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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
FOR
EETE 10013
PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL
CODE

COMPILED BY:
AINA M. DAVID

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview
Module 1………….………………………………………………………………...……………….....…4
Scope of PEC…….…………………………….………………………………………………..………..5
Authority and Enforcement ………………………………………..………………………….…..…….6
Activities/Assessment Quiz no. 1…………………………………………….……………………...….7
Module 2 …………………………………………………………………………………………….……8
Definition of Term……………………………………………………………………………………...…9
Activities/Assessment Assignment no.1 ……………………………………………………………..10
Seatwork no. 1…………………………………………………………………………………..…..11-12
Module 3 ………………………………………………………………………………...………….…..13
Electrical Permits ……….………………………………………………………………………………14
Electrical Plans and Specifications ………...…………………………………………………………15
Parts of Electrical Plan …………………………………………………………………………………16
Parts of Title Block ……………….………………………………………………………………….....17
Appendix A. Electrical Symbols ……………………………………………………………………....18
A – 1.18 Appendix A - Electrical Symbols……………………………………………………………19
A – 1.21 Appendix A - Electrical Symbols……………………………………………………………20
A – 1.31 Appendix A - Electrical Symbols……………………………………………………………21
2.20.2.3 General Lighting Loads by Occupancy…………………………………………………….22
Activities/ Assessments Assignment no.2 and Seatwork no.2---23
Module 4……………………………………….……...………………………………………………...24
Identification of Terminals………………………………………………………………………………25
Branch Circuit Rating…………………………………………………………………………………...26
Table: Size of Grounding Electrode Conductor mm2 ……………………………………………….27
Activities/Assessment: Interactive Reporting………………………………………………………...28
Module 5………………………..……………………………………………………………………….29
Table 3.10.1.13 Conductor Application and Installation………………………………………...30-31
Wiring Methods………………………………………………………………………………………….32

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Insulated conductors and cables………………………………………………………………………33

Table 3.10.1.16 Conductors for General wiring……………………………………………………...34
Table 3.10.1.17 Conductors for General wiring……………………………………………………...35
PEC Requirements for allowable wires……………………………………………………………….36
Appendix C: Table for Conduit and Tubing…………………………………………………………..37
C1 Appendix C – Conduit & Tubing Fill Table……………………………………………………….38
C1 (A) Appendix C – Conduit & Tubing Fill Table…………………………………………………...39
Activities/ Assessments Seatwork No.3………………………………………………………………40
Table 4.30.14.2 Full-Load Currents in Amperes, Single-Phase AC Motors………………………41
Seatwork No.4…………………………………………………………………………………………...42
PEC Requirement for Circuit Breaker Rating………………………………………………………...43
Module 6……………………………………………………………..………………………………….44
Flat Conductor Cable, Type FCC……………………………………………………………………...45
Integrated Gas Spacer Cable: Type IGS……………………………………………………………..46
Metal-Clad Cable: Type MC……………………………………………………………………………47
Installation of MI Cable…………………………………………………………………………………48
Wiring Methods………………………………………………………………………………………….49
Activities/ Assessments Seatwork No.4………………………………………………………………50
Module 7…………………………………………………………………………………………………51
Qualifications for the Examination of Electrical Engineers………………………………………….52
Scope of examination for REE and RME……………………………………………………………..53
Activities/Assessments Quiz no.2……………………………………………………………………..54
Final Examination………………………………….………………………………………………56-58

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Overview
it is a must to all electrical students trainee/practitioner to spend time learning the Philippine
Electrical Code (PEC). Its purpose is to protect electrical workers and make electrical
installations and equipment safer. Know the code, and stay on top of new rules and best
practices for wiring, maintenance, and installation so you can stay safe on the job.

Module 1
Objectives:
After successful completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
 Define Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)
 Understand and explain
(a) the primary objective of PEC
(b) intention
(c) relation to other International Standards
 Identify the scope of PEC
 Explain the authority and enforcement of PEC
Course Materials
The Philippine Electrical Code is used nationally as the basis for safeguarding persons,
buildings, and its contents from hazards that may arise from the use of electricity.
Association of City/Municipal Electrical Engineers of the Electrician (ACMEEE)
is the primary enforcement agency of the government regarding electrical installations, are
deeply gratified by the opportunity to serve the industry through the use and reference of the
PEC.

Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Incorporated (IIEE) has been
an active partner of the ACMEEE in the promotion of safety and advancement of the
Electrical industry. Since 2007, ACMEE and IIEE have been developing a Manual on
Electrical Inspection whose objective is to provide Electrical Inspection Tool and guide in his
inspections of buildings and the main reference used for this manual is the Philippine
Electrical Code.
What are the purpose of Philippine Electrical Code?
(a) Practical Safeguarding. The purpose of this code is the practical safeguarding of
persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity.
(b) Adequacy. This code contains provisions that are considered minimum requirements
necessary for safety. Compliance therewith and proper maintenance will result in an

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installation that is essentially free from hazard but not necessarily efficient, convenient,
or adequate for good service or future expansion of electrical use.
(c) Intention. This Code is intended for the exclusive use of licensed electrical practitioners
(PEE, REE, and RME). This Code is not intended as a design specification not an
instructional manual for a non-licensed electrical practitioner, unless under the
supervision of a licensed electrical practitioner.
(d) Relation to Other International Standards. The requirements in this Code address the
fundamental principles of protection for safety contained in Section 131 of International
Electro Technical Commission Standard 60364-1, Electrical Installations of Buildings.

Scope
(a) Covered. This Code covers the installation of electrical conductors, equipment, and
raceways; monitoring, signaling, and communications conductors, equipment, and
raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways installed within or on, to or from:

1. Public and private buildings, including but not limited to residential, commercial,
industrial, institutional, cultural, agricultural, agro-industrial, planned unit development
and all other buildings/premises that may require practical safeguarding of persons and
property from the hazards arising from the use of electricity.
2. Electric generating plants
3. Industrial plants
4. Transformer stations
5. Permanent and temporary substations, etc.
6. Airfields
7. Railways switchyards
8. Yards, carnival, parks, parking and other lots
9. Quarries and mines
Watercraft
10. Dockyards
11. Trailers
12. Mobile homes and recreational vehicles
13. Offshore facilities

