ELECTRICAL QC INTERVIEW QUESTION ANSWERS

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ELECTRICAL QC INTERVIEW QUESTION ANSWERS

ELECTRICAL QC INTERVIEW QUESTION ANSWERS, Capacitors related Question Answers, Transformer related Question Answers, Agricultural Buildings question answers

Motor related Question Answers

  • Are ampacities and sizing of components other than overload devices based on table values rather than nameplate values?

NEC Reference: 430.6(A)( I)

  • Are conductor ampacities for individual continuous duty motors at least 125% of table full-load current?

NEC Reference: 430.22(A)

  • Do conductors supplying multiple motors have ampacities equal to at least the sum of the full-load current rating of all of the motors plus 125% of largest motor?

NEC Reference: 430.24

  • Does motor overload protection exceed permitted values?

NEC Reference: 430.32 to 430.44

  • Does the motor branch-circuit short-circuit and groundfault protection exceed permitted values?

NEC Reference: 430.5.1 to 430.58

  • Does the motor feeder short-circuit and ground-fault protection exceed permitted values?

NEC Reference: 430.62 w 430.63

  • Does the motor control circuits have proper overcurrent protection? NEC Reference: 430.72
  • Are motor controllers provided for motors, and are they the proper type, and do they have adequate ratings?

NEC Reference: 430.81 to 430.91

  • Do the motor control centers have proper ratings, protection, workspace and dedicated space?

NEC Reference: 430.92 to 430.98, 110.26

  • Are motor disconnects of the proper type and rating?

NEC Reference: 430.109, 430.110

  • Are controller disconnects in sight of controllers, readily accessible, and do they have adequate work space?

NEC Reference: 430.102(A). 430.107,  110.26

  • Are motor disconnects in sight of motors, readily accessible, and do they have adequate workspace, or are controller disconnects lockable?

NEC Reference: 430. 102(B), 430. 107, 110.26

Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment related Questions

  • ls there applicable nameplate information for the equipment?

NEC Reference: 440.4(A)

  • Are branch-circuit conductor sizes adequate based on the applicable nameplate information?

NEC Reference: 440.31 to 440.35

  • Are conductors supplying several units adequately sized?

NEC Reference: 430.3A,  440.33,  440.34

  • Is branch circuit overload protection provided and properly sized?

NEC Reference: 440.51 to 440.55

  • Is branch-circuit short-circuit and groundfault protection provided and properly sized?

NEC Reference: 440.21 & 440.22

  • ls feeder short-circuit and ground-fault protection provided and properly sized where applicable?

NEC Reference: 430.61 to 430.63

  • Do controllers have adequate ratings where they are not part of listed multi motor or combination load equipment?

NEC Reference: 440.41

  • Do disconnecting means have .ratings  adequate for the equipment?

NEC Reference: 440.12, 440.13

  • Are disconnecting means within sight and  readily accessible from the equipment, and are working spaces adequate?

NEC Reference: 440.14, 110.26

  • Are conductors, receptacles, cords, and over-current devices for room air-conditioners properly sized?

NEC Reference: 440.60 to 440.64

  • Are receptacles and adequate lighting provided for servicing of mechanical equipment?

NEC Reference: 210.63,  210.70(A)(3)

Places of Assembly related question answers

  • ls Article 518 applicable?

NEC Reference: 518.1, 518.2

  • Are wiring methoqs suitable for the occupancy and fire-rating of the area(s)?

NEC Reference: 518.4(A )

  • Does the temporary installation comply with Article 527 except for GFCI requirements?

NEC Reference: 518.3

  • Does portable distribution equipment have adequate ratings and supply from listed power outlets?

NEC Reference: 518.5

  • Does portable distribution equipment have overcurrent protection and isolation from the general public)

NEC Reference : 518 .5

Motor Fuel Dispensing and Service Stations related Questions

  • Does Article 514 apply?

NEC Reference: 514.1

  • What is the extent and division of the Class I areas?

NEC Reference: 512.2

Are suitable wiring methods and equipment used within and below Class I areas?

NEC Reference: 514.3. 514.8

  • Are suitable wiring methods and equipment used above classified areas?

NEC Reference: 514.4. 511.7

  • Are seals located, installed, and sealed at dispensers and in accordance with Section 501.5?

