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Article 500-590 Part08

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 whether the power source, whether from a utility or an on-site generator, affects the requirement for ground-fault protection in temporary wiring.

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Ground-fault protection for personnel is required for all temporary wiring used for construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition of buildings, structures, or equipment, from power derived from an ________.

Think about the distinction between handling or storing fibers and manufacturing them.

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A Class III, Division __________ location is where easily ignitable fibers/flyings are stored or handled but not manufactured.

Consider the power requirements typically needed for equipment used on stages or sets in motion picture studios.

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Receptacles of DC plugging boxes shall be rated at not ______ when used on a stage or set of a motion picture studio.

Think about the range of voltage systems typically covered for recreational vehicle and mobile home installations.

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Article 551 covers combination electrical systems, generator installations, and __________ nominal systems.

Consider the safety requirements for attachment plugs used with flexible cords in Class I locations.

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In Class I locations, attachment plugs shall be of the type providing for ______ a permitted flexible cord and shall be identified for the location.

Think about the color commonly used for identifying intrinsically safe wiring in hazardous locations.

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Color coding shall be permitted to identify intrinsically safe conductors where they are colored light _____ and where no other conductors colored light _____ are used.

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Isolated ground receptacles are required to have an ________ triangle on their face.

Consider whether the service-entrance conductors should be installed before or after the building is erected when the point of attachment is unknown.

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Where the point of attachment is not known, service-entrance conductors for a manufactured building shall be installed ______.

Consider the specific distance requirements for cable seals to ensure safety and compliance in hazardous environments.

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In Class I, Division 1 locations, seals for cables entering enclosures shall be installed within ______ in. of the enclosure or as required by the enclosure marking.

Consider the safety requirements in hazardous locations like aircraft hangars where flammable vapors may be present.

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Attachment plugs and receptacles in Class I locations of aircraft hangars shall be _________.

Consider the NEC requirements for receptacle outlets used on construction sites with portable generators.

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NEC 590.6(A)(3) requires that all 125-volt and 125/250-volt, single-phase, 15-, 20-,and 30-ampere receptacle outlets used on a construction site that are a part of a portable generator have listed _____.

Think about the division classification for areas where fibers or flyings are actively handled, manufactured, or used.

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Class III, Division __________ locations include areas where easily ignitable fibers/flyings are handled, manufactured, or used.

Consider the minimum number of threads needed to ensure a secure and explosionproof connection in hazardous locations.

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For listed explosionproof equipment, factory-threaded NPT entries shall be made up with at least _____ threads fully engaged.

Consider the specific thickness and cover requirements for conduits used in hazardous underground environments according to the NEC.

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Type PVC conduit, Type RTRC conduit, and Type HDPE conduit shall be permitted in Class I, Division 1 underground locations where encased in a concrete envelope a minimum of ______ in. thick and provided with not less than ______ in. of cover measured from the top of the conduit to grade.

Consider the height requirements needed to safely classify hazardous areas near aircraft power plants and fuel tanks in a hangar.

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Within the vicinity of aircraft in an aircraft hangar, the area within 5 ft horizontally from aircraft power plants or aircraft fuel tanks shall be classified as a Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2 location that extends upward from the floor to a level of _______ feet above the upper surface of wings and engine enclosures.

Think about whether intrinsically safe apparatus can be installed in multiple types of hazardous locations as long as they are identified for that location.

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Intrinsically safe apparatus, and associated apparatus, are permitted to be installed in _______.

Consider where it would be safest to locate service equipment in relation to floating docks or marinas.

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Service equipment for floating docks or marinas shall be located ______ the floating structure.

Consider the safety and durability requirements for wiring in theaters and similar performance areas, which may involve a variety of allowed wiring methods.

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The fixed wiring methods permitted in theaters, audience areas of motion picture and television studios, performance areas, and similar locations are ______.

Think about the additional safety measures needed for cranes operating in hazardous locations like Class III areas, where fibers or flyings may pose fire or explosion risks.

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The power supply to contact conductors of a crane in Class III locations shall _______.

Consider whether grounding is necessary for metal enclosures and raceways in intrinsically safe systems.

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Intrinsically safe apparatus, metal enclosures, and metal raceways shall be connected to the equipment grounding conductor.

