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Philippine Electrical Code

An electrical practitioner
that has not complied with the requirements of RA 7920 or a qualified
person with relevant education and experience to enable him or her to
perceive risks and to avoid hazards which electricity can create.

Ans. Electrical Practitioner, Non-Licensed

Philippine Electrical Code

One who has undergone training
in electrical engineering and has complied with the requirements of
Republic Act 7920 or otherwise known as the New Electrical
Engineering Law.

Ans. Electrical Practitioner, Licensed

Philippine Electrical Code

Equipment intended to interrupt current
at fault levels shall have an interrupting rating sufficient for the
nominal circuit voltage and the current that is available at the line
terminals of the equipment.


Ans. Interrupting Rating

Philippine Electrical Code

Only wiring methods recognized as
suitable are included in this Code. The recognized methods of wiring
shall be permitted to be installed in any type of building or occupancy,
except as otherwise provided in this Code.

Ans. Wiring Methods

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Conductor sizes are expressed in square
millimetres (mm2) for stranded or in millimetres diameter (mm dia.)
for solid.

Ans. Conductor Sizes

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Conductors normally used to carry current shall
be of copper unless otherwise provided in this Code. Where the
conductor material is not specified, the material and the sizes given in
this Code shall apply to copper conductors. Where other materials are
used, the size shall be changed accordingly.

Ans. Conductors

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Throughout this Code, the voltage considered shall
be that at which the circuit operates. The voltage rating of electrical
equipment shall not be less than the nominal voltage of a circuit to
which it is connected.

Ans. Voltages

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Listed or labeled equipment shall be
installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the
listing or labeling.

Ans. Installation and Use

Philippine Electrical Code

The conductors and equipment required or
permitted by this Code shall be acceptable only if approved.

Ans. Approval

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This article covers general requirements for the
examination and approval, installation and use, access to and spaces
about electrical conductors and equipment; enclosures intended for
personnel entry; and tunnel installations.

Ans. Scope

Philippine Electrical Code

Electrical equipment and
wiring not specifically covered or mentioned in the various articles of
this Code shall require special permission and written approval of a
licensed electrical practitioner under the enforcing government
authority concerned, prior to installation.

Ans. Special Permission Required