Name: Ed Sweet S. Sumile Instructor: Mr.

Philip Trayvilla

Course/Year: BSET-2 Subject/Code: Philippine Electrical Code

(ET 212)

Reflection Paper in Chapter 2

Article 2.0 - Use And Identification Of Grounded Conductors

In 2.0.1.1 Scope provides requirements for the following: (1) Identification of

terminals (2) Grounded conductors in premises wiring systems (3) Identification of
grounded conductors

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 2.0.1.3 Connection to Grounded System, premises wiring shall not be

electrically connected to a supply system unless the latter contains, for any grounded
conductor of the interior system, a corresponding conductor that is grounded. For the
purpose of this section, electrically connected shall mean connected so as to be capable of
carrying current, as distinguished from connection through electromagnetic induction.

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.

Exception No. 2: The grounded conductor of a multiconductor varnished-cloth-

insulated cable shall be permitted to be identified at its 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.

In 2.0.1.7 Use of Insulation of a White or Gray Color or with Three Continuous

White Stripes, will teach us the following: (a) General. (1) A conductor with continuous
white or gray covering (2) A conductor with three continuous white stripes on other than
green insulation (3) A marking of white or gray color at the termination. (b) Circuits of
Less Than 50 Volts. A conductor with white or gray color insulation or three continuous
white stripes or having a marking of white or gray at the termination for circuits of less
than 50 volts shall be required to be grounded only as required by 2.50.2.1(a). (c) Circuits
of 50 Volts or More. The use of insulation that is white or gray or that has three
continuous white stripes for other than a grounded conductor for circuits of 50 volts or
more.

FPN: The color gray may have been used in the past as an ungrounded conductor.
Care should be taken when working on existing systems.

In 2.0.1.9 Means of Identification of Terminals, The identification of terminals to

which a grounded conductor is to be connected shall be substantially white in color. The
identification of other terminals shall be of a readily distinguishable different color.

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 2.0.1.10 Identification of Terminals, will teach us the following: (a) Device

Terminals. Exception: Terminal identification shall not be required for devices that have a
normal current rating of over 30 amperes, other than polarized attachment plugs and
polarized receptacles for attachment plugs as required in 2.0.1.10(b). (b) Receptacles, Plugs,
and Connectors. FPN: See 2.50.6.17 for identification of wiring device equipment grounding
conductor terminals. (c) Screw Shells. (d) Screw Shell Devices with Leads. FPN: The color
gray may have been used in the past as an ungrounded conductor. Care should be taken
when working on existing systems. (e) Appliances.

In 2.0.1.11 Polarity of Connections, no grounded conductor shall be attached to

any terminal or lead so as to reverse the designated polarity.

Article 2.10 - Branch Circuits

2.10.1 General Provisions

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 2.10.1.2 Other Articles for Specific-Purpose Branch Circuits, branch circuits

shall comply with this article and also with the applicable provisions of other articles of this
Code. The provisions for branch circuits supplying equipment listed in Table 2.10.1.2
amend or supplement the provisions in this article and shall apply to branch circuits
referred to therein.
 In 2.10.1.3 Rating, branch circuits recognized by this article shall be rated in
accordance with the maximum permitted ampere rating or setting of the overcurrent device.
The rating for other than individual branch circuits shall be 15, 20, 30, 40, and 50
amperes. Where conductors of higher ampacity are used for any reason, the ampere rating
or setting of the specified overcurrent device shall determine the circuit rating.

Exception: Multioutlet branch circuits greater than 50 amperes shall be permitted to

supply non-lighting outlet loads on industrial premises where 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
equipment.

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.

FPN: A 3-phase, 4-wire, wye-connected power system used to supply power to

nonlinear loads may necessitate that the power system design allow for the possibility of
high harmonic neutral currents.

(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.

FPN: See 3.0.1.13(b) for continuity of grounded conductor on multiwire circuits.

In 2.10.1.5 Identification for Branch Circuits, will teach us the following: (a)
Grounded Conductor. (b) Equipment Grounding Conductor. (c) Ungrounded Conductors.

In 2.10.1.6 Branch-Circuit Voltage Limitations, will teach us the following: (a)

Occupancy Limitation. (b) 230 Volts Between Conductors. (c) 277 Volts to Ground. (d) 600
Volts Between Conductors.

FPN: See 4.10.13.6 for auxiliary equipment limitations.

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.

(e) Over 600 Volts Between Conductors.

 In 2.10.1.7 Branch Circuit Receptacle Requirements, will teach us the following:
(a) Receptacle Outlet Location. Receptacle outlets shall be located in branch circuits in
accordance with Part 2.10.3. (b) Multiple Branch Circuits. Where two or more branch
circuits supply devices or equipment on the same yoke, a means to simultaneously
disconnect the ungrounded conductors supplying those devices shall be provided at the
point at which the branch circuits originate.

