Shop Practice with Electrical Code: Introduction to PEC Jayson Bryan E. Mutuc, REE, RME BSEE-PUP MSEE, Major in Power Systems -MIT (candidate)
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Article 1.0 Introduction 1.0.1.1 Purpose of the PEC (p.1) (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 from safety.
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Article 1.0 Introduction
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Article 1.0 Introduction (c)Intention (p.1) This code is intended for the exclusive use of licensed electrical practitioners (PEE, REE, and RME). This codeis not intended as a design specification nor an instructional manual for a non-licensed electrical practitioner, unless under a supervision of a licensed electrical practitioner.
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Scope of the PEC (1.0.1.2) (p.2) (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:
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Scope of the PEC (1.0.1.2) (p.2) 2) Electric Generating Plants 3) Industrial Plants 4) Transformer Stations 5) Permanent and temporary substations, etc. 6) Airfield 7) Railway switchyards 8) Yards, carnival parks, parking and other lots Etc. 6
Scope of the PEC (1.0.1.2) (p.2) (b) Not Covered (1) Installation in railway rolling stock, aircraft or automotive vehicles. (2) Installation of railways for generation, transformation, transmission, or distribution of power used exclusively for operation of rolling stock
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1.0.1.4 Enforcement (p.3) (a) This code is intended for mandatory application by government bodies exercising legal jurisdiction over electrical installation. The enforcement of the PEC is the responsibility of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), who is responsible for interpreting requirements, approving equipment and materials, waiving Code requirements, and ensuring that equipment is installed in accordance with listing instructions. 8
1.0.1.4 Enforcement Approval of Equipment and Materials. Only the authority having jurisdiction has authority to approve the installation of equipment and materials. Typically, the authority having jurisdiction will approve equipment listed by a product testing organization, but the PEC doesn’t require all equipment to be listed. 9
1.0.1.7 Examination of Equipment Safety (p.4) Product evaluation for safety is typically performed by a testing laboratory, which publishes a list of equipment that meets a nationally recognized test standard. Products and materials listed, labeled, or identified by a testing laboratory are generally approved by the authority having jurisdiction. 10
Article 1.2 – Permits and Inspection Certificates 1.2.1 Electrical Permits (p.25) 1.2.1.1 Electrical Permit Needed Before Work is Started Installation Work, Alternation, Repair or Extension
Secure Electrical Permit
Buildings, mobile homes or other premises
Office of the Local Building Official
Watercraft
Martime Industry Authority (MARINA)
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1.2.1 Electrical Permits 1.2.1.2 Requirements for Electrical Permit (a) The electrical Permit shall include the minimum following information 1. Applicant 2. Professional Electrical Engineer who signed and sealed electrical plans and specifications. 3. Licensed Electrical Practitioner who is in charge of electrical works. 4. Building Owner 5. Lot Owner 6. Building Official (b) Five sets of complete electrical plans and specifications signed and sealed by Professional Electrical Engineer
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1.2.1 Electrical Permits 1.2.1.3 (b) Electrical Permit to be Issued Immediately (p.26) If the project is extensive and requires more time for checking of 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 thereafter. 1.2.1.4 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 have removed until final inspection and approval of the work shall have been made.
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1.2.2 Electrical Inspection 1.2.2.1 Application for Inspection An application for inspection shall be filed with the government authority concerned before a preliminary and/or final inspection is done. 1.2.2.2 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 14