Think about all the factors that could influence the potential for an explosive or hazardous atmosphere in a Class I, Division 2 location.

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When determining a Class I, Division 2 location, the ________ is a factor that should be considered in determining the classification and extent of the location.

Consider the lower power requirements for mobile homes equipped with gas or oil-fired heating and cooking appliances, which allows for a reduced amp rating.

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A mobile home that is factory equipped with gas or oil-fired central heating equipment and cooking appliances can be provided with a listed mobile home power-supply cord rated _______.

Consider the safety requirements for circuit breakers and their placement in various classification zones.

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Circuit breakers in Class I, Division 2 locations that are not hermetically sealed or oil-immersed shall be installed in a Class I, Division 1 enclosure.

Consider that the NEC emphasizes personnel safety on construction sites, particularly the use of GFCI protection to prevent electrical shocks.

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NEC 590.6(A)(3) requires that all 125-volt and 125/250-volt, single-phase, 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets used on a construction site that are part of a portable generator must have listed ____.

Think about the specific title of the person responsible for the direct control and operation of amusement rides.

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The individual responsible for starting, stopping, and controlling an amusement ride or supervising a concession is known as the “__________”.

Think about the specific NEC sections that address safety requirements for temporary power setups.

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Section 590.6(A)(3) provides the GFCI requirements for 15 kW or smaller portable generators used for temporary electric power and lighting.

27 / 41

Where CNG or LNG dispensers are installed beneath a canopy or enclosure, all electrical equipment installed beneath the canopy or enclosure shall be suitable for.

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Isolated ground receptacles are required to have a(n) ____ triangle on their face.

Think about the types of enclosures that are specifically designed to keep out dust and other particulates.

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____ enclosures are constructed so that dust will not enter under specific test conditions.

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Which raceway(s) may be used in hazardous locations?

Think about what is essential for ensuring that those working in hazardous locations are informed about the specific classification and safety measures.

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All areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations shall be properly _______ and shall be available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electrical equipment at these locations.

Consider the types of fittings required for secure and safe installations in hazardous locations with metric-threaded entries.

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Equipment used in hazardous (classified) locations with metric threaded entries shall be installed using _______.

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In a Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility, underground wiring shall be installed in threaded rigid metal conduit or__________.

Consider why it is important to ensure tight connections in hazardous locations where flammable materials are present.

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Threaded conduits or fittings installed in hazardous (classified) locations shall be made wrench tight to __________.

Think about the specifications that dictate the size of fittings allowed in explosive environments.

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In Class I, Division 1 locations, only explosionproof unions, couplings, reducers, elbows, and capped elbows that are not larger than the ______ of the enclosure entry shall be permitted between the sealing fitting and the enclosure.

Think about whether multiple power-supply cords are necessary for a mobile home equipped with gas or oil-fired appliances.

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How many 40A rated power-supply cords can a mobile home equipped with gas or oil-fired central heating and cooking appliances use?

Think about the importance of distinguishing receptacles connected to life safety systems in healthcare environments for quick identification during emergencies.

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Receptacles or their cover plates, supplied from the life safety or equipment branches in nursing homes, shall have a distinctive color or marking to be readily identifiable.

Consider whether relocating equipment to less hazardous areas can help reduce the need for specialized, more expensive equipment.

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It is frequently possible to locate much of the equipment in less hazardous or unclassified locations and thus reduce the amount of special equipment required.

Consider what is necessary to ensure the electrical safety of metal apparatus in hazardous locations.

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In hazardous (classified) locations, intrinsically safe apparatus, if of metal, shall be ______ in the hazardous (classified) location in accordance with 501.30(A), 502.30(A), 503.30(A), 505.25, or 506.25, as applicable.

Consider how different factors contribute to the risk of fire or explosion in hazardous areas.

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The quantity of flammable material, the adequacy of ventilation, and the industry’s history with explosions or fires are all important factors in determining the classification and extent of a Class I, Division 2 location, as specified in NEC Article 500.5(B)(2).

Think about the types of materials that create hazardous environments in which special electrical considerations are required.

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NEC requires that areas be classified as hazardous locations if they contain which of the following?

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