EPEC

Electrical Products
Education Course

Introduction to Electrical Products

MODULE 1 WORKBOOK

Bronze Level
Featuring 2017 NEC Code / 2015 CE Code
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Electrical Products Education Course

EPEC Bronze – Module 1
Copyright © 2018 NAED Education & Research Foundation, Inc.

Student Information
Please fill in all of the information below. The EPEC Educational Fulfillment Center will use this
information to track your progress as you move through the program, in addition to tracking your
documents as they are emailed to and from the EPEC Educational Fulfillment Center.

Name: Brian Donohue

Company: North Coast Electric

Company Address: 750 Industrial Way

Job Title: Inside Sales

Phone: 360-423-1550

E-mail: bdonohue@ncelec.com

Management Contact: Kevin Guthrie

I reviewed the content of this module: Online

Please read the EPEC Academic Integrity Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism found on the next page,
and initial the statements below acknowledging your awareness of the policy and the consequences of
plagiarism prior to submitting this module for review.

I have read and understand the EPEC Academic Integrity Policy.

I certify that all work submitted for completion of this module is my own work
in its original format and does not involve plagiarism or teamwork other than
that authorized in the EPEC Academic Integrity Policy.

B.D.
(Student’s Initials)

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EPEC Academic Integrity Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism

At NAED we believe that honest work builds self-esteem, knowledge, and skills. Although we would like for you
to collaborate with other EPEC students, we expect you to still maintain separate work, including original module
work and cut packages.
EPEC is an opportunity to develop several qualities, including: learning new skills, demonstrating creativity,
improving flexibility, seeking solutions, and expanding your leadership abilities. Only by pushing yourself during
your training and submitting your own work do you have the opportunity to learn and develop from the critiques
of our Reviewers. You will not learn anything from the Reviewers’ comments if it is not your work being reviewed.
Discussing EPEC with your colleagues, suppliers, and customers is encouraged, as long as you do your own work.
Any submitted written or copied work, including all submitted modules and cut sheets, that is not one’s own and
has in fact been copied in whole or in part from the work of another person or persons, will result in disciplinary
action by NAED.
Should we detect any signs of cheating or plagiarism, we reserve the right to contact the management of the
student(s) involved, request re-work and re-submittal of any modules, assignments, or final exam, and/or deny the
EPEC graduation of any student found to have cheated, committed plagiarism, or to have aided another student in
cheating or plagiarism.

Definition of Cheating
Cheating is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain credit for work, or any
improvement in evaluation of performance, by any dishonest or deceptive means.

Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to the following:

• Copying answers from another’s original work, including modules, either in part or in whole
• Copying another’s project, including any and all cut-sheet submittals
• Discussion at any time of answers or questions on the final examination, unless such discussion is
specifically authorized by NAED
• Taking or receiving copies of the final examination without the permission of NAED
• Allowing someone other than the officially enrolled student to represent the student either in work
submissions, including modules, or the final examination.

Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as the act of using the ideas or work of another person or persons as if they were one’s
own without giving proper credit to the source.

Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to the following:

• The submission of a work, including modules, either in part or in whole completed by another
• Failure to give credit for ideas, statements, facts or conclusions which rightfully belong
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sentence, or even a part thereof
• Close and lengthy paraphrasing of another’s writing without credit or originality
• Use of another’s project or part thereof without giving credit. This includes making any copies of
another’s cut-sheet submittal(s) and submitting them as one’s own.

Such an act is not plagiarism if it is ascertained that the ideas were arrived through independent reasoning or
logic or where the thought or idea is common knowledge. Acknowledgement of an original author or source must
be made through appropriate references; i.e., quotation marks, footnotes, or commentary.

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Brian Donohue
Company
North Coast Electric Electrical Products Education Course
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Module 1
EPEC Bronze

Complete the EPEC Bronze portion of this chapter prior to attempting the workbook section. You will
need the information covered in the online chapter to help you answer these questions.

Exercises
Complete the following exercises using the information you have just read, your own experience,
supplier catalogs, or advice from management, coworkers, supplier representatives, and/or customers.

