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Practice Questions: Service Entrance

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NEC NEC 230.79Question 1

A single-family dwelling has a calculated total demand load of 45 amps. What is the minimum required service disconnect rating per NEC 230.79?

  • A45 amps
  • B60 amps
  • C100 amps
  • D125 amps
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Per NEC 230.79(A), for a one-family dwelling, the minimum rating of the service disconnect shall be 100 amperes. Although the calculated load is only 45 amps, the minimum service size for a single-family dwelling cannot be less than 100A regardless of the calculated demand.

NEC NEC 230.79Question 2

A commercial building with non-dwelling loads has a calculated demand of 65 amps at 240V. What is the minimum required service disconnect rating?

  • A60 amps
  • B65 amps
  • C70 amps
  • D100 amps
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Per NEC 230.79(B), for other than single-family dwellings, the service disconnect rating shall not be less than 60 amperes. Since the calculated load is 65 amps, the service disconnect must be sized to the next standard rating of 70 amps, which is the smallest standard rating not less than 65 amps.

NEC NEC 230.79Question 3

A residential apartment complex has a calculated demand of 58 amps. What minimum service disconnect rating is required by NEC 230.79?

  • A50 amps
  • B60 amps
  • C70 amps
  • D100 amps
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Per NEC 230.79(B), for other than single-family dwellings, the service disconnect rating shall not be less than 60 amperes. The calculated load of 58 amps is less than 60A, so the minimum allowed service rating of 60 amps is acceptable and sufficient.

NEC NEC 230.79Question 4

A small office building with a single service has a calculated demand of 125 amps. What is the minimum service disconnect rating required?

  • A100 amps
  • B125 amps
  • C150 amps
  • D200 amps
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Per NEC 230.79(B), service disconnect rating shall not be less than 60A for non-dwelling loads. Since the calculated demand is 125 amps, the service disconnect must be rated for no less than 125 amps. The minimum standard rating that meets this requirement is 125 amps.

NEC NEC 230.79Question 5

A two-unit apartment building has a total calculated demand of 92 amps. What minimum service rating is required?

  • A70 amps
  • B100 amps
  • C125 amps
  • D150 amps
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Per NEC 230.79(B), for other than single-family dwellings, the service disconnect shall be rated not less than 60A. Since the calculated demand is 92 amps, the service disconnect must be rated for at least 92 amps. The next standard rating that accommodates this is 100 amps.

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