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(b) Not Covered. This Code does not cover the following:
(1) Installations in railway rolling stock, aircraft, or automotive vehicles
(2) Installations of railways for generation, transformation, transmission, or distribution of
power used exclusively for operation of rolling stock.
Authority
(a) This has been approved and adopted by the Board of Electrical Engineering, Professional
Regulation Commission.
(b) By virtue of authority vested in the Board under Republic Act (RA) 7920, it hereby direct
strict adherence to the provision of this Code.
(c) Where deviations from these provisions are necessary, such deviations shall not be made,
except with written permission from this government bodies exercising legal jurisdiction
applicable only to the particular job for which such permission was granted.
Enforcement
(a) This Code is intended for mandatory application by government bodies exercising legal
jurisdiction over electrical installations.
(b) These government bodies, only through a licensed electrical practitioner, shall have the
responsibility of implementing the provisions of this Code in deciding on the approval of
equipment and materials and for granting the special permission contemplated in this
Code, where it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by establishing and
maintaining effective safety.
(c) The authority having jurisdiction may waive specific requirements in this Code or permit
alternate methods where it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by
establishing and maintaining effective safety.
(d) This Code may require new products, constructions, or materials that may not yet be
available at the time this Code is adopted. In such event, the authority having jurisdiction
may permit the use of the products, constructions, or materials that comply with the most
recent previous edition of this Code adopted by the jurisdiction.
Reading and references:
Philippine Electrical Code 2017 Part 1 Vol.1
Philippine Electrical Code 2009 Part 1 Vol.1 p. Xi; 1-3
Watch:
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Activities/Assessments:
Quiz no. 1
I. Fill in the blanks.
1. The purpose of PEC is the practical safeguarding of ________________ and
_______________ from ____________________ arising from the use of electricity.
2. The ______________ is used by ACMEEE as their guide in the assessment and
inspection on the safeties and completeness of electrical design application in the
issuance of electrical wiring permit.
3. The association of all licensed electrical practitioner in the Philippines is known as
___________.
4. ________________________ is the only authorized person to be consulted for any
electrical requirements and changes.
5. PEC is intended for the use of _______, ___________, and ___________ electrical
practitioner.
6. PEC is not intended as a design specification nor an instructional manual for a
______________, unless under the supervision of a licensed electrical practitioner
7. IEC standard mean __________________________
8. PEE mean _________________________________.
9. RME mean ________________________________.
10. REE mean _________________________________.
II. Enumerate at least five (5) covered and five (5) not covered scope of PEC that are
existing in your area.

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Module 2
Objective:
After successful completion of this lesson, you should be able to
 Understand those definitions essential to the proper application of PEC.
 Recognized that PEC is not intended to include commonly defined general
terms or commonly defined technical terms from related codes and
standards.
 Defined electrical, general and common terms used in the article of the PEC.
 Familiarized yourselves into different electrical terminologies.
Course Materials
Accessible (Accessible as applied to wiring method)
- Capable of being removed or exposed without damaging the building structure or finish or not
permanently closed in by the structure or finish of the building.
Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible)
- Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those
to whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles or to resort to portable
ladders, and so forth.
Ampacity
-The current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use
without exceeding its temperature rating.
Appliance.
-Utilization equipment, generally other than industrial, that is normally built in standardize sizes
or types and is installed or connected as a unit to perform one or more function such as clothes
washing, air conditioning, food mixing, deep frying, and so forth.

Attachment Plug (Plug Cap) C Plug)

- A device that, by insertion in a receptacle, establishes a connection between the conductors of
the attached flexible cord and the conductors connected permanently to the receptacle.
Branch Circuit
-The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and outlet.

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Branch Circuit, Appliance

- A branch circuit that supplies energy to one or more outlets to which appliances are to be
connected and that has no permanently connected luminaires (lighting fixtures) that are not
part of an appliance.
Branch Circuit, General-Purpose
-A branch circuit that supplies energy to two or more receptacles or outlets for lighting and
appliances.
Branch Circuit, Individual
- A branch circuit that supplies only one utilization equipment.
Cabinet.
- An enclosure that is designed for either surface mounting or flush mounting and is provided
with a frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door or doors are or can be hung.
Circuit Breaker
-A device designed to open and close a circuit by non-automatic means and to open the circuit
automatically on a predetermined overcurrent without damage to itself when properly applied
within its rating.
Conductor, Bare
-A conductor having no covering or electrical insulation whatever.
Continuous Load.
A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more.
Demand Factor
-The ratio of the maximum demand of a system, or part of a system, to the total connected load
of a system or the part of the system under consideration.
Reading and References:
Philippine Electrical Code 2009 Part I Volume I; Art 1 p. 5-23
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Activities/Assessments
Assignment No.1: Define the following (please attach photo/images)

1. Disconnecting Means
2. Copper-clad Aluminum Conductor
3. Service equipment
4. Switch, general-use snap
5. Service drop
6. Overcurrent
7. Overload
8. Panelboard
9. Power outlet
10. Raceway
11. Location, damp
12. Location, wet
13. Grounded
14. Dwelling unit
15. Dwelling, Multi family
16. Voltage, nominal
17. Luminaire
18. Service Entrance Conductor, Overhead System
19. Outlet
20. Cut out

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Seatwork No. 1. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. A Building that consist solely of one dwelling unit
A. Studio Condo C. Single house
B. Dwelling, one-family D. None of the Above
2. Electrically connected to a source of voltage
A. Energized C. Generator
B. Battery D. None of the Above
3. All Circuit conductors between the service equipment, the source of a separately derived
system, or other power supply source and the final branch circuit overcurrent device.
A. Breaker C. Feeder
B. Fitting D. None of the Above
4. An outlet intended for the direct connection of lamp holder
A. Outlet C. Power outlet
B. Lightning D. None of the Above
5. A location not normally subject to dampness or wetness
A. Room C. Box
B. Garage D. None of the Above
6. A point on a wiring, system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment.
A. Outlet C. Box
B. Terminal D. None of the Above
7. Conductor or Conductive part intended to be energized in normal use.
A. Ampere C. Wire
B. Live Parts D. None of the Above
8. Service conductors made up in the form of a cable.
A. Cable-S C. Service Cable
B. Wire-S D. None of the Above
9. An Overcurrent current protective device with a circuit opening fusible part that is heated
and severed by the passage of overcurrent through it.
A. Fuse C. Switch
B. Breaker D. None of the Above

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10. IIEE Stands for Institute of Integrated __________ Engineers.

A. Electronics C. Electro mechanical
B. Electrical D. None of the Above

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Module 3
Objectives
After successful completion of this lesson, you should be able to
 Electrical Permit needed before work is started (ART 1.2)
 Requirement for Electrical Permit
 Electrical Permits to be issued immediately
 Application for Inspection
 Certificate of Inspection
 Reconnection of Disconnected Services
 Electrical Plans and Specification (ART 1.3)
 Draw a basic floor plan

COURSE MATERIALS

Electrical Permits

Electrical Permit Needed before Work is started.