Reviewer
Chapter 1 Questions Comments

1. Distributors add value to manufacturers’ products by providing many avenues of support Correct
for customers. Needs Work

✔ True False

Reviewer’s Comments:

2. Select the best four answers. What are some important and direct influences on the Correct
electrical distribution industry? Needs Work

✔ Building designs and layout ✔ Government regulations

Water quality Fashion trends
✔ OEM machinery requirements Agricultural prices
✔ Manufacturer product specializations

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3. EPEC is designed to help you focus on a product specialization area so you can sell these Correct
products effectively. Needs Work
✔
True False

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4. Select the best answer. Which statement is not a positive response to a customer who Correct
wants a product you do not stock? Needs Work

“I’m sure I can locate one and get it here for pickup.”
“Tell me more about your project. I may be able to suggest an alternative
that fits your need.”
✔
“I’m sorry. I don’t have one of those in stock. We might get some
next week.”
“Do you have the cable and fittings you need for installing that product?”

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5. List six different kinds of customers you have met in the electrical business (electricians, Correct
builders, etc.). Needs Work

a.
Commercial
b.
Industrial
c.
Residential
d.
Low Voltage
e.
Agricultural
f.
Walk-In

Give an example of how these different types of customers have similar needs in terms of the
products services your distributor provides.

Availability over price. In my experience a customers first question will always

be if a product is available.

Give an example of how these different types of customers have different needs in terms of the
products services your distributor provides.

Customers will use our services in many different ways, some like to will call
items, some utilize our delivery system daily and some require 3rd party freight
deliveries.

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6. An electrical contractor arrives at the construction site of a 50-unit apartment complex. He Correct
discovers that someone has forgotten to order 400 receptacles that his crew needs to install. Needs Work
Describe how a distributor’s relationship with the contractor can help solve this issue:

Working with the contractor on previous projects, trusting the distributor from
past experiences

What are some factors that may influence which type of receptacle he will purchase?

Availability and Price

What services that your distributorship provides to customers might be the most helpful in
this situation?

WIll Call 25/25, next day free delivery, Same day hot truck.

What other related products may have been forgotten?

Wall Plates, cut-in boxes, wirenuts, Romex Connectors

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7. Price is not a service. There are many factors and trade-offs that influence the price of a Correct
product. However, considering the many different needs of customers and the influences Needs Work
affecting their choice of products, what are three additional services offered by your
company that will add value to the products you sell?

a.
Knowledge

b.
Follow-Up

c.
Follow-Through

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8. A certain outside salesperson knows lighting products in depth. Lighting is what this person Correct
likes to sell, and it is a good source of income. Name 10 other products, related to lighting, Needs Work
that this salesperson could also focus on to enhance his/her selling opportunities.

a.
Fixture Hangers
b.
Cordcaps
c.
Wire/Cable
d.
Motion Sensors
e.
Power Distribution
f.
Service Entrance
g.
Conduit
h.
Switches
i.
Lamps
j.
Wire Nuts
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9. A large project has just depleted your stock of 250-watt, wall-mounted HPS Correct
(high-pressure sodium) outdoor lighting fixtures. Needs Work

A contractor has some come in and needs a single unit. What five alternatives could
you suggest?
a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Give two reasons why these alternatives might work for the contractor.

a.

b.

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Reviewer
Chapter 2 Questions Comments

1. Select the best answer. Utilities generate electrical power by applying the principles of: Correct
Needs Work
heating a conductor
connecting batteries to transmission lines
cooling a conductor
✔ rotating many wires by many powerful magnets

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2. Direct current (DC) is the basis for most of our electrical systems. Correct
Needs Work
True ✔ False

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3. Select the best answer. Current in a conductor is the flow of: Correct
Needs Work
water magnetic flux
✔ electrons air

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4. Select the best answer. Which way does current flow? Correct
Needs Work
✔ High potential to low potential Low potential to high potential
In both directions Downward

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5. Select the best answer. What is the pressure that causes current to flow? Correct
Needs Work
✔ Electromotive force (EMF) measured in volts
Inductive current (IC) measured in amperes
Torque (T) measured in newton-meters
Resistance (R) measured in ohms

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6. Select all that apply. Which materials offer less resistance to the flow of electrical current? Correct
Needs Work
✔ Copper Glass
Wood ✔ Aluminum
Plastic Air

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7. Fill in the blank. The electromotive force at ground (the earth) is measured as: Correct
Needs Work
0

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8. To work, electricity must complete a circle and eventually return to the power source. Correct
Needs Work
✔ True False

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9. Select the best answer. The wire that carries electricity from the source to the load is Correct
called a: Needs Work

neutral ground
circuit ✔
hot leg

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10. A short circuit occurs when current bypasses the load in that circuit. Correct
Needs Work
✔
True False

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11. Briefly describe how a magnet and a conductor interact to create a flow of electricity. Correct
Needs Work
Magnets are used to rotate the conductors to create a current

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12. Name the three sources of power (that are not fuels) that can turn a generator. Correct
Needs Work
a.
Wind

b.
Water

c.
Steam

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13. Describe how 60Hz (hertz) of alternating current behaves in a circuit. Correct
Needs Work
Each hertz creates a positive and negative loop per second in a circuit.

