatic spraying equipment be maintained (516.10(A) (5))? a. Operates safely without automatic controls. b. Equipped with automatic controls to de-energize upon fan stoppage or excessive current leakage. c. Maintenance is only required for handheld equipment. d. Equipment requires no specific maintenance protocols. Incorrect. Automatic controls are essential for safe operation. Correct! Automatic de-energizing controls are mandatory for electrostatic spraying equipment. Automatic controls must de-energize electrostatic equipment in cases like fan stoppage or excessive current leakage to prevent ignition. Patient care spaces need reliable grounding methods. 2 / 50 What wiring method is required for branch circuits in patient care spaces (517.13(A))? a. Unshielded cables. b. Any listed wiring method. c. Metal raceways or cables with metallic armor. d. Nonmetallic raceways only. Incorrect. Nonmetallic methods are not suitable for patient care spaces. Correct! Metal raceways or armored cables are required. Metal raceways or cables with metallic armor provide an effective ground-fault current path in patient care spaces. The interior of spray booths is highly hazardous. 3 / 50 What classification applies to the interior of spray booths (516.5(C)(1))? a. Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1. b. Zone 2 only. c. Unclassified. d. Class II, Division 1. Incorrect. Spray booth interiors are classified for significant hazard levels. Correct! The interior is Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1. Spray booth interiors are classified as Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1 due to the high presence of ignitible vapors. Grounding is critical for safety in all hazardous areas. 4 / 50 What grounding requirements apply to metal parts in spray booths (516.16)? a. Grounding is optional for portable components. b. Only fixed equipment needs grounding. c. Grounding applies only to electrical equipment. d. All metal raceways, armors, and non-current-carrying parts must be grounded. Incorrect. Grounding is mandatory for all specified metal parts. Correct! Grounding applies to all metallic components. All specified metal components, including raceways and non-current-carrying parts, must be grounded to prevent static discharge and ignition hazards. Membrane enclosures have specific classifications based on their construction and use. 5 / 50 What classification applies to membrane enclosures used in spray operations (516.18)? a. Always unclassified. b. Class I, Division 1 inside the enclosure and Division 2 within 5 feet outside. c. Class III, Division 1. d. Class II for all spray operations. Incorrect. Classifications vary between inside and outside the membrane. Correct! The interior and surrounding areas are specifically classified. Membrane enclosures are Class I, Division 1 inside and Class I, Division 2 within 5 feet outside to account for spray operation hazards. Safety standards apply to lighting in hazardous areas. 6 / 50 What type of luminaires are allowed in Class I spray areas (516.6(C))? a. Totally enclosed luminaires with glass panels. b. Standard open fixtures. c. Any luminaires if mounted 10 feet high. d. Only explosionproof luminaires. Incorrect. Luminaires must be totally enclosed and suitable for the area. Correct! Only totally enclosed luminaires are allowed. Totally enclosed luminaires separated by glass panels are permitted, ensuring safety in hazardous locations. These areas are not used for patient care. 7 / 50 What areas are exempt from Part II requirements in health care facilities (517.10(B))? a. Patient care areas. b. Business offices, corridors, and waiting rooms. c. Laboratories conducting invasive procedures. d. Critical care spaces in outpatient clinics. Incorrect. Exempt areas are those unrelated to patient care. Correct! These spaces are excluded from Part II requirements. Part II does not apply to business offices, corridors, or waiting rooms, which are not considered patient care spaces. Hazardous locations require robust and enclosed wiring systems. 8 / 50 What wiring methods are permitted in hazardous locations near dispensers (514.4)? a. Only underground wiring methods. b. Flexible cords without restrictions. c. Open wiring systems with protective guards. d. Rigid metal conduit (RMC), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), or listed flexible conduits. Incorrect. Open or flexible wiring is not allowed in hazardous locations. Correct! RMC, IMC, or listed conduits are required. Only listed wiring methods such as RMC, IMC, or flexible conduits are permitted to prevent ignition risks. Sealing prevents vapor migration into unclassified areas. 9 / 50 How must underground conduits be installed near hazardous areas (514.8)? a. No special installation is required if PVC is used. b. Sealed within 10 feet of the point of emergence above grade. c. Installed at least 3 feet below grade with no other restrictions. d. Allowed to terminate at unsealed junction boxes. Incorrect. Sealing within 10 feet of emergence is mandatory. Correct! Underground conduits must be sealed near the point of emergence. Underground conduits must be sealed within 10 feet of their emergence to prevent flammable vapor migration into unclassified locations. Operating rooms need a high receptacle count for equipment. 