Before starting any installation work, alternation, repair or extension on any electrical
system, the owners, lessors, operators, occupants, or licensed electrical practitioners shall
obtain Electrical Permit for buildings, trailers, mobile homes, or other premises from the Office of
the Local Building Official, and for watercrafts from the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). In
securing the electrical permit, the services of a licensed electrical practitioner are required under
the New Electrical Engineering Law (RA 7920).

Requirements for Electrical Permit: Signatures and submittals.

(A) The Electrical Permit shall include the following minimum information:
1. Application
2. Professional Electrical Engineer who signed and sealed electrical plans and specification
3. Licensed Electrical Practitioner who is in-charge of electrical works.
4. Building Owner.
5. Lot Owner.
6. Building Official.

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(B) Five (5) sets of complete electrical plans and specifications signed and sealed by
Professional Electrical Engineer.

Electrical Permit to Be Issued Immediately.

(A) The application, upon receipt, shall be checked immediately by the electrical engineer of
the local building office or his representatives for compliance with the requirements. If
complying the Electrical Permits shall be issued upon payment of the corresponding
electrical fees.
(B) If the project is extensive and requires more time for checking of the routinary fiscal and
ministerial requirements, the issuance of the Electrical Permit need not be issued
immediately. The Delay shall not be longer than five (5) working days, after which time,
the application together with the accompanying plans shall be considered as complying
with all the requirements and the electrical permit shall be issued immediately thereafter.

Posting of Electrical Permit.

A copy of the Electrical Permit, upon issuance, shall be posted at a conspicuous location
at the job site and shall not be removed until final inspection and approval of the work shall
have been made.
Licensed Electrical Practitioner in-charge of the design, and the licensed electrical
practitioner in-charge of the installation shall post a copy of their respective Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) identification card together with the electrical permit at all
times.

Electrical Inspection

Application for Inspection

An application for inspection shall be filed with the government authority concerned
before a preliminary and/or final inspection is done.

Certificate of Inspection
No electrical installation, alternation, and/or addition shall be connected or reconnected
to any power supply or any other source of electrical energy without a Certificate of Final
Electrical Inspection/Completion obtained from the local building official signed by their
respective licensed electrical practitioner.

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Special

Temporary Installation.
For temporary electrical installation, the same procedure as stated above shall be
followed. At the end of the period covered by the certificate of inspection, the temporary
installation shall be removed. Extended use of the temporary installation shall require an
approved extensions of the electrical permit.

Reconnection of Disconnected Services.

In cases where services have been cut off for more than one (1) year, a new certificate
of final electrical inspection shall be required before reconnection.

Electrical Plans and Specifications

(A) Electrical plans and drawings shall be drawn on drawing sheets of the following standard
sizes:
760 mm x 1000 mm
600 mm x 900 mm
500 mm x 760 mm

(B) For a dwelling unit having a floor area of not more than 50 square meters with a total
load not exceeding 3 680 VA, a drawing sheet of size 297 mm x 420 mm (A3 size) is
permitted.

(C) Drawing Scale appropriate metric drawing scales shall be used.

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Course Materials

Plans and Specification

Parts of Electrical Plan:
1. Electrical Layout.
 Floor plan showing location of equipment and devices & their interconnection
wiring.
A. Lighting – Layout and wiring plans for general lighting on floor plan drawn to
scale.
B. Receptacle Outlet- Layout and wiring plans for power on the floor plans drawn
to scale.
2. Schedule of load in tabulated form.
A. Lighting and Receptacle Loads.
B. Motor Loads.
C. Other Loads.
3. Design Analysis shall be included on the drawings or shall be submitted on separate
sheets of standard size.
4. One Line Diagram or Riser Diagram.
5. Location and site plans with proposed structure and scale to appropriate metric
owner’s land drawn.
6. Legend or Symbol. Electrical symbols.
7. General notes and/or Specification.
8. Title Block shall be a standard strip of 40 mm high at the bottom of the sheet. It shall
contain the following to show

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Parts of Title Block

(a) Name and location of installation or project
(b) Name, Signature and address of owner/ manager/ operator
(c) Title of Sheet
(d) Name, Signature and seal of Professional Electrical Engineer together with
Professional Regulation Commission Professional license number and validity,
Professional tax Receipt Number and Tax Identification Number.
(e) Scale used, date drawn; and
(f) Sheet number

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Reading and References:

Philippine Electrical Code 2009 Part I Volume I p. 25-31
https://iiee.org.ph
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Activities/ Assessments
Assignment no2:
 Get a sample copy of the following:
o Electrical Permit
o Application for Inspection
o Certificate of Inspection
o Electrical Plans
Seatwork No.2:
Electrical Plan and Drawings

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Module 4
Objective
After successful completion of this lesson, you should be able to
 Means of identifying grounded conductor course materials.
 Grounding electrode Conductor material and installation.
 Requirements of grounding electrode conductor for Alternating- Current System.
 Branch circuit rating.
 Terminal Intended for connection to the grounded conductor.

Course Materials
Definitions
 Ground Conductor - A System or Circuit Conductor that is Intentionally
Grounded.
 Grounding Conductor - A Conductor used to connect Equipment or the
Grounded Circuit of Wiring System to a Grounding Electrode or Electrodes.
 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) – A device intended for the protection
of personnel that functions to de-energize a circuit thereof within an established
period of time when a current to ground exceeds the values established for a
class a device.
Note: Class A GFCI – a current to ground has value in the range of 4mA to
GMA.

The Following shall be used only for the grounded circuit conductor:
(1) A conductor with container white or gray covering.
(2) A conductor with three continuous white strips on other than green insulation.
(3) A marking of white or gray color at the termination.

(A) General.
- The Following shall be used only for the grounded circuit conductor, unless otherwise
permitted.

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(B) Circuit 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.
(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 shall be permitted only.

FPN: The color gray may have been used in the past as an undergrounded conductor care
should be taken when working on existing system.