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14. Briefly explain what amperes measure. Correct

Needs Work
The rate of current flow

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15. Briefly explain what volts measure. Correct

Needs Work
The Electromagnetic Force

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16. Briefly explain what ohms measure. Correct

Needs Work
the resistance of a circuit

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17. What is the purpose of electrical insulation? Correct

Needs Work
Protection

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18. For each term listed, briefly describe how it functions in an electrical system. Correct
Needs Work
Type Function
a. Circuit
Closed Loop for electrical flow

b. Load
Final use of electricity

c. Circuit-protective
device Allows for circuit fluctuations

d. Branch circuit
Conductor between the final overcurrent device

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e. Feeder
Carries power from switchboard or panelboard to a
branch circuit

f. Ground faults
Shuts off power in case of grounding

g. Grounded
Serves in place of the earth

h. Pole
Accepts a single phase circuit

i. Single-phase
circuit AC Circuit having one source supplies over 2 conductors ,
one grounded and one ungrounded

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For each of the following questions, provide an answer, along with the formula and calculations you used.

19. Use the relationship of Ohm’s law to determine the resistance of a circuit drawing 20 Correct
amperes at 240 volts. Needs Work

Answer Formula and calculations

12 12=240/20

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20. If a 2100-watt single-phase load operates at 240 volts, how many amperes would it draw? Correct
Needs Work
Answer Formula and calculations

8.75 8.75=2100/240

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21. If a 600-watt load draws 5 amps, at what voltage is it operating? Correct

Needs Work
Answer Formula and calculations

120 120=600/5

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22. The nameplate of a portable heater shows that it is rated as 1200 watts and should be used Correct
only at 120 volts. Under these conditions, how many amperes would the heater draw? Needs Work

Answer Formula and calculations

10 10=1200/120

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23. Would a 15-amp, 120-volt circuit safely support the operation of the portable heater Correct
described in the previous question? Needs Work

Answer Formula and calculations

NO 12x120=1800

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24. A contractor has asked for a 15-amp circuit breaker for the wiring of a small office space. Correct
The incoming voltage is 120 volts. The office contains four computers with 250-watt power Needs Work
supplies and four fluorescent lamps, which consume 40 watts each. Is the circuit breaker
sufficient for this load? If not, what should be recommended as an alternative?

Yes:
Answer Formula and calculations
250x4=1000
4x40=160
1160/120=9.66a

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25. If operating equipment at higher voltages allows the use of smaller conductors, why are Correct
120 or 240 volts (or even 12 volts) commonly used? Why doesn’t everything operate at, say, Needs Work
480 volts? Explain thoroughly.

Residential applications commonly use a single phase application which only

requires a 120 or 240 volt system. Three Phase applications are less common and
mostly used in manufacturing facilities and large offices.

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26. To complete this exercise, you’ll need your copy of the current National Electrical Code. You Correct
may use the Canadian Electrical Code if you live in Canada. A customer is looking for a Needs Work
conductor mounted in conduit rated at 75°C that will carry 140 amperes.

Code Version used:

✔ NEC Version CE Code Version

Using your current NEC or CE Code, what size conductors would you select? Answer for both
copper and aluminum.
Copper (CU) Aluminum (AL)

#1 1/0

What size conductor would you select if the customer wanted a conductor rated for 90°C?
Copper (CU) Aluminum (AL)

#2 #1
Table Number Page Number

310.15 266

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27. Based off the previous question, use Table C.1 of the NEC and assuming three conductors Correct
are to be used what electrical used, what electrical metallic tubing (EMT) would be Needs Work
required? Alternately, Canadian residents should consult Table 2 of the CE Code.