NEC Reference: 51 4.9

  • Are circuit and emergency disconnecting means provided and do they disconnect all circuit conductors including any grounded conductors?

NEC Reference: 514. 11

  • Are means to disconnect all voltage sources, including feedback voltages, provided?

NEC Reference: 5 14 .13

Agricultural Buildings question answers

  • Is Article 547 applicable?

NEC Reference: 547.1

  • Are wiring methods suitable for the occupancy and conditions and for protection from physical damage?

NEC Reference: 547.5 (A) & (B)

  • Does equipment that requires grounding have a copper equipment grounding conductor? ·

NEC Reference: 547.5 (F)

  • Are equipment grounding conductors installed underground insulated or covered?

NEC Reference: 547.S(F)

  • Do switches, circuit breakers, controllers, and the like have enclosures suitable for the conditions?

NEC Reference 547.6 & 547.5 (C)

  • Are lighting fixtures installed to minimize the entry of dust and water. and are fixtures that are exposed to damage supplied with guards?

NEC Reference: 547.8

  • Does the arrangement of service equipment, distribution equipment, overcurrent protection and grounding comply with requirements?

NECReference: 547.8

  • Has an equipotential plane been installed in concrete floors of livestock containment areas? Is it bonded to electrodes and conductive elements?

NEC Reference: 547. I0(A) & ( 10)

Marinas and Boatyards related Question Answers

  • Is Article 555 applicable?

NEC Reference: 555.1

  • Are shore power receptacles of a locking and grounding type, and do they have ampere ratings appropriate for the boats accommodated?

NEC Reference: 555.19

  • Are general use receptacles that are not used for shore power GFCI-protected?

NEC Reference: 555.19(B)

  • Are disconnecting means provided within sight of shore power connections to isolate each boat from its supply circuit?

NEC Reference: 555.17

  • Are receptacles used for shore power supplied by individual branch circuits with voltage and current ratings corresponding to the receptacles?

NEC Reference 555. 19(A)

  • Do feeder and service calculations comply with requirements?

NEC Reference 555.12

  • Are wiring methods suitable for wet locations, and are cords, where used, extra-hard usage type listed for wet locations and sunlight resistance?

NEC Reference: 555. 13

  • Is equipment requiring grounding connected to an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor included with feeders and branch circuits?

NEC Reference: 555. 15

  • Is wiring over or Under navigable water suitable, and does it have proper clearances?

NEC Reference: 555.13(B )(3)

  • Does wiring in motor fuel dispensing stations comply with Article 514?

NEC Reference: 555.21

  • Is service equipment for floating docks or marinas located adjacent to, but not on or in, the floating structure? NEC Reference: 555.21

Transformer related Question Answers

  • ls overcurrent protection for transformers 600 volts or less provided and properly sized?

NEC Reference: 450.3(8)

  • ls overcurrent protection provided for transformer primary conductors?

NEC Reference: 240.4,  240.21,  240.100

  • ls overcurrent protection provided for transfomer secondary conductors?

NEC Reference: 240.4, 240.21, 240.100, 240.4(F)

  • Do transformer installations have adequate ventilation and spacing from walls and obstructions.

NEC Reference: 450.9,  450.21

  • Do transformers have ready access or proper installation in the open or in hollow spaces?

NEC Reference: 450.13

  • Do indoor dry-type transformers have separation from combustibles, or, based on  ratings, installation in fire-resistant rooms or vaults?

NEC Reference: 450.21

  • Do outdoor dry-type transformers have weatherproof enclosures?

NEC Reference: 450.22

  • Are liquid-insulated transformers installed in accordance with the requirements for the location and type of insulating liquid?

NEC Reference: 450.23 to 450.28

  • Do transformer vaults have adequate construction, access, ventilation, and drainage, and are foreign systems in vaults?

NEC Reference: 450.41 to 450.48

Capacitors related Question Answers

  • Do capacitors have proper enclosures and guards?

NEC Reference: 460.2

  • Are conductors properly sized based on the current rating of the capacitor(s)?

NEC Reference: 460.8(A)

  • Do capacitors, other than those connected to the load side of motor overload devices, have disconnects and proper overcurrent protection?

NEC Reference: 460.8

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