Identification of Terminals.
(a) Device terminals.
- All devices, excluding panelboards, provided with terminals for the attachment of
conductors and intended for connection to more than one side of the circuit shall have
terminals properly marked for identification, unless the electrical connection of the
terminal intended to be connected to the grounded conductor is clearly evident.
(b) Receptacles, Plugs, and Connectors.
Receptacles, polarized attachment plugs, and cord connectors for plugs and polarized
plugs shall have the terminal intended for connection to the grounded conductor
identified as follows:
(1) Identification shall be by a metal or metal coating that us substantially white in
color or by the word white or the letter W
(2) If the terminal is not visible, the conductor entrance hole for the connection
shall be colored white or marked with the word white or the letter W.
(c) Screw Shells.
-For devices with screw shells, the terminal for the grounded conductor shall be the one
Connected to the screw shell.
(d) Screw Shell Devices with Leads.
- For screw shell devices with attached leads, the conductor attached to the screw shell
shall have a white and gray finish. The outer finish of the other conductor shall be of a
solid color that will not be confused with the white or gray finish used to identify the
grounded conductor.

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(e) Appliances.
-Appliances that have a single-pole switch or a single-pole overcurrent device in the line
or any line –connected screw shell lamp holders, and that are to be connected by:
(1) A permanent wiring method or
(2) Field-installed attachment plugs and cords with three or more wires (including
the equipment grounding conductor), Shall have means to identify the
terminal for the grounded circuit conductor.

Branch Circuit 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.
Some Terminals Intended for Connection to the Grounded Conductor
 Receptacles
 Plugs
 Connections
 Screw shells
 Screw Shells Device with Leads.
FPN: See 2.50.6.17 for identification of wiring device equipment grounding conductor terminals.

Grounding Electrode Conductor Materials

(a) Copper
(b) Aluminum
(c) Copper- Clad Aluminum
These materials shall be resistant to any corrosive condition existing at the installation or shall
be suitably protected against corrosion. The conduction shall be solid on stranded, insulated,
covered, on bare.
Types of Conduit use to secure and protection a grounding electrode conduction against
physical damage are. (Applicable in Conduction Smaller than 14mm2, 22mm2 or larger copper
or aluminum)

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 Rigid Metal Conduit

 Intermediate Metal Conduit
 Rigid Non Metallic Conduit
 Electrical Metallic Tubing
 Cable Armor

Table: Size of Grounding Electrode Conductor mm2

Grounding Electrode Conductor for

Alternating Current Systems Size of Largest
Undergrounded Service Entrance Conductor Size of Grounding Electrode Conductor mm2
or Equivalent Area for Parallel Conductors2
mm2

Aluminum or Cooper-
Clad Aluminum Aluminum or Copper-Clad
Copper Copper
Aluminumb

30 or smaller 50 or smaller
8.0(3.2) 14

38 or 50 60 or 80 14.00 22
60 or 80 100 or 125 22.00 30
Over 80 through 200 Over 125 through 250 30.00 50
Over 200 through 325 Over 250 through 400 50.00 80
Over 325 through 500 Over 400 through 850 60.00 100
Over 500 Over 850 80.00 125

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Note: Where there are no service-entrance conductors, the grounding electrode conductor size
shall be determined by the equivalent size of the largest service-entrance conductor required for
the load to be served.

Reading and References:

Philippine Electrical Code 2009 Part I Volume I; Art 1 p. 214-223
https://iiee.org.ph
https://www.pdf-archieve.com
Activities/Assessment
 Interactive Reporting
Requirements:
(a) Six Student per group
(b) Use image for specific materials/deices;
(c) Each member will discuss specific topic assign by their group leader and
they can choose any methods they prefer for their representation.
(d) Allotted time per group is one hour.

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Module 5
Objectives
After Successful completion of this lesson, you should be able to
 Identify and understand the following
(a) Wires tradename and type letter
(b) Maximum operating temperature
(c) Application provision
(d) Insulation
(e) Outer Covering
(f) Ampacity rating and uses
 Familiarized with different wiring methods.
 Read and use the table different table conductor for General wiring.
 Compute the size of conductor using Power Law.


Table 3.10.1.13 Conductor Application and Installation

Trade Name Type Maximum Application Insulation Outer

Lette Operating Provisions Coveringa
r Temperature Materials Conducto Thicknes
r Area s (mm)
(mm2)
1. Moisture- TW 60 C Dry and wet Flame- 2.0-5.5 0.80 None
resistant locations retardant, 8.0 1.20
thermoplastic Moisture- 14-30 1.60
resistant
38-100 2.00
Thermoplastic
101-250 2.40
251-500 2.80

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501-1000 3.80
2. Moisture-and THW c 75 ͦC Dry and wet Flame- 2.0-5.5 0.80 None
heat-resistant locations retardant, 8.0 1.20
thermoplastic Moisture-and 14-30 1.60
Special heat-resistant
38-100 2.00
applications Thermoplastic
90 ͦC within electric 101-250 2.40
discharge 251-500 2.80
lighting 501-1000 3.20
equip. Limited
to 1000 open
circuit volts or
less (size 2.0-
8.0 mm2 only
as permitted in
section
4.10.6.10)
3. Moisture-and THH 75 ͦC Wet location Flame- 2.0-5.5 0.80 None
heat-resistant W retardant, 8.0 1.20
thermoplastic Moisture-and
90 ͦC Dry location 14-30 1.60
heat-resistant
38-100 2.00
Thermoplastic
101-250 2.40
251.500 2.80

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4. Moisture-and THW 75 ͦC Dry and wet Flame- 2.0-3.5 0.40 Nylon
heat-resistant Ne locations retardant, 5.5 0.50 jacket or
thermoplastic Moisture-and equivalent
8.0-14 0.80
heat-
resistant 22-30 1.00
Thermoplasti 38-100 1.30
c 125-250 1.60
251-500 1.80
5. Heat-resistant THH 90 ͦC Dry and damp Flame- 2.0-3.5 0.40 Nylon
thermoplastic N location retardant, 5.5 0.50 jacket or
Heat- equivalent
8.0-14 0.80
resistant
22-30 1.00
Thermoplasti
38-100 1.30
c
125-250 1.60
251-500 1.80
Thermoset RH 75 ͦC Dry and damp Flame- 2.0-3.5d 0.08 Moisture
locations retardant 5.5 1.20 resistant,
thermoset flame-
8.0-30 1.60 retardant,
Thermoset RHH 90 ͦC Dry and damp 38-100 2.00 nonmetalli
location c coveringl
101-250 2.40
251-500 2.80
501-1000 3.20
For 601-
2000
Volts, see
Table
3.10.1.62

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Wiring Methods
a) Concealed Wiring
How Concealed Wiring is done?
 Step 1: Laying the Electrical conduits in the slap.
 Step 2: Laying the Electrical conduits in the wall.
 Step 3: Installation of switch boards back boxes.
 Step 4: Installation of Distribution Boards.
What is Concealed Wiring Installation?
 If the conduit is hidden inside the wall slots with the help of plastering.
 The Electrical wiring system inside wall, roof or floor with the help of
plastic or metallic piping.