75°C conductor/conduit size:

Copper (CU) Aluminum (AL)

1-1/2" 2"
Table Number Page Number

C.1 1144

90°C conductor/conduit size:

Copper (CU) Aluminum (AL)

1-1/4" 1-1/2"
Table Number Page Number

C.1 1144
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Reviewer
Chapter 3 Questions Comments

1. Loads consume energy to produce some type of work. Correct

Needs Work
✔ True False

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2. Number the following categories in the sequence they are listed in the EPEC Triangle. Correct
For example, #1 is the category where power enters from the utility. Needs Work

4 Controls
2 Electrical protection
5 Loads
1 Service entrance
3 Distribution system and physical protection

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3. Electrical tape and wire strippers are products distributors carry simply as a nice gesture for Correct
customers; they are not important for the building of an electrical system. Needs Work

True ✔
False

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4. Select all that apply. What products listed below that belong to the distribution system and Correct
physical protection category of the EPEC Triangle? Needs Work

✔ Cable ✔ Fuse
✔ Circuit breaker ✔ Raceway
✔ Load center ✔ Conduit
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5. Select the best two answers. What are the two primary hazards that make it necessary to Correct
include electrical protection components in an electrical system? Needs Work

Loss of electrical power Heat buildup

✔ Load malfunction ✔ Electrical shock

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6. Electrical protection devices must open a circuit to protect from inrush, the momentary Correct
surge of current that occurs when a motor starts. Needs Work
✔
True False

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7. Select the best three answers. Service entrance equipment performs which of these Correct
functions? Needs Work
✔ Measure use of power
Transform voltage to usable levels for home and commercial use
✔ Divide incoming power into various circuits in the electrical system
✔ Tie home or business into power coming from the utility
Adjust the AC frequency to 60Hz

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8. List three examples for each type of load, in addition to the one already listed. Correct
Needs Work
Light: Fluorescent lamp
a. Lampholders
b. Fixtures
c. Ballasts

Heat: Radiant bathroom heater

a. Heat Pumps
b. Fan-Forced Heaters
c. Portable Space Heaters

Power: Sump pump

a. Mixer
b. Fans
c. Rollers

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Communications: Alarm bell

a. Horns
b. Smoke Detectors
c. Pilot Light Indicators

Receptacles: USB (universal serial bus) connectors

a. Home Outlet
b. Coaxial
c. Multiconductor Cable

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9. List four different products that are part of the controls category. Correct
Needs Work
a.
Light
b.
Heat
c.
Power
d.
Communication

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10. Describe the functions of products that are part of the distribution system and physical Correct
protection category. Needs Work

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11. Name three types of products in the electrical protection category. Correct
Needs Work
a.
AFCI
b.
GFCI
c.
Surge Protector

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12. What is the difference between physical protection and electrical protection based on the Correct
EPEC Triangle? Needs Work

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13. Describe the functions of the products in the service entrance category. Correct
Needs Work

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14. Select all that apply. Check the products that belong in the fittings, boxes, and supplies Correct
category of the EPEC Triangle. Needs Work

✔ Compact fluorescent lamp ✔ 2” locknut

✔ Compression splice for 3/0 copper ✔ 6” x 6”x 4” oil-tight box
✔ 4” grounding bushing ✔ 4” weatherproof bell
✔ ½” liquid-tight connector ✔ 6” x 6” x 4” water-tight box
✔ Book of wire markers ✔ Staples for nonmetallic cable
✔ 6” x 6” x 4” explosionproof box ✔ Start-stop push button station
✔ 3” EMT coupling ✔ 6” x 6” x 4” screw cover box

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15. Name two tools and two instruments. Correct

Needs Work
a.
Wire Stripper
b.
Wire Puller
c.
Continuity Tester
d.
Meter

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16. Name two types of controls you are likely to find on a portable electric space heater. Correct
Needs Work
a.
Thermostat
b.
Switch

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17. There are many control products used around automated material-handling conveyors, such Correct
as motor starters. List six non-control products you would likely find. Remember to work the Needs Work
EPEC Triangle.

a.
Fittings
b.
Conduit
c.
Boxes
d.
Wire Markers
e.
Cable Ties
f.
Condulets

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18. Define and explain the most common cause for the failure of electrical equipment. Correct
Needs Work

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19. How do fuses and circuit breakers allow for momentary surges of current without shutting Correct
down a circuit? Needs Work

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20. Select the appropriate letter in each space provided to identify the type of wiring shown in Correct
each illustration. Needs Work

a Nonmetallic sheathed cable c Armored cable

f Wires in rigid metal conduit d Wires in wireway
e Wires in surface metal raceway b Busway

a. d.

b. e.

c. f.

