MARK GLENN V.

TOMAS BLDG 1
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ASSINGMENT 4.
1. What electrical code is use in the Philippines?
- PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE ( P E C ) - PEC consists of rules which are
intended to make use of electricity safe for person and property.
2. Is Philippines Electrical Code a law?
- The Philippine Electrical Code is a statutory law of the Philippines that requires
compliance.
3. What is the importance of Philippine Electrical Code?
- The primary purpose of the Philippine Electrical Code is to minimize the risk of
electricity as a source of electric shock and as a potential ignition source of fires and
explosions; and to minimize the propagation of fire and explosions due to electrical
installations
4. Is know as the Philippine Electrical Code 2017?
- The new edition of the PEC 2017 was based on the 2017 National Electrical Code.
The primary objective of the code is to establish basic materials quality and electrical
works standards for the safe use of electricity for light, heat, power, communications,
signaling and for other purposes
5. What is the purpose of Electrical Code?
- The National Electrical Code® (also known as the NEC®) is an adoptable standard
for the safe installation of electrical equipment and wiring, and establishes the basis
for electrical safety in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings.
6. What are the electrical plan requirements?
- The major parts of an electrical plan include general and specialized electrical re-
quirements, lighting systems, and the electrical distribution system. Every electrical
plan must be designed to recognized industry standards, use ap- propriate electrical
symbols, and conform to all applicable codes.
7. What is the standard height panel board?
- The actual panelboard height is 5 feet, 4 inches, but it is mounted 20 inches from the
floor. The top of the panelboard is 84 inches (7 feet) above the floor.
8. What is the NEC requirement of installing wiring devices?
- The NEC requires that conductors of a circuit must be inside a raceway, cable,
trench, cord, or cable tray. Additional protection such as NM cable inside raceway is
needed if the installation method is subjected to physical damage as determined by
the authority having jurisdiction.
9. What is code for electrical outlet height?
- Electrical receptacle outlets on branch circuits of 30 amperes or less and
communication system receptacles shall be located no more than 48 inches (1219
mm) measured from the top of the receptacle outlet box nor less than 15 inches (381
mm) measured from the bottom of the receptacle outlet box to the level of the
finished floor or working platform.
10. How far do electrical outlet needs to be from the floor?
- The standard height for wall outlet boxes is about 12 inches from the top of the floor
covering to the bottom of the receptacle box (or 16 inches to the top of the box).