b) Open Wiring- An exposed wiring method using cleats, knobs tubes, and flexible tubing
for the protection and support of single insulated conductors run in or on buildings.
How Open Wiring is Done?
c) Lead Sheathed or Metal Wiring- The type of wiring employs conductors insulated with
VIR and is covered with mechanical injury, dampness and atmospheric corrosion metal
sheath gives protection to the cable from outer sheath of lead-aluminum alloy containing
about 95% lead.
d) PVC Sheath Wiring- A Thermoplastic-Sheathed Cable (TPS) consists of toughened
outer sheet of polyvinyl chloride (PUC) Thermoplastic, Covering One or More Individual
Annealed Copper Conductors, Themselves Insulated with PVC. This type of wiring is
commonly used for residential and Light Commercial Construction in many Countries.
Note: Open wiring is done with the help of drilling in the wall. If drilling work is not done
correctly, then there is a possibility of cracking in the wall.

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Reading and References:

Philippine Electrical Code 2009 Part I Volume I; Art 1 p. 214-223
https://iiee.org.ph
https://www.pdf-archieve.com
https://www.electricaltechnology.org

Watch:
Concealed Wiring Vs. Open Wiring
http://www.accessengineeringlibrary.com
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Insulated conductors and cables used in dry and damp locations

 Types FEP, FEPB, MTW, PFA, RHH, RHW, RHW-2, SA, THHN, THW, THW-2, THHW,
THHW-2, THWN-2, TW, XHH, XHHW, XHHW, XHHW-2, Z or ZW

Insulated Conductions and Cables used in dry and damp locations.

(1) Moisture- Impervious metal- Sheathed
(2) Types MYW, RHW, RHW-2, TW, THW, THW-2, THHW, THHW-2, THWN, THWN-2,
XHHW-2, ZW

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PEC Requirements
mm (millimeter) unit of solid wire
mm2 (millimeter Square) unit of standard wire
#2.0mm2 (1.6mm)- Lighting outlet (min)
#3.5mm2 (2.0nn)- Convenience outlet
#5.5mm2 (2.6mm)- Special outlet (min)
#8.0mm2 (3.2mm)- Service Entrance (min)

How to use table 2.0 1.16

Find the of Conductor.

Circuit Electrical Multiplier I Type Size of Conductor

No. Load (W) (Ampere) Letter
(Standard)
1 ¤ (6) 100 W THHN
2 ¤(8) 100W THW
3 (5) 200W THHW

For Computation
1. 6 ¤ x 100W= 600W; P V/I; I= P/V= 600/230= 2.16 Amp.
Use: 2pcs # 2.0mm2 THHN; 1pc #5.5 mm2 THWN green.
2. 8 ¤ x 100W= 800W; P=800W; P=V/I=800/230=3.48 Amp.
Use: 2pcs # 2.00mm2 THW: 1pc #5.5mm THWN green.
3. 5 x 200W= 1000W; P=1000W; P=V/I= 1000/230= 4.35 Amp.
Use: 2pcs # 3.5mm2 THHW; 1pc # 5.5mm2 THWN green.
NOTE:
The Grounding conductor may be larger than the minimum requirement of over current
projection installed on the circuit. Ex. 15 A Circuit= 14 AWG/2.0mm2
20 A= 12 AWG/3.5mm2; use larger size of wire.
Color: White stripes; white or gray, green.

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Reading and Reference:

Philippine Electrical Code 2009 Part I Vol. 1 P. 305-351
https.//www.electricaltechnology.org
https.//iiee.org.ph>files
https.//www.pdf_archieve.com
Watch:
https//www.accessengineeringlibrary.com
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Activities/ Assessments

I. Seatwork No.3: Find the size of conductor of the following electrical load.

Circuit Electrical Load Multiplier I (Ampere) Type Letter Size of Conductor

No.
1 ¤ (7) THHN
2 ¤ (9) THHN
3 (6) THHN
4 (8) THHN
5 ACU; ½ hp THW
6 Service 48.4 THW
Entrance

Note: ½ hp ACU;230 V= 4.9 Amp.

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Table 4.30.14.2 Full-Load Currents in Amperes, Single-Phase Alternating-Current Motors.

The following values of full-load currents are for motors running at usual speed and motors with
normal torque characteristics. The voltages listed are rated motor voltages. The currents listed
shall be permitted for system voltage ranges of 110 to 120, and 220 to 240.

Horsepower 115 Volts 200 Volts 208 Volts 230 Volts

1/6 4.4 2.5 2.4 2.2
1/4 5.8 3.3 3.2 2.9
1/3 7.2 4.1 4.0 3.6
1 16 9.2 8.8 8.0
1½ 20 11.5 11.0 10
2 24 13.8 13.2 12
3 34 19.6 18.7 17
5 56 32.2 30.8 28
7½ 80 46.0 44.0 40
10 100 57.5 55.0 50

Table: Circuit Breaker Rating

AF AT V
60 15,20.30,40,50,60 250/410
100 60,75,100 250/410
125 125 250/410
225 125,150,175,200,225 250/410
250 250 250/410
400 250,300,350,400 250/410

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Seatwork No.4
How to use the table conduit and tubing (PEC Table C1)
Find the size of conduit; Use RSC
Circuit Electrical Multiplier I Type Size of Conduit
No. Load (W) (Ampere) Letter
(Standard)
1 ¤ (6) 100 W THHN

2 ¤(8) 100W THW

3 (5) 200W THHW

Show the Computation

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Note: PEC Requirement

Electrical Load Circuit Breaker

Rating
(Minimum)
¤ 15 AT
20 AT
R 30 AT
WP 30 AT
ACU 40 AT
Service Entrance 60 AT
(SE)

I. Interactive Reporting
Topic
a. Conductors for General Wiring
Cabinet, Cutout Boxes, Meter Socket Enclosures
Installation/Construction Specification
b. Outlet, Device Pull and Junction Boxes, Conduit Bodies, Filthiest, Hand hole
enclosure Installation/ Specification
c. Rigid Metal Conduit
Installation/Construction Specification for Lesson 6.
d. Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing
Installation/Construction Specification
e. Service Entrance Cable

Requirements:
 Six (6) Students
 Interactive discussion
 Free to choose their own style of reporters
 Allotted time 1 hour per group.

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Module 6
Objective
After successful completion of this lesson you should be able to
 Define and identity the different types of cable.
 Understand their installation and construction specifications
 Read and use the table for different conduit and tubing.
 Compute/evaluate the current of Electrical Circuit using power law to get the
conductor, conduit and breaker size rating.