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21. Select the appropriate number in each space provided to identify each product shown in Correct
this illustration. Needs Work

08 Meter enclosure 06 Mast or conduit riser

07 Raintight hub 05 Conduit strap
13 Ground rod clamp 14 Ground rod
11 LB or SLB conduit body 12 Ground wire
01 Porcelain eye wire holder 09 Meter
04 Service entrance cable drip loops 03 Weatherhead service entrance cap
02 Wedge clamp for service 10 Disconnect or safety switch
entrance cable (service entrance rated)

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22. In the provided spaces, name the five items indicated in the illustration below. You do not Correct
need to list part numbers or manufacturer names. Needs Work

a.
Condulet
b.
Hub
c.
Meter
d.
Strut
e.
Wireway

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23. A contractor needs to orders fixtures and lamps for the lighting of the sales area and display Correct
windows of a new gift shop being constructed. List five control products you could also offer Needs Work
to the contractor for the sales area, display windows, and gift shop.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

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24. You have an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) account that manufactures a machine Correct
with the devices listed below. What types of controls will this account likely require for Needs Work
each device?

Drive motor

Hydraulic system

Heated mold

Conveyor

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25. Summarize in your own words the comparative advantages of fuses and circuit breakers. Correct
List at least three advantages for each. Needs Work

Fuses Circuit Breakers

a. a.

b. b.

c. c.

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26. What are two advantages of having an underground service to a home? Correct
Describe how these advantages help the customer (consider cost factors, installation issues, Needs Work
operating performance, etc.)

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27. Find the section of the current NEC/CE Code that covers AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). Correct
Needs Work
Write the article number here:

Write the page number where you found it:

Describe, in your own words, where arc fault circuit interrupters must be used.

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MARK UP AND SAVE YOUR CUT SHEETS AND ATTACH THEM TO THE APPROPRIATE ICONS BELOW.

28. You will need to download and view the Bronze Module 1 plans and specifications to answer Correct
the following question. Provide a cut sheet for the utility light A for the guardhouse (see the Needs Work
fixture schedule for details). A cut should be provided for one fixture and one for the Cut Sheet Status
associated lamp. The cut should include a picture, description, part number, voltage, etc.
Circle the appropriate part number if there is more than one on the page (or highlight or
draw an arrow to it). Make sure the voltage of the fixture and lamp match. Write the project
name (Guardhouse) and item number (Lighting Fixture A) in the top right-hand corner of
each sheet in the cut. Keep the cut for your final cut package.

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MARK UP AND SAVE YOUR CUT SHEET AND ATTACH IT TO THE APPROPRIATE ICON BELOW.

29. You will need to download and view the Bronze Module 1 plans and specifications to answer Correct
the following question. Provide a cut sheet for the branch circuit breaker for the Needs Work
guardhouse (see specification 2.7 and panelboard schedule). Circle the voltage and current Cut Sheet Status
and indicate clearly the part number selected. Write the project name (Guardhouse) and
item number (Branch Circuit Breaker) in the upper right-hand corner of each sheet in the
cut. Provide all necessary information (including a picture and description) with the cut.
Keep the cut for your final cut package.

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Reviewer
Chapter 4 Questions Comments

1. As long as the product meets code requirements, price will always be the most important Correct
factor for customers when purchasing that product. Needs Work

True ✔ False
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2. Select the three best answers. What are three goals from the list below you should try to Correct
achieve when selecting and selling products for a job? Needs Work

✔ Better value for your customer

Lowest product price
✔ Readily available products in stock
✔ Code and legal compliance
Profitable sales for your company

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3. Select the three best answers. Besides the purchase price of a product, what three factors Correct
from the list below will have the most influence on the total cost of using the product? Needs Work

Product advertising
How often the product will need to be fixed, replaced, or cleaned
The time it takes to install the product
Project delays if the product is not available when the customer needs it
Product location in your warehouse

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4. Select the best answer. When a customer has many people involved in the decision to buy Correct
products, what is the best approach for making appropriate product selections? Needs Work

Weigh variables and trade-offs to find products that are the lowest price.
Interpret what the customer influences are saying; and weigh variables
and trade-offs.
Use the requirements given by the highest-ranking individual in the
purchasing process to guide product selection.
Use the requirements given by the customer buyer to guide product
selection.
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5. Explain, in your own words, why there are so many different types of wiring devices. Correct
Needs Work

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6. Describe an industrial area where oil-tight push buttons might be used instead of Correct
standard-duty units. Needs Work

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7. List four types of flexible cord and how they differ from one another. (Consult the current Correct
NEC or CE Code on PORTABLE CORD.) Needs Work

Code Version used:

NEC Version CE Code Version

Cord Differences
a.

b.

c.

d.

