Canadian Electrical: Code Questions
If a receptacle is to be placed 2.5 m from the side of a pool, does it have to be of the GFI type? -
Answer Yes. (68-064(2))
What is the maximum mounting height to the center of a receptacle for a range above finished
floor? - Answer 130mm. (26-744 (6))
Do smoke alarms have to be connected to their own branch circuit? - Answer No. They have
to be on a circuit with lighting. (32-200 1)
What is the maximum size of a pole mounted temporary service? - Answer 200 amps (76-006
(d))
What is the maximum length of 12mm trades size Liquid-Tight flex that can be used? - Answer
1.5 meters (12-1302 (2))
What is the smallest size of wire that can be pulled into a conduit for fire alarm systems? -
Answer #16 (32-100 (4))
A storage battery of the rechargeable type used as standby for an emergency system must
supply and maintain of ________ % full voltage for ______ minutes. - Answer 91% of the
voltage for 30 minutes (46-202 1a)
What is the minimum mounting height to the over-current device handle of a panel board in a
dwelling unit? - Answer 1.7 m (26-600 (2))
A transformer in a store is going to be installed on a carpeted floor. The transformer has
ventilation holes in the bottom of its case. Is it permissible to install this transformer on the
floor without any protection between the transformer and the carpet? - Answer No, you
need 300 mm of separation. (26-246)
Can rigid steel conduit be used as a service mast on a house? - Answer Yes. (6-302)
What is the maximum number of outlets that can be placed on a 2-wire branch circuit? -
Answer 12 for 15 amps (8-304)
What is the smallest size of individual conductor that can be laid in a raceway for a class one
circuit - Answer #16 (16-110 (2 a))
If a receptacle is to be placed 2.5 m from the side of a pool, does it have to be of the GFI type? -
Answer Yes. (68-064(2))
What is the maximum mounting height to the center of a receptacle for a range above finished
floor? - Answer 130mm. (26-744 (6))
Do smoke alarms have to be connected to their own branch circuit? - Answer No. They have
to be on a circuit with lighting. (32-200 1)
What is the maximum size of a pole mounted temporary service? - Answer 200 amps (76-006
(d))
What is the maximum length of 12mm trades size Liquid-Tight flex that can be used? - Answer
1.5 meters (12-1302 (2))
What is the smallest size of wire that can be pulled into a conduit for fire alarm systems? -
Answer #16 (32-100 (4))
A storage battery of the rechargeable type used as standby for an emergency system must
supply and maintain of ________ % full voltage for ______ minutes. - Answer 91% of the
voltage for 30 minutes (46-202 1a)
What is the minimum mounting height to the over-current device handle of a panel board in a
dwelling unit? - Answer 1.7 m (26-600 (2))
A transformer in a store is going to be installed on a carpeted floor. The transformer has
ventilation holes in the bottom of its case. Is it permissible to install this transformer on the
floor without any protection between the transformer and the carpet? - Answer No, you
need 300 mm of separation. (26-246)
Can rigid steel conduit be used as a service mast on a house? - Answer Yes. (6-302)
What is the maximum number of outlets that can be placed on a 2-wire branch circuit? -
Answer 12 for 15 amps (8-304)
What is the smallest size of individual conductor that can be laid in a raceway for a class one
circuit - Answer #16 (16-110 (2 a))