Course Materials
 Armored Cable, Type AC
A fabricated assembly of insulated conductors in a flexible metallic enclosure
Installation
Type AC shall be permitted as follows:
(1) In both exposed and concealed work
(2) In cable trays
(3) In dry locations
(4) Embedded in plaster finish on brick or other masonry, except in damp or wet
locations
(5) To be run or finished in the air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such
walls are not exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness

Type AC cable shall not be used as follows:

(1) Where subject to physical damage
(2) In damp or wet location
(3) In air voids of masonry clock or tile walls where such walls are exposed or
subject to excessive moisture or dampness
(4) Where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors
(5) Embedded in plaster finish on brick or other masonry in damp or wet
locations

 Flat Cable Assembly, Type FC

An assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with an insulating material
web specifically designed for field installation in surface metal raceway.

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Installation
Flat cable assemblies shall be permitted only as follows:
(1) As branch circuit to supply suitable tap devices for lighting, small appliances,
or small power loads. The rating of the branch circuits shall not exceed 30
amperes.
(2) Where installed for exposed work.
(3) In locations where a flat cable assembly in installed less than 2400 mm
above the floor or fixed working platform, it shall be protected by a cover
identified for the use.
(4) In surface metal raceways identified for the use. The channel portion of the
surface metal raceways systems shall be installed as complete systems
before the flat cable assemblies are pulled into the raceways.

Flat cable assemblies shall not be used as follows:

(1) Where subject to corrosive vapors unless suitable for the application
(2) In hoist ways or on elevators or escalators
(3) In any hazardous (classified) location
(4) Outdoors or in wet or damp locations unless identified for use

 Flat Conductor Cable, Type FCC

A protective layer that is installed between the floor and TYPE FCC flat
conductor cable to protect the cable from physical damage and may or may not
be incorporated as an integral part of the cable.
Installation
FCC shall be permitted only as follows
(a) Branch Circuits
(b) Branch-Circuit Ratings
(c) Floors
(d) Walls
(e) Damp Locations
(f) Heated Floors
(g) System Height
(h) Coverings
(i) Corrosion Resistance
(j) Metal-Shield Connectors

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FCC system shall not be used in the following locations:

(1) Outdoors or in wet locations
(2) Where subject to corrosive vapors
(3) In any hazardous (classified) location
(4) In residential, school, and hospital buildings

 Integrated Gas Spacer Cable: Type IGS

A factor assembly of one or more conductors, each individually insulated and
enclosed in a loose fit, nonmetallic flexible conduit as an integrated gas spacer
cable rated 0 through 600 volts.
Installation
Type IGS cable shall permitted for use underground, including direct burial
in the earth, as the following:
(1) Service-entrance conductors
(2) Feeder or branch-circuit conductors
Type IGS cable shall permitted shall not be used as interior wiring or be exposed
in contact with buildings.

 Medium Voltage Cable-Type MV

A single or multi conductor solid dielectric insulated cable rated 2,001 volts or
higher.
Installation
Type MV cable shall be permitted for use on power systems rated up to 35
000 volts nominal as follows:
(1) In wet or dry locations
(2) In raceways
(3) In cable trays
(4) Direct buried
(5) In messenger-supported wiring
Unless identified for the use, Type MV cable shall not be used as follows:
(1) Where exposed to direct sunlight
(2) In cable trays
(3) Direct buried

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 Metal-Clad Cable: Type MC

A factory of one or more insulated circuit conductors with or without optical fiber
members enclosed. In an armor of interlocking metal tape, or a smooth or
corrugated metallic sheath.

Installation
Type MC shall have permitted for use underground, including direct burial in the
earth, as the following:
(1) For Services, feeders, and branch circuits
(2) For power, lighting, control, and signal circuits
(3) Indoors or outdoors
(4) Exposed or concealed
(5) To be direct buried where identified for such use
(6) In cable tray where identified for such use
(7) In any raceway
(8) As aerial cable on a messenger
(9) In hazardous (classified) locations as permitted
(10) In dry locations and embedded in plaster finish on brick or other masonry
except in damp or wet locations
Type MC Cable shall not be used where exposed to the following destructive
corrosive conditions, unless the metallic sheath is suitable for the conditions or is
protected by material suitable for the conditions:
(1) Where subject to physical damage
(2) Direct burial in the earth
(3) In concrete
(4) Where subject to cinder fills, strong chlorides, caustics alkalis, or vapors of
chlorine or of hydrochloric acid

 Mineral – Insulated, Metal Sheathed Cable: Type MI

A factory assembly of one or more conductors insulated with highly compressed
refractory mineral insulation and enclosed in a liquid tight and gastight
continuous copper or alloy steel sheath.

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Installation
Type MI cable shall be permitted as follows:
(1) For services, feeders, and branch circuits
(2) For power, lighting, control, and signal circuits
(3) In dry, wet, or continuously moist locations
(4) Indoors or outdoors
(5) Where exposed or concealed
(6) Where embedded in plaster, concrete, fill, or other masonry, whether above
or below grade
(7) In any hazardous (classified) location
(8) Where exposed to oil and gasoline
(9) Where exposed to corrosive condition not deteriorating to its sheath
(10) In underground runs where suitably protected against physical damage
and corrosive conditions
(11) In or attached to cable tray
Type MI cable shall not be used under the following conditions or in the
following locations:
(1) In underground runs unless protected from physical damage, where
necessary
(2) Where exposed to conditions that are destructive and corrosive to the
metallic sheath, unless additional protection is provided
Wiring Methods
 Armored Cable
 Communication Raceways
 Electrical Metallic Tubing
 Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing
 Fire Alarm Cables
 Flexible Metal Conduit
 Flexible Metallic Tubing
 Instrumentation Tray Cable
 Intermediate Metal Conduit
 Liquid Tight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit
 Metal –Clad Cable
 Mineral – Insulated, Metal – Sheathed Cable
 Multi Conductor Underground Feeder and Branch – Circuit Cable
 Multipurpose and Communications Cables
 Nonmetallic – Sheathed Cable

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 Power – Limited Tray Cable

 Optical Fiber Cable
 Optical Fiber Raceways
 Other Factor – Assembled, Multi Conductor Control, Signal, or Power Cables that are
Specifically Approved for Installation in Cable Trays
 Rigid Metal Conduit
 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit

Reading and References:
Philippine Electrical Code 2009 Part I Vol. 1 P. 407-483
https.//www.electricaltechnology.org
https.//iiee.org.ph>files
https.//www.pdf_archieve.com
Watch:
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Activities/Assessment
I. Seatwork No.4: Give the size of conduit and circuit breaker rating.