10 / 50 What is the minimum number of receptacles required in operating rooms (517.19(C))? a. 24 receptacles. b. 8 receptacles. c. 14 receptacles. d. 36 receptacles. Incorrect. The minimum requirement is 36 receptacles. Correct! Operating rooms require at least 36 receptacles. Operating rooms must have a minimum of 36 receptacles to accommodate critical equipment. Wet procedure locations require stringent shock protection measures. 11 / 50 How must wet procedure locations be protected against electric shock (517.20)? a. Receptacles must be mounted above 7 feet. b. No special protection is required. c. Only standard GFCI outlets are allowed. d. With isolated power systems or Class A GFCI protection. Incorrect. Wet procedure locations need specific protective measures. Correct! Isolated power systems or GFCI protection is essential. Wet procedure locations must use isolated power systems or Class A GFCI devices to minimize shock risks. Category 1 spaces require a higher number of receptacles. 12 / 50 How many receptacles must each patient bed location in Category 1 spaces have (517.19(B))? a. 8 receptacles. b. 14 receptacles. c. 20 receptacles. d. 12 receptacles. Incorrect. The minimum requirement is 14 receptacles. Correct! Category 1 bed locations require at least 14 receptacles. A minimum of 14 receptacles is required for each patient bed location in Category 1 spaces. Separation minimizes simultaneous interruptions. 13 / 50 How must essential electrical system feeders be installed (517.31(C))? a. Shared with normal system circuits. b. Installed without physical separation. c. Physically separated from normal system feeders. d. Installed only in nonmetallic raceways. Incorrect. Physical separation is mandatory for essential system feeders. Correct! Separation ensures system reliability. Essential system feeders must be physically separated from normal system feeders to prevent simultaneous failures. Proper placement minimizes ignition risks. 14 / 50 How must electrostatic spray equipment be installed (516.10(A)(1))? a. Without grounding if nonmetallic. b. Outside Class I locations unless listed for such areas. c. Inside the spray booth. d. Always unclassified. Incorrect. Installation depends on classification and listing. Correct! Electrostatic equipment must meet Class I requirements. Transformers and high-voltage portions of electrostatic equipment must be installed outside Class I locations unless specifically listed for such areas. Proper grounding prevents static discharge and ignition risks. 15 / 50 . What grounding requirements apply to electrostatic equipment (516.10(A)(6))? a. Only metal components need grounding. b. All conductive objects in the spray area must be grounded. c. Nonmetallic parts are excluded from grounding requirements. d. Grounding is required only during equipment operation. Incorrect. Grounding is required for all conductive objects in the spray area. Correct! Grounding all conductive objects ensures safety. All conductive objects, including spray equipment, containers, and connectors, must be grounded to prevent static discharge hazards. Patient bed locations need redundancy for reliability. 16 / 50 How must patient bed location circuits be distributed in Category 2 spaces (517.18(A))? a. With circuits connected to separate panelboards. b. All circuits must be from the normal system. c. Using only a single critical branch circuit. d. One circuit from the critical branch and one from the normal system. Incorrect. A combination of critical and normal circuits is required. Correct! Circuits must be sourced from both the critical and normal systems. Patient bed locations in Category 2 spaces must have circuits from both the critical branch and the normal system to ensure reliability. Visual identification aids quick recognition. 17 / 50 How is the life safety branch of the essential electrical system identified (517.33(E))? a. No special identification is required. b. With distinct colors or markings on devices and covers. c. By unique circuit numbers only. d. Only by panelboard labeling. Incorrect. Identification requires clear visual markers. Correct! Distinct colors or markings are mandatory for identification. The life safety branch is identified with distinctive colors or markings on receptacles and cover plates. Below-grade channels can accumulate hazardous vapors. 18 / 50 What classification applies to below-grade channels within 25 feet of a vapor source (516.5(C)(4))? a. Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1. b. Unclassified if ventilated. c. Class II, Division 2. d. Zone 2 only. Incorrect. These areas are highly hazardous and require specific classification. Correct! Below-grade channels are classified as Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1. Below-grade channels within 25 feet of a vapor source are classified as Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1 due to the high risk of vapor accumulation. Wiring above classified areas must still meet safety requirements. 