NFPA 70, also known as the ____. It is one of the most important tools for electricians.
When used together with local and state laws, it provides the minimum requirements for
the installation of electrical systems. - answer National electric code (NEC)
The primary purpose of the ____ is the practical safeguarding of persons and property
from hazards arising from the use of electricity. A thorough knowledge is one of the first
requirements for becoming a trained electrician. - answer NEC
The NEC has a rich history, from its conceptual beginnings in the late ____ century to
its wide adoption today, the NEC has become the primary driver for ensuring the safe
installation of electrical systems. - answer 19th
In ____ the National association of fire engineers met in Richmond, Virginia. From this
meeting came the idea to draft the first National Electric Code. - answer 1881
The first nationally recommended electrical code was published by the ____ (now
known as the American insurance Association) in 1895. - answer National board of
Fire Underwriters
By 1896 ___ (NELA) was working to make the requirements of the fire insurance
organizations and electrical utilities fit together. - answer National Electric Light
Association
In ____ the NFPA takes over publishing the NEC from NBFU. - answer 1962
____ (NRTLs) are product safety certification laboratories. These labs perform
extensive testing of new products to make sure they are built to establish standards for
electrical and fire safety. - answer Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories
____ publishes a list of NRTLs. - answer OSHA
____ founded in 1926, is made up of companies that manufacture equipment used for
generation, transmission, distribution, control, and utilization of electric power. - answer
NEMA
The objectives of NEMA are to ___ and ___ the quality and reliability of products, to
ensure safety standards in the manufacture and use of products, and to develop
, product standards covering matters such as naming, ratings, performance, testing, and
dimensions. - answer Maintain , Improve
Two organizations that play critical roles in world wide electrical standards are ___ and
____. - answer (IEC) and (IEEE)
Today, the NEC is administered by the ____. - answer (NFPA)
The internet address to submit input for the NEC is ____. - answer www.nfpa.org/70
In order to make best use of the NEC, you must first become familiar with its structure.
The NEC is organized into ___ chapters, followed by informative annexes, the index, a
schedule for the next code cycle, and info on submitting proposed changes. - answer
Nine (9)
The main body of the NEC begins with Article ____, introduction. This provides an
overview of the NEC. Topics covered in this article include:
Purpose of the NEC
Scope of code book
Code arrangement
Enforcement
Mandatory rules, permissive rules, and explanatory material
Formal interpretation
Examination of equipment for safety
Wiring planning
Units of measurement - answer 90
Headings for each NEC application are written in ____. - answer Bold Black letters
_____ explain the circumstances under which a specific part of the NEC does not apply,
and are written in italics. - answer Exceptions
_____ explains something in an application, suggest other sections to read about the
application, or provides tips about the application. - answer Informational note
____ may be included with explanations to show how an application might appear. -
answer Figures
____ often included to provide more detailed application requirements, such as for
different wire sizes, box size, or motor types. - answer Tables
In addition to different types of text, the NEC contains two types of rules, ____ and
____. - answer Mandatory, permissive
The chapters of the NEC are organized into ____ major categories. - answer Five (5)
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