Circuit Electrical Multiplier I Type Size of Circuit Breaker

No. Load (Ampere) Letter Conductor Rating
1 ¤ (7) THHN
2 ¤ (9) THHN
3 (6) THHN
4 (8) THHN
5 ACU; ½ hp THW
6 Service 48.4 THW
Entrance
Note: ½ hp ACU= 4.9 Amp

II. Interactive Reporting

Topic:
 Intermediate Metal Conduit
Definition, Listing Requirements, Installation, Size, Bends.
 Underground Feeder and Branch – Circuit Cable: Type UF
Definition, Listing Requirements, Installation, Size, Bends.
 Service – Entrance Cable;
Types SE and USE.
Definition, Listing Requirements, Installation, Size, Bends.

Requirements:
 Six (6) Students
 Interactive discussion
 Free to choose their own style of reporters
 Allotted time 1 hour per group.

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Module 7
Objectives:
 Define and differentiate Republic Act (RA) 184 with Republic Act (RA) 7920.
 When did RA 7920 become effective?
 Understand what constitutes the practice of Electrical Engineering
 Identify who are authorized to practice Electrical Engineering
 Know the qualifications for the licensure examination of (a) Registered Master Elecrician
(RME), (b) Registered Electrical Engineer (c) Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) (d)
How often are Professional license renewed?
 Enumerate (a) the scope of examination for RME (b) field of practice of RME and REE
(c) prohibitions in the practice of Electrical Engineering.

Course Materials
Republic Act 184
This is known as the “Old Electrical Engineering Law. “ It is an act to regulate the
Practice of Electrical Engineering in the Philippines, to Provide for Licensing and
Registration of Electrical Engineers and Electricians and for Other Purposes. It becomes
effective in June 21, 1947.
The Electrical Engineering licensure examination under RA 184 are Professional
Electrical Engineer, Associate Electrical Engineer, Assistant Electrical Engineer and
Master Electrician.

Republic Act 7920

This is known as the “New Electrical Engineering Law”. It is an Act Providing for More
Responsive and Comprehensive Regulation for the Practice, Licensing, and Registration of
Electrical Engineers and Electricians. It becomes effective in March 1995.

The Electrical Engineering licensure examination under RA 7920 are Professional Electrical
Engineer, Registered Electrical Engineer and Registered Master Electrician.

What constitute the practice of electrical engineering?

The practice of Electrical Engineering is in the form of:
a) Consultation, investigation, evaluation and management of services requiring electrical
engineering knowledge;
b) Design and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for electric power system,
power plants, power distribution system including power transformers, transformer lines
and network protection, switchgears, building wirings, electrical machines, equipment
and others.

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c) Supervision of erection, installation, testing and commissioning of power plants,

substations, transmission lines, industrial plants and others.
d) Supervision of operation and maintenance of electrical equipment in power plants,
industrial plants, watercraft, electric locomotive and others.
e) Supervision of the manufacture and repair of electrical equipment including
switchboards, transformers, generators, motors, apparatus and others.
f) Teaching of electrical engineering professional subject; and
g) Taking charge of the sale and distribution of electrical equipment and systems requiring
engineering calculations or applications of electrical engineering principles and data.

Who are authorized to practice electrical engineering?

Those who are holders of valid Certificates of Registration (CR) and Professional License (PL)
for Electrical Engineering issued by the Professional Regulation Commission.
Only those who have the following qualifications may apply for examination for the grade
of:
a. Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)
1) Filipino citizen
2) Good reputation
3) Not convicted of crime of moral turpitude
4) BSEE graduate
5) Experience of 4 years or more as REE.
b. Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)
1) Filipino citizen
2) Good reputation
3) Not convicted of crime of moral turpitude
4) BSEE graduate
5) 21 years’ old
c. Registered Master Electrician (RME)
1) Filipino Citizen
2) Good reputation
3) Not convicted of crime of moral turpitude
4) 18 years old or more
5) Technical background
a) Three years of electrical engineering or electrical technology plus one year of
practice
b) Two years’ vocational course plus two years’ practice
c) One-year electrician’s course plus three years’ apprenticeship
d) Four years in high school plus five years’ apprenticeship

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The scope of examination and conditions for the various grades are:
a. Registered Electrical Engineer
The examinee must pass a written examination on:
a) Mathematics ………………………………………………………….25%
b) Engineering Sciences ……………………………………...………..30%
c) Electrical Engineering ………………………………………………..45%

The examinee is given:

 PASSED mark if he obtains an average of 70% or above with no grade
lower than 50%
 CONDITION mark if he obtains a total average of 70% or above but has a
grade below 50% in any subject. (He retake the same failed subjects in
future licensure examinations any number of times until he obtains a grade
of at least 70% in the subjects).
 FAILED mark if he obtains an average of less than 70% (He has to retake all
the subject in the future licensure examinations even if he has passing
grades in one or two subjects).

b. Registered Master Electrician

The examinee must pass a written examination on:

a) Technical Subjects ……………………………………………50%
b) Philippine Electrical Code …………………………………50%
 The examinee is given a PASSED mark if he obtains an average of 70% or
more with no grade below 50%.
 He is given FAILED mark if his average is below 70%. (He may repeat the
same examination in the future any number of times.)

What are the field of practice of Registered Master Electrician?

The field of practice of an RME includes the installations, wiring, operation, maintenance
and repair of electrical machinery, equipment and devices in residential, commercial, industrial
buildings, institutional and power plants, watercrafts and electric locomotives, except those
rated excess of five hundred kilovolt-amperes (500 Kva) or in excess of six hundred volts
(600 V) which work shall be under the supervision of PEE or REE.