19 / 50 What is required for electrical wiring above classified areas in dispensing facilities (514.7)? a. Rigid metal conduit (RMC), IMC, EMT, or listed flexible conduits with appropriate fittings. b. Wiring must be explosionproof regardless of height. c. Any wiring method is acceptable if installed 10 feet above grade. d. Open wiring methods are acceptable if secured. Incorrect. Specific wiring methods are required for classified areas. Correct! Approved methods like RMC, IMC, and EMT are required. Electrical wiring above hazardous areas must use robust methods like RMC, IMC, EMT, or listed flexible conduits with appropriate fittings to ensure safety. Interlocks ensure drying apparatus does not operate during hazardous conditions. 20 / 50 What requirements apply to portable drying apparatus in spray booths (516.6(D)(2))? a. Interlocked to prevent operation during spray processes and purged before use. b. Allowed without restrictions if heat-controlled. c. Portable drying is not permitted in spray booths. d. Requires no interlocks if placed near the booth. Incorrect. Safety interlocks and purging are mandatory. Correct! Interlocks and purging ensure safety during drying operations. Portable drying apparatus must include interlocks to stop operation during spray processes and purge the booth before re-energizing. Grounding ensures safety in all hazardous locations. 21 / 50 What grounding requirements apply to fuel dispensing facilities (514.16)? a. Grounding applies only to equipment operating above 250 volts. b. No grounding is required for indoor dispensing facilities. c. All metal raceways, metallic cable sheaths, and non-current-carrying metal parts must be grounded and bonded. d. Grounding is required only for portable equipment. Incorrect. Grounding is mandatory for all metallic components, fixed or portable. Correct! All metallic raceways and components must be grounded. All specified metallic components must be grounded and bonded per Article 514 to prevent ignition hazards and ensure electrical safety. Categorization depends on the level of care provided. 22 / 50 What classification applies to patient care spaces based on risk assessment (517.10)? a. Business areas are always classified as critical care spaces. b. All spaces in a health care facility are Category 1. c. Patient care spaces are categorized as Category 1, 2, 3, or 4. d. There is no categorization of patient care spaces. Incorrect. Spaces are classified to address differing levels of care. Correct! Patient care spaces are categorized into four levels. Patient care spaces are categorized into four levels based on the anticipated level of care and risk. Grounding points reduce electrical hazards in patient areas. 23 / 50 What is the purpose of a patient equipment grounding point in patient care vicinities (517.19(D))? a. Minimizes potential differences in patient care vicinities. b. Provides a decorative fixture in patient rooms. c. Eliminates the need for branch circuit grounding. d. Ensures physical separation of patient care equipment. Incorrect. Grounding points serve critical safety purposes. Correct! Grounding points help reduce potential differences in patient vicinities. The grounding point minimizes potential differences in patient care areas, enhancing safety for patients and staff. Portable equipment in hazardous areas needs specific safety features. 24 / 50 How must portable luminaires be used in spray areas (516.6(D))? a. Portable luminaires require no special listing. b. Standard luminaires are acceptable if handheld. c. Portable luminaires are prohibited. d. They must be listed for Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1 locations. Incorrect. Only listed portable luminaires are allowed in hazardous areas. Correct! Portable luminaires must meet specific listing requirements. Portable luminaires in spray areas must be listed for Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1 locations to minimize ignition risks. The classification focuses on the assembly areas specifically. 25 / 50 How are areas with multiple occupancies handled under Article 518 (518.2(B))? a. All occupancies in the building are treated as assembly occupancies. b. The entire building is classified under the stricter occupancy. c. Only the portion used for assembly is classified under Article 518. d. No special classification is applied. Incorrect. Only the assembly areas are classified under Article 518. Correct! The classification applies only to assembly areas. When a portion of a building is used for assembly, only that part is subject to Article 518 requirements, not the entire building. Pediatric spaces need protection against accidental access. 26 / 50 What requirement applies to receptacles in pediatric care spaces (517.18(C))? a. They must be installed 7.5 feet above the floor. b. No special requirements are necessary. c. Only hospital-grade receptacles are required. d. They must be listed tamper-resistant or use tamper-resistant covers. Incorrect. Tamper-resistant features are required in pediatric care spaces. Correct! Tamper-resistant or covered receptacles ensure safety. Receptacles in pediatric care spaces must be tamper-resistant or equipped with tamper-resistant covers to prevent harm to children. This article addresses multiple processes involving hazardous materials. 