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What is the purpose of electrical codes in electrical installations?

• To limit creativity in electrical design

• The purpose of electrical codes in electrical installations is to ensure safety, prevent hazards, and promote consistency in electrical work.

• To confuse electricians

• To increase the cost of electrical projects

Electrical installation in south africa must conform to the

• South african bureau of standards

• south african national standards code SANS 10142-1

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Common sign of poor housekeeping

• Excessive materials in the work area

• Maintaining halls and floors free of slip

• A and B

• All of the above mentioned

Why is it important to follow electrical codes when installing electrical systems?

• To make the installation process longer and more complicated

• To ensure safety, prevent hazards, and comply with legal requirements.

• To challenge the expertise of electricians

• To save money on materials and labor costs

The following is not part of planning

• Minimise waste

• Purchase expensive material

• Provide direction

• Allocate a time per task

Mandatory means

• Containing a command

• having an option to do otherwise

• rules and regulations that do not enforce the law

• None of the above-mentioned

Any point of distribution board that has to be reached during normal operation shall not exceed a height of

• 2.2 m above floor

• 2.5 m above floor

• 1.2 m

• 0.2

To ensure correct functioning, the earth leakage relay should be tested........

• A once in every 10 years

• Regurlarly

• only if there is a problem

• only when you are instructed to do so

According to regulation 6.13, a bonding conductor shall have a normal cross sectional area of atleast .....

copper or equivalent

Why is it important to have proper labeling of electrical panels in accordance with electrical codes?

• Having proper labeling of electrical panels does not impact safety.

• Electrical codes do not require proper labeling of electrical panels.

• Proper labeling of electrical panels is crucial for safety, maintenance, and compliance with electrical codes.

• Proper labeling of electrical panels is only necessary for aesthetic purposes.