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Reading and References:

Basic Electric Motors, Generating Set and House Wiring with Primer on RA 7920…Chapter 7
By: Santiago R. Almuete

IIEE Seminars and IIEE Electrical Engineers Magazine

Activities/Assessments
Quiz no. 2
1. What happens to the grades of Associate Electrical Engineer, Assistant Electrical
Engineer and Master Electrician when RA 7920 become effective?
2. What should a Registered Master Electrician do whatever he signs a technical
document?
3. After you graduated from your Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology course, are
you qualified to take the licensure examination for RME? Explain.
4. In field of practice of RME, what is the rated voltage under his supervision? Explain
5. How many licensure examination does the Board of Electrical Engineering have under
RA 7920?
6. What are those Technical Subjects included in the written examination for the licensure
examination of RME?
7. In what way does RA 7920 is better than RA 184? Explain
8. What difference have you noticed in the qualification in applying for the licensure
examination of REE and RME?
9. Is an RME allowed to sign an Electrical Plan? Explain
10. If a person wants to apply for a licensure examination for REE was born in Australia, his
parents were both Pilipino, he finished his Senior High in Public School in Manila and
graduated BSEE in Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is he qualify to take the
PRC Board examination? Explain

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Final Examination

Name: ___________________________________________________ Score: __________

Course and section: ____________ Date: ____________ Professor:___________________
Instruction: I. Encircle the letter of the correct answers.
1. PEC minimum allowable size of wire for lighting outlet
a. 20 mm b. 3.5 mm c. 2.0 mm2 d. none of the above
2. It is known as the OLD ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LAW.
a. RA 7920 b. RA 148 c. RA 184 d. none of the above
3. It is known as the NEW ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LAW.
a. RA 7920 b. RA 148 c. RA 184 d. none of the above
4. The minimum allowable size of wire for convenience outlet.
a. 3.5 mm2 b. 3.5 mm c. 3.8mm d. none of the above
5. The minimum allowable size of wire for special outlet.
a. 3.5 mm2 b. 3.5 mm c. 5.5mm2 d. none of the above
6. A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for _____ hours is called
continuous load.
a. 4 b.2 c. 2.5 d. none of the above
7. A branch Circuit (BC) that supplies two or more receptacles on outlets for lighting in
appliances.
a. BC, General Purpose c. Watts
b. BC – Individual d. none of the above
8. Ampacity is the _______ that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use
without exceeding its temperature rating.
a. Voltage b. Current c. Watts d. none of the above
9. The parts of Electrical Plan that contain Electrical symbol only.
a. Design Analysis b. Location Plan c. Legend d. none of the above
10. The purpose of this code is for the protection of the use of electricity.
a. IEC b. IIEE c. PEC d. none of the above
11. A branch circuit breaker with 30AT has a frame of ____ AF.
a. 50AF b. 60AF c. 100AF d. none of the above

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12. An electrician with RME licensed is called.

a. Contractor c. Engineer
b. Electrical Practitioner, Licensed d. none of the above
13. A single unit providing complete and independent living facilities for one or more persons,
including provision living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation.
a. Bedroom b. Dwelling Unit c. Office d. none of the above
14. A circuit breaker with125AT has a frame of _______ AF.
a. 100AF b. 60AF c. 70AF d. none of the above
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15. No. 8.0mm THW wire is
a. Solid Wire b. Strand Wire c. X-wire d. none of the above
16. An ACU of 1 ½ hp, 220V, 60HZ have full – load current of
a. 7.6A b. 8.8A c.10A d. none of the above
17. A water pump, 1hp, 220V, 60HZ have a full – load current of
a. 7.6A b. 8.8A c. 10A d. none of the above
18. A circuit breaker with a rating of 250AT, 60HZ has an ampere frame of
a. 255AF b. 250af c.260af d. none of the above
19. A tube RMC means.
a. Rigid Mold Conduit c. Rough Metal Conduit
b. Rigid Mix Concrete d. none of the above
20. Electrical nonmetallic tubing is TYPE.
a. ENMT b. ENT c. EENT d. none of the above
21. A#3, 2mm TW is the same as
a. 3.5mm2 b. 5.5mm2 c. #8.0mm2 TW d. none of the above
22. The maximum diameter of conduit is
a.100mm b. 150mm c. 500mm d. none of the above
23. The maximum size of wire is
a.100mm b. 150mm c. 500mm2 d. none of the above
24. THW ambient temperature is
a. 60˚C b.75˚C c. 90˚C d. none of the above
25. A grounding device intended for the protection of class a device.
a. GFCI b. Electrode c. Grounded Wire d. none of the above

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26. THWN – 2 has an ambient temperature of

a. 75˚C b. 65˚C c. 95˚C d. none of the above
27. An excellent electrician without a licensed is called.
a. Electrical Practitioner/Non – Licensed b. RME c. EE d. none of the above
28. IIEE active partner in the promotion of safety and advancement of electrical industry.
a. ACMEE b. ACMEE c. ACMEEE d. none of the above
29. RME field of practice includes installation, wiring, etc. with a rating of _____ KVA.
a. 500KVA b. 600V c. 600KVA d. none of the above
30. The Volt – amperes/ sq. m multiplier is
a. 28VA b. 16VA c. 24VA d. none of the above
31. How many times can an applicant for RME retake exam if he failed for the first take of
examination
a. 2x b. 3x c. only one take d. none of the above
32. How many year of electrical work experience is needed for a high school graduate to take
the RME licensure exam?
a. 6 b. 5 c. 4 d. none of the above
33. If a person has a diploma in 1 – year electrician course is he qualified to take the RME
licensure examination?
a. No b. Never c. Yes d. none of the above
34. Who are qualified to take up the PEE licensure exam?
a. REE b. RME c. REE with 5 years’ experience d. none of the above
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35. Type of occupancy: Hospital has a volt-ampere/m multiplier of
a. 24 b. 16 c. 8 d. none of the above
36. The color of grounding wire is
a. Green b. Blue c. Black d. none of the above
37. International _______ commission standard
a. Electrical b. Electrotechnical c. Electronics d. none of the above
38. The smallest rating of circuit breaker is.
a. 10AT b. 20AT c. 15AT d. none of the above
39. The smallest diameter of conduit is
a. 15mm b. 10mm c. 20mm d. none of the above

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40. Who can only signed the Electrical Plan?

a. REE b. REE/RME c. PEE d. none of the above
41. What happen to the grade of Master Electrician when RA 7920 took effect?
a. MEE b. RME c. RE d. none of the above
42. Flexible ___________ and Cables
a. Cords b. Tray c. pipe d. none of the above
43. Electrical symbol ¤ is
a. bulb b. hole c. rays d. none of the above
44. A kind of switch use for two location
a. 2S b. S3w c. S2 d. none of the above
45. Professional ______________ Commission is
a. Engineers b. Licensure c. Regulation d. none of the above
46. ACU stands for
a. Power Outlet b. Airconditioning c. hp d. none of the above
47. S2 stands for
a. Two-gang switch b. 2nd switch c. Switch d. none of the above
48. THW is applicable to what location
a. Wet and dry b. Dry c. Wet d. none of the above
49. THHN is applicable to location
a. Wet and dry b. Dry c. Wet d. none of the above
50. An ¾ AC motor, single phase, 115 volts has a current of
a. 3.18 b. 13.8 c. 7.9 d. none of the above

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