27 / 50 What is the primary scope of NEC Article 516 (516.1)? a. Includes all residential spray applications. b. Covers only solvent-based coating operations. c. Applies only to painting processes in industrial facilities. d. Covers spray application, dipping, coating, and printing processes involving flammable or combustible materials. Incorrect. The scope includes more than painting or specific materials. Correct! Article 516 covers various hazardous material processes. Article 516 applies to spray applications and other processes involving flammable liquids, combustible materials, and powders. The location ensures accessibility in emergencies. 28 / 50 How must emergency disconnects be installed at dispensing facilities (514.11(A))? a. Located between 20 and 100 feet from the dispensers and clearly identified. b. Positioned only at the main service panel. c. Installed within 10 feet of the dispensers. d. Emergency disconnects are optional. Incorrect. Disconnects must be positioned between 20 and 100 feet and clearly identified. Correct! Emergency disconnects are positioned at a safe and accessible distance. Emergency disconnects must be located between 20 and 100 feet from dispensing devices and be clearly marked for easy identification. The critical branch supports vital patient care functions. 29 / 50 What is the primary function of the critical branch in an essential electrical system (517.34(A))? a. Provides task illumination, fixed equipment, and select receptacles in patient care spaces. b. Supplies emergency exit lighting exclusively. c. Powers general lighting systems. d. Operates HVAC equipment only. Incorrect. The critical branch is not limited to a single function. Correct! It supports multiple essential patient care functions. The critical branch supplies critical equipment, task illumination, and select receptacles necessary for patient care. Focus on human-oriented health care facilities. 30 / 50 What is the scope of NEC Article 517 (517.1)? a. Includes in-home health care settings exclusively. b. Applies only to critical care hospitals. c. Covers electrical construction in health care facilities for human beings. d. Covers veterinary clinics and animal hospitals. Incorrect. Article 517 excludes veterinary and in-home exclusive care. Correct! It specifically targets facilities for human care. Article 517 applies to electrical construction and installation criteria in health care facilities serving humans. Area classification depends on proximity to hazardous sources. 31 / 50 How is the area around open containers with Class I liquids classified (516.4)? a. Class III. b. Class I, Division 1 within 3 feet, Division 2 for the next 2 feet. c. Unclassified if ventilated. d. Class II, Division 2 for all areas. Incorrect. Classification is specific to distance and liquid properties. Correct! Classification changes with distance from the container. The area within 3 feet is Class I, Division 1, and the next 2 feet is classified as Class I, Division 2 for open containers with Class I liquids. Redundancy ensures system reliability during outages. 32 / 50 How must essential electrical systems in health care facilities be powered (517.30)? a. By a single emergency generator. b. By utility power alone. c. By renewable energy sources only. d. By at least two independent power sources, one being on-site. Incorrect. Two independent power sources are mandatory. Correct! Two independent sources, including an on-site generator, are required. Essential electrical systems must have at least two independent sources, one of which must be an on-site generator or equivalent. Glass panels ensure separation from hazardous vapors. 33 / 50 How must luminaires in printing and coating equipment enclosures be installed (516.37)? a. Installed directly above the process area with no classification requirements. b. Mounted inside the enclosure with no additional protections. c. Separated by glass panels sealed to confine vapors. d. General-purpose luminaires can be used without restrictions. Incorrect. Luminaires must be separated and sealed off from vapors. Correct! Glass panels ensure luminaires are safely separated from vapors. Luminaires in process enclosures must be separated from the hazardous area by sealed glass panels to prevent vapor ignition. At least one critical and one normal branch circuit are required. 34 / 50 What is the minimum branch circuit requirement for patient bed locations in Category 2 spaces (517.18(A))? a. One branch circuit from the critical branch only. b. One branch circuit from a Type 2 essential system. c. Two branch circuits: one critical and one normal. d. Three circuits from separate transfer switches. Incorrect. A critical and normal branch are both required. Correct! Both branches must supply the patient bed location. Each patient bed must have two circuits, one from the critical branch and one from the normal system. Underground tanks are treated as highly hazardous environments. 