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8. A plant maintenance manager has always ordered standard 100W incandescent lamps to Correct
replace those that burn out in the factory and office complex. The facility is quite old and Needs Work
has used these for years. She is surprised to learn these are no longer legal in the U.S. and
Canada, and her supply is almost exhausted. She complains about having to switch, and
she’s concerned about cost. The plant is working three shifts, 24 hours a day. Please write a
brief explanation about why the laws have changed and what her options are for
energy-saving lamps. Be sure to give at least three benefits for using these new lamps.

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9. Some connectors used on motor leads are inexpensive but require a great deal of time to Correct
remove if the motor has to be disconnected for service or replacement. What hidden Needs Work
savings may there be in using a more expensive motor lead connector that can be quickly
connected and disconnected?

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10. A large electrical contractor typically stocks a considerable inventory of boxes, fittings, wire, Correct
and conduit. Recently, he decided to cut his inventory drastically and order these supplies as Needs Work
needed from an electrical distributor. He found the real cost of buying from a distributor
was less than getting the material in large lots at lower prices. What do you think were some
of the hidden savings that prompted the contractor to make this change?

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11. Write the NEC, or CE Code, article number that refers to direct burial cable: Correct
Needs Work

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MARK UP AND SAVE YOUR CUT SHEET AND ATTACH IT TO THE APPROPRIATE ICON BELOW.

12. Attach one cut sheet for direct burial cable, indicating the part number. Include all Correct
associated information to define the product, including pictures and descriptions. Indicate Needs Work
the project name (Cable Cut) and item number (1) in the upper right-hand corner of the cut. Cut Sheet Status

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MARK UP AND SAVE YOUR CUT SHEETS AND ATTACH THEM TO THE APPROPRIATE ICONS BELOW.

13. You will need to download and view the Bronze Module 1 plans and specifications to answer Correct
the following questions. Find two cuts for the guardhouse residential load centers, made by Needs Work
different manufacturers, indicating part numbers for each. See Specification 2.7 and Cut Sheet Status
Panelboard Schedule P1 for details. Locate all associated information to describe the
products, including pictures and descriptions. Place the project name (Guardhouse) and item
numbers (Load Center option 1 and Load Center option 2) in the upper right-hand corner of
each cut. Keep these cut sheets for your final assignment cut package.

Load Center Manufacturer Part Number

a.

b.

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14. Provide a brief explanation of the trade-offs you would make for the load centers you Correct
selected in the previous question. Needs Work

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15. A contractor has asked you to attend a meeting with one of his customers who needs Correct
comfort heating in a new loading dock. The contractor wants you to help him sell electric Needs Work
heat to the customer. What are the concerns of each attendee at the meeting that might
affect the final decision? Note the concerns of the first individual are listed as an example.

Individual Concerns

Plant engineer Capacity of existing system

Treasurer

Purchasing agent

Maintenance
electrician

Human resource
manager

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16. List three industry organizations that influence lighting product standards and usage. Correct
Needs Work
a.

b.

c.

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Reviewer
Chapter 5 Questions Comments

1. Identify the correct order of the seven steps for selecting the right materials by selecting a Correct
number in each of the provided spaces. (1 for the first step, 2 for the second step, etc.). Needs Work
3 Look for a schedule.
5 Research the NEC or CE Code and any local codes that may apply.
1 Review the construction plans.
Analyze each component, ensuring a complete project with all the required
7
material meeting specification and code.
4 Follow the specifications.
6 Assess the materials for special tools and instrument requirements.
2 Examine the system using the EPEC Triangle.

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2. When a difference exists between construction plans and the specification for a project, and Correct
you are unable to consult with the customer to clarify, the specification takes precedent. Needs Work
True ✔ False

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3. Select the best answer. When a job requires compliance with multiple regulations such as Correct
national codes, local ordinances, and contract requirements, the preferred products for the Needs Work
job usually meet:

only the specifications that are common to all the regulations

the requirements of the regulation that is easiest to understand
✔
the national code
the most stringent regulations

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4. Select three ways in which being aware of product interrelationships through the EPEC Correct
Electrical Product Triangle and knowing how to identify products from plans, drawings, and Needs Work
specifications can help you identify sales opportunities to exceed your customers’
expectations.

Include additional products on a customer’s order that are necessary for

the customer to complete the job successfully.
Provide valuable information about how products and tools can make
the electrician more efficient when installing the products.
Include additional products on a customer’s order just to increase
the sale.
Save the customer time and money during local inspection and approval
by choosing products that meet codes and ordinances.
Ensure your customer uses the best products in your area of
specialization.
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5. A lighting fixture schedule provides a listing of all the lighting fixtures required in the system, Correct
their electrical ratings, and important details about their installation. Needs Work
✔ True False

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Using the “Bronze Module 1” plans, your supplier catalogs, and any other resources you may need to complete
Questions 6 and 7.

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6. Select the common name you would expect to see on the electrical plans for the NAED Correct
EPEC Bronze Module 1 Guardhouse products listed below: Needs Work

Light fixture with lamp

Load center (panelboard)

Nonmetallic sheathed cable

Thermostat

Toggle swtich

Baseboard heater

Duplex receptacle

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7. List three factors to consider when specifying electrical materials in the following situations Correct
and environments. Needs Work

Lighting an outdoor flagpole at a Montana electrical distributor facility (if you live in
Canada, the distributor’s location is Alberta).

a.

b.

c.

Installing an exterior receptacle on a 60-year-old home located in Northern Maine (if you’re
a Canadian, this home is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia).

a.

b.

c.

Installing conduit for overhead lighting in a machine shop in Southern New Mexico (if you
live in Canada, substitute either the flat Canadian prairie of Winnipeg, Manitoba or the
completely different climate of Vancouver, British Columbia).

a.

b.

c.

Installing a load center for an office of 15 people planning to expand to 45 people within
5 years.

a.

b.

c.

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Module 1
EPEC Assignment

In this chapter, you will analyze a print with a plan, schedule, and specification. You will perform
calculations and recognize symbols based upon the print. The EPEC assignment requires that you select
manufacturers’ products for the specified guardhouse.

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:

• Review plans and specifications • Prepare a submittal package of cut sheets

Section A – EPEC Electrical System: The Guardhouse

To complete this chapter of your workbook, please open up the Plans and Specifications that accompany
this module.

You are starting with a basic building to get some practice in working the whole EPEC Triangle. It is a
single-room building and the construction could vary depending upon the location. For example, a
guardhouse on a military base or embassy would need to be solid and attack resistant, whereas one at a
construction site would simply be a temporary facility meant to primarily store gear. For this activity, the
guardhouse is located at a gated community.

It is a permanent structure to monitor access to the community.

Look over the plans and identify the major headings and sections that make up our case study.
Specifically note the following:

• The legend at the top of the page where the symbols for the electrical system are explained.
• The panelboard schedule shown below the legend.
• The lighting fixture schedule shown below the panelboard schedule.
• The electrical plan.
• And the specifications to the left.

In order to review the products needed for this installation, you

should start with the basic loads and work our way through the
EPEC Triangle. To guide you, you will answer questions throughout
this chapter.

Keep in mind that this is a small structure that will not be manned
24 hours a day. So, reducing per-unit costs was the design engineer’s
major consideration when planning the guardhouse.

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Loads
Light. The requirements are simple—an interior lamp so the guard can see at night. Looking at the
electrical plan, you can see the lamp and fixture indicated in the center.

A-1-a
Notice the plans call for a 17W LED. This is the “A” fixture found in the “Lighting Fixture
Schedule.” The designation “A-1-a” refers to the fixture (A), the circuit it’s on (1), and which switch
controls it (a).

1. For chilly temperatures, the designer has included an electric baseboard heater. Based on Correct
the plan, what is the wattage of the electric baseboard heater? Needs Work

Reviewer’s Comments:

2. The motor has an exhaust fan for summer comfort is the only power equipment included in Correct
this plan. What is the horsepower of the exhaust fan’s motor? ________ HP Needs Work

Reviewer’s Comments:

3. Check the appropriate answer below. A bell is included in this guardhouse plan to warn Correct
pedestrians of truck traffic. Based on the plan, where is the bell mounted? Needs Work

Inside Outside

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4. “WP” indicates that a ______________ bell is required. Fill in the blank and explain Correct
your answer. Needs Work

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5. A duplex receptacle is used along with a multiplug strip. Why would there be a receptacle on Correct
every wall? Needs Work

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6. What grade receptacle has the engineer called for? Correct

Needs Work

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Controls

7. The engineer has decided that a simple single-pole switch will be adequate for the interior Correct
light. Where is the switch mounted? Needs Work

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8. How is the baseboard heater controlled? Correct

Needs Work

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9. The engineer considered both a maintained contact and a momentary contact button for Correct
the bell. Which one is specified in the final plan? Needs Work

Maintained contact Momentary contact

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Distribution System and Physical Protection

Wiring method: Check the specifications under “WIRING MATERIALS,” you can see the alternate acceptable wiring
methods are indicated for the branch circuits.