In 2.10.1.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. has an

FPN: See 2.15.1.9 for ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel on feeders.
Will teach us the following: (a) Dwelling Units.

Exception No. 1 to (2): Receptacles that are not readily accessible.

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. 1 to (5): Receptacles that are not readily accessible.

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 No. 3 to (5): A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire

alarm or burglar alarm system shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-
interrupter protection.

(b) Other Than Dwelling Units.

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.

(c) Boat Hoists.

In 2.10.1.9 Circuits Derived from Autotransformers, Branch circuits shall not be

derived from autotransformers unless the circuit supplied has a grounded conductor that is
electrically connected to a grounded conductor of the system supplying the
autotransformer.

Exception No. 1: An autotransformer shall be permitted without the connection to a

grounded conductor where transforming from a nominal 208 volts to a nominal 240-volt
supply or similarly from 240 volts to 208 volts.

Exception No. 2: In industrial occupancies, where 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, autotransformers shall be permitted to supply nominal 600-volt loads from
nominal 480-volt systems, and 480-volt loads from nominal 600-volt systems, without the
connection to a similar grounded conductor.

In 2.10.1.10 Ungrounded Conductors Tapped from Grounded Systems. Two-wire

dc circuits and ac circuits of two or more ungrounded conductors shall be permitted to be
tapped from the ungrounded conductors of circuits that have a grounded neutral
conductor. Switching devices in each tapped circuit shall have a pole in each ungrounded
conductor. All poles of multipole switching devices shall manually switch together where
such switching devices also serve as a disconnecting means as required by the following: (1)
4.10.8.2 for double-pole switched lampholders (2) 4.10.10.2(b) for electric-discharge lamp
auxiliary equipment switching devices (3) 4.22.3.2(b) for an appliance (4) 4.24.3.2 for a
fixed electric space-heating unit (5) 4.30.7.5 for a motor controller (6) 4.30.9.3 for a motor

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).

FPN: See Examples D1(a), D1(b), D2(b), and D4(a) in Appendix D.

In 2.10.1.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Will teach us the following:

(a) Definition: Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter. (b) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms.

FPN: For information on types of arc-fault circuit interrupters, see UL 1699-1999,

Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters.

Exception: The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at

other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b):

(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.

(a) Branch Circuits Not More Than 600 Volts.

(1) General.

(2) Multioutlet Branch Circuits.

(3) Household Ranges and Cooking Appliances.

(4) Other Loads.

(b) Branch Circuits Over 600 Volts.

(1) General.

(2) Supervised Installations.

2.10.2.2 Overcurrent Protection.

(a) Continuous and Noncontinuous Loads.

(b) Conductor Protection.

(c) Equipment.

(d) Outlet Devices.

2.10.2.3 Outlet Devices.

(a) Lampholders.

(b) Receptacles.

(1) Single Receptacle on an Individual Branch Circuit.

(2) Total Cord-and-Plug-Connected Load.

(3) Receptacle Ratings.

(4) Range Receptacle Rating.

2.10.2.5 Permissible Loads.

(a) 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits.

(1) Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment Not Fastened in Place.

(2) Utilization Equipment Fastened in Place.

(b) 30-Ampere Branch Circuits.

(c) 40- and 50-Ampere Branch Circuits.

(d) Branch Circuits Larger Than 50 Amperes.

2.10.2.6 Branch-Circuit Requirements - Summary. =

2.10.2.7 Common Area Branch Circuits.

2.10.3 Required Outlets

2.10.3.1 General.

(a) Cord Pendants.

(b) Cord Connections.

(c) Appliance Outlets.

2.10.3.3 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets.

(a) General Provisions.

(1) Spacing.

(2) Wall Space.

(3) Floor Receptacles.

(b) Small Appliances.

(1) Receptacle Outlets Served.

(2) No Other Outlets.

(3) Kitchen Receptacle Requirements.

(c) Countertops.

(1) Wall Counter Spaces.

(2) Island Counter Spaces.

(3) Peninsular Counter Spaces.

(4) Separate Spaces.

(5) Receptacle Outlet Location.

(d) Bathrooms.

(e) Outdoor Outlets.

(f) Laundry Areas.

(g) Basements and Garages.

2.10.3.11 Guest Rooms or Guest Suites.

(a) General.

(b) Receptacle Placement.

2.10.3.13 Show Windows.

2.10.3.14 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment Outlet.

2.10.3.21 Lighting Outlets Required.

(a) Dwelling Units.

(1) Habitable Rooms.

(2) Additional Locations.

(3) Storage or Equipment Spaces.

(b) Guest Rooms or Guest Suites.

(c) Other Than Dwelling Units.