35 / 50 What classification applies to underground tanks storing flammable liquids (514.3(B)(1))? a. Class III regardless of contents. b. Class II, Division 2 if ventilated. c. Unclassified if tanks are covered. d. Class I, Zone 0 or 1 inside the tank. Incorrect. Underground tanks are classified as Zone 0 or 1 due to flammable liquid storage. Correct! Underground tanks are classified as Class I, Zone 0 or 1 inside. Underground tanks storing flammable liquids are classified as Class I, Zone 0 or 1 inside the tank, reflecting the constant presence of ignitible vapors. Wet locations have strict safety requirements to prevent shock. 36 / 50 What are the minimum wiring methods for circuits in wet procedure locations (517.20)? a. No specific requirements. b. Isolated power systems or circuits with Class A GFCI. c. Nonmetallic cables. d. Any listed flexible conduit. Incorrect. Nonmetallic cables are not suitable for wet locations. Correct! Wet locations require isolated systems or Class A GFCI. Wet procedure locations require isolated power systems or circuits protected by Class A GFCI to ensure safety. Critical circuits must be easily identifiable. 37 / 50 How must critical branch circuits be identified (517.31(E))? a. No special identification is required. b. Marked on the panelboard only. c. With distinctive colors or markings on receptacles or cover plates. d. With green insulation. Incorrect. Distinctive identification on the receptacle or cover plate is mandatory. Correct! Markings or colors make identification straightforward. Critical branch circuits must be identified on receptacles or cover plates with distinctive markings or colors. Sealing prevents the migration of flammable vapors. 38 / 50 What is required for sealing raceways and cables in Class I locations at bulk storage plants (515.9)? a. Sealing is required only for vertical boundaries. b. No sealing is required for nonmetallic raceways. c. Seals must be applied to both horizontal and vertical boundaries. d. Seals are optional if using explosionproof equipment. Incorrect. Seals are mandatory for all boundaries in Class I locations. Correct! Seals are required for both horizontal and vertical boundaries. Sealing must be applied to both horizontal and vertical boundaries in Class I locations to prevent the spread of hazardous vapors. This article pertains to large-scale storage and distribution facilities. 39 / 50 What is the scope of NEC Article 515 (515.1)? a. Covers residential storage of flammable liquids. b. Applies only to facilities storing cryogenic liquids. c. Includes all fuel dispensing operations. d. Covers bulk storage and distribution of flammable liquids by tanks, pipelines, or containers. Incorrect. The article is specific to bulk storage and distribution operations. Correct! Article 515 focuses on bulk storage and distribution of flammable liquids. Article 515 applies to facilities where flammable liquids are stored or blended in bulk for distribution through various means, including pipelines and tank vehicles. Grounding ensures safety for all metallic components. 40 / 50 What grounding and bonding requirements apply to bulk storage plants (515.16)? a. Bonding applies only to portable equipment. b. Only metal tanks must be grounded. c. All metal raceways, armor, and non-current-carrying metal parts must be grounded and bonded. d. Grounding is optional for nonmetallic raceways. Incorrect. Grounding is mandatory for all specified metallic components. Correct! Grounding and bonding apply to all metallic parts in bulk storage plants. Grounding and bonding are required for all metallic components, including raceways, armor, and non-current-carrying metal parts, to prevent ignition hazards. Safety measures ensure full isolation during service. 41 / 50 What provisions are required for maintenance and service of dispensing equipment (514.13)? a. No special provisions are required. b. Maintenance is only allowed during operational hours. c. Dispensers must have power disconnected at the service panel. d. Means to disconnect all external voltage sources, including backfeed, must be provided. Incorrect. Disconnection must isolate all external and backfeed voltage sources. Correct! Means to disconnect all voltage sources is required. All external voltage sources, including potential backfeed, must be disconnectable to isolate equipment fully during maintenance. Hazard levels decrease with distance but remain significant. 42 / 50 What classification applies to unenclosed spray areas within 20 feet horizontally (516.5(D)(1))? a. Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2. b. Zone 1 only. c. Unclassified. d. Class III. Incorrect. Classification considers the proximity to the spray area. Correct! These areas are Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2. Areas within 20 feet horizontally of unenclosed spray operations are classified as Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2. Underground installations require robust and listed methods for safety. 