Reflection Paper of Chapter 2 Philippine Electrical Code
Reflection Paper of Chapter 2 Philippine Electrical Code
Reflection Paper of Chapter 2 Philippine Electrical Code
Philip Trayvilla
In 2.0.1.2 General, all premises wiring systems, other than circuits and systems
exempted or prohibited by 2.10.1.10, 2.15.1.7, 2.50.2.2, 2.50.2.3, 2.50.8.3, 5.3.3.56,
5.17.4.4, 6.68.1.11, 6.68.1.21, and 6.90.5.1 Exception, shall have a grounded conductor
that is identified in accordance with 2.0.1.6.
In 2.0.1.6 Means of Identifying Grounded Conductors, will teach us the following: (a)
Sizes 14 mm2 or Smaller. (b) Sizes Larger Than 14 mm2. (c) Flexible Cords. (d) Grounded
Conductors of Different Systems. (e) Grounded Conductors of Multiconductor Cables.
Exception No. 1: Where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that
only licensed electrical practitioner or non licensed electrical practitioner under the
supervision of a licensed electrical practitioner service the installation, grounded
conductors in multiconductor cables shall be permitted to be permanently identified at
their terminations at the time of installation by a distinctive white marking or other equally
effective means.
FPN: The color gray may have been used in the past as an ungrounded conductor.
Care should be taken when working on existing systems.
FPN: The color gray may have been used in the past as an ungrounded conductor.
Care should be taken when working on existing systems.
Exception: Where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only
licensed electrical practitioner or non licensed electrical practitioner under the supervision
of a licensed electrical practitioner service the installations, terminals for grounded
conductors shall be permitted to be permanently identified at the time of installation by a
distinctive white marking or other equally effective means.
In 2.10.1.1 Scope, this article covers branch circuits except for branch circuits that
supply only motor loads, which are covered in Article 4.30. Provisions of this article and
Article 4.30 apply to branch circuits with combination loads.
In 2.10.1.4 Multiwire Branch Circuits, will teach us the following: (a) General.
Branch circuits recognized by this article shall be permitted as multiwire circuits. A
multiwire circuit shall be permitted to be considered as multiple circuits. All conductors
shall originate from the same panelboard or similar distribution equipment.
(b) Devices or Equipment. Where a multiwire branch circuit supplies more than one device
or equipment on the same yoke, a means shall be provided to disconnect simultaneously all
ungrounded conductors supplying those devices or equipment at the point where the
branch circuit originates. (c) Line-to-Neutral Loads. Multiwire branch circuits shall supply
only line-to-neutral loads.
Exception No. 1: A multiwire branch circuit that supplies only one utilization equipment.
Exception No. 2: Where all ungrounded conductors of the multiwire branch circuit are
opened simultaneously by the branch-circuit overcurrent device.
In 2.10.1.5 Identification for Branch Circuits, will teach us the following: (a)
Grounded Conductor. (b) Equipment Grounding Conductor. (c) Ungrounded Conductors.
Exception No. 1 to (b), (c), and (d): For lampholders of infrared industrial heating
appliances as provided in 4.22.2.5.
Exception No. 2 to (b), (c), and (d): For railway properties as described in 1.10.1.19.
Exception No. 2 to (2): A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances
located within dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved
from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with
4.0.1.7(a)(6), (a)(7), or (a)(8).
Exception No. 2 to (5): A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances
located within dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved
from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with
4.0.1.7(a)(6), (a)(7), or (a)(8).
Exception to (3) and (4): Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied
from a dedicated branch circuit for electric snow- melting or deicing equipment shall be
permitted to be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Article 4.26.
In 2.10.1.11 Branch Circuits Required, will teach us the following: (a) Number of
Branch Circuits. (b) Load Evenly Proportioned Among Branch Circuits. (c) Dwelling Units.
(1) Small-Appliance Branch Circuits. (2) Laundry Branch Circuits. (3) Bathroom Branch
Circuits.
Exception: Where the 20-ampere circuit supplies a single bathroom, outlets for other
equipment within the same bathroom shall be permitted to be supplied in accordance with
2.10.2.5(a)(1) and (a)(2).
(a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 1800 mm of the branch circuit
overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors.
(b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-
fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a metal raceway or a cable with a metallic
sheath.
In 2.10.1.18 Guest Rooms and Guest Suites. Will teach us that guest rooms and
guest suites that are provided with permanent provisions for cooking shall have branch
circuits and outlets installed to meet the rules for dwelling units.
2.10.2 Branch-Circuit Ratings
2.10.2.1 Conductors — Minimum Ampacity and Size.
(1) General.
(1) General.
(c) Equipment.
(a) Lampholders.
(b) Receptacles.
2.10.3.1 General.
(1) Spacing.
(c) Countertops.
(d) Bathrooms.
(a) General.