Encore’s Code Corner
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Be the first one to Email me with the correct answer and supporting NEC Code Article or formula to win this weeks prize (see rules below). angie.ripple@encoreelectric.com
Week of 7/19/2021
Code Question:
Overcurrent protective devices must be designed and rated to clear fault current and must have adequate short-circuit interpreting rating for the available fault levels. If the minimum interruption rating isn’t marked on the overcurrent protective device, according to the NEC the minimum for circuit breakers is ____ and ____ for fuses.
A) 5,000A, 5,000A
B) 5,000A, 10,000A
C) 10,000A, 5,000A
D) 10,000A, 10,000A
***Rules: There will be a new code question posted every week. The first person to contact me with the correct answer and code article will win either $40 cash or “other” prize. The “other” prize will be a material item (hat, shirt, gift card, etc.) and an entry into the $100 Grand Prize drawing at the end of 2021. A total of (12) cash prizes, will be awarded in the 2021 Calendar year. You can only win (1) cash prize during the 2021 Calendar year, but you can win multiple “other” prizes. (1) prize (cash or other) per employee, per month.