43 / 50 What wiring methods are permitted for underground installations in bulk storage plants (515.8(A))? a. Flexible cords and cables. b. Threaded RMC, IMC, or listed nonmetallic conduits with specific burial depths. c. Open wiring methods are allowed below grade. d. Only nonmetallic raceways without restrictions. Incorrect. Wiring must comply with listed methods and specific burial requirements. Correct! Threaded RMC, IMC, or listed nonmetallic conduits with burial depth requirements are allowed. Threaded RMC, IMC, or listed nonmetallic conduits (such as PVC or RTRC) buried at least 600 mm (2 feet) are permitted for underground wiring in bulk storage plants. Article 518 is specific to larger gatherings, not schools or residential spaces. 44 / 50 What is the scope of NEC Article 518 (518.1)? a. Covers small residential gatherings. b. Applies only to theaters with permanent seating. c. Buildings or portions of buildings designed for the assembly of 100 or more persons. d. Includes all buildings used for educational purposes. Incorrect. Article 518 excludes small gatherings and educational facilities. Correct! It applies to spaces for 100 or more people. The article applies to buildings or portions of buildings designed for the assembly of 100 or more persons for purposes like worship, entertainment, or dining. Essential systems need redundancy. 45 / 50 What are the required power sources for a Type 1 Essential Electrical System (517.30(A))? a. Two independent sources, including an on-site generator. b. A combination of batteries and solar power only. c. A single utility source. d. At least two independent sources. Incorrect. Two independent sources are mandatory. Correct! The system needs two sources, including an on-site generator. Type 1 EES requires at least two independent sources, one of which must be an on-site generator, to ensure reliability. Conductor size is specified for adequate bonding. 46 / 50 What size of conductor is required to bond panelboards in patient care spaces (517.14)? a. Any size, as long as it is insulated. b. No bonding is required. c. At least 10 AWG insulated copper conductor. d. 14 AWG bare copper conductor. Incorrect. The bonding conductor must be at least 10 AWG and insulated. Correct! Bonding requires at least a 10 AWG insulated copper conductor. A minimum of 10 AWG insulated copper conductor is required to bond panelboards serving patient care spaces. Recirculated air needs careful control to prevent hazards. 47 / 50 What safety features are required for spray booths with recirculated exhaust air (516.5(D)(4))? a. Exhaust air cannot be recirculated. b. No specific features are required. c. General-purpose fans and ducts. d. Secondary particulate filters and classified air paths. Incorrect. Specific safety measures are required for recirculation. Correct! Secondary filters and classified air paths ensure safety. Spray booths with recirculated exhaust air must include secondary particulate filters and classify recirculated air paths to maintain safety. Critical care equipment needs uninterrupted power. 48 / 50 What exception applies to ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection in patient bed locations (517.21)? a. GFCI protection is not required in any patient care areas. b. GFCI protection is required for Category 1 spaces only. c. GFCI protection is not required for receptacles serving life-support equipment. d. All receptacles must have GFCI protection. Incorrect. Life-support equipment receptacles are specifically exempt. Correct! GFCI protection is not required for life-support equipment. Receptacles for life-support equipment are exempt from GFCI requirements to ensure continuous operation. Seals prevent fuel vapor migration. 49 / 50 What sealing requirements apply to conduits entering dispensers (514.9(A))? a. Listed seals must be the first fitting after conduits emerge from the earth or concrete. b. Seals are required only for underground conduits. c. No seals are required if ventilation is present. d. Sealing is optional if dispensers are explosionproof. Incorrect. Sealing is mandatory for all conduits entering dispensers. Correct! Listed seals must be the first fitting after conduit emergence. Conduits entering dispensers must use listed seals as the first fitting after emerging to prevent the passage of flammable vapors. Indoor areas with continuous vapor presence require the highest classification. 50 / 50 How are indoor equipment areas classified when flammable vapor–air mixtures exist under normal operation (515.3)? a. Class I, Division 1 or Zone 0. b. Class III. c. Unclassified if ventilation is present. d. Class II, Division 1. Incorrect. These areas require Class I, Division 1 or Zone 0 classification. Correct! Indoor areas with flammable vapor presence are classified as Class I, Division 1 or Zone 0. Indoor equipment areas with flammable vapor-air mixtures during normal operations are classified as Class I, Division 1 or Zone 0 due to high ignition risks. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz 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. Send feedback Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment* Name* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Post Comment