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10. List three different methods. Correct

Needs Work

a.

b.

c.

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11. Is there another acceptable wiring material? Explain. Correct

Needs Work

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The engineer has indicated #14-2 AWG (American Wire Gauge) and #12-2 AWG. You can see these
indicated in the electrical plans, as well as the Panelboard Schedule under the “Feeders” heading. The
engineer sized the conductors based on the amperage (current) the various loads will draw.

Check the engineer’s decision regarding conductor size by using the power formula and by looking at the
National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code. You want to make sure the conductor size is
adequate to carry the current (amps) that the loads will require.

· As you recall, the one form of the power formula is:

12. The first factor you need to determine is the voltage of the loads. Find these voltages by Correct
reviewing the plans and specs and write them in the spaces provided. For each, also note Needs Work
where you found the voltage. (Note that the light load is already completed as an example.)

Load Voltage Location

Light
120 Lighting Fixture Schedule
(Fixture A)

Heat
(Baseboard)

Power
(Exhaust Fan)

Communications
(Alarm Bell)
Receptacle
(Convenience
Outlet)

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Now use the power formula to determine how much current (amps) will be flowing in the various
circuits. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Load column below.
(Note that the light load is completed for you as an example.)

Now turn to your current NEC, “Conductors for General Wiring.” If you are using the CE Code, consult
Table 1-2, which is labeled “Allowable Ampacities.” Both codes require you to know the number of
conductors, the temperature, the type of conductor, and the size in AWG or kcmil. There are correction
factors given in footnotes on the NEC table, and those are listed as a separate table (5C) in the CE Code.
Based on this information, write the appropriate ampacity for each load in the spaces provided in the
Ampacity column below.

13. Correct
Conductor Ampacity from Needs Work
Load
Size (NEC or CE Code)
Light: 22 watts at 120 volts = .183 amps #14-2 15

Heat: 750 watts at ______ volts = ______ amps #12-2

Power (Fan): 120 watts at ______ volts = ______ amps #12-2

Communications (Bell): 10 watts at ______

#14-2
volts = ______ amps

Receptacle: rate for ______ volts, 20 amps #12-2

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13b. In this NEC table, the extreme-left column shows wire sizes in AWG gauge. The other Correct
columns show the ampacities of the various conductor materials and insulation materials, small Needs Work
to large. Based on these code requirements, are the indicated conductor sizes adequate for the
loads? Explain your answer.

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Electrical Protection

To determine the circuit protection devices required, look at the panelboard schedule, which indicates, under the
“CKT.CAP” heading, the rating of the circuit-protective equipment. Additional information can be found in the
specs under “2.7 LOAD CENTER.”

14. Use the information to complete this table. Correct

(Note that the first circuit has been completed as an example.) Needs Work

Circuit No. Serves Circuit- Protective Devices

1. Lighting 15-amp Single-Pole Breaker

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Service Entrance

For this installation, the responsibility for bringing in an electrical service is the responsibility of others (usually the
electric utility) and is thus designated “N.I.C.” (not in contract). This is often seen in plans and specs.

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15. Per the NEC, a main disconnect is required for six-circuit systems; however, the drawing Correct
specifies only a five-circuit system. Is a main disconnect necessary? Needs Work

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15a. The engineer has called for a main disconnect in the specs. What might be the advantage Correct
of having the main disconnect? Needs Work

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15b. Select the best answer. The main disconnecting means shall consist of: Correct
Needs Work
circuit breaker fused main pullout
✔ either

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Fittings, Boxes, and Supplies

The left-hand side of the EPEC Triangle, fittings, boxes, and supplies, includes numerous products and represents a
good sales opportunity. These are all the materials needed to secure, support, connect, physically protect, and
further insulate the system. Instead of only quoting the listed products for the system, you can demonstrate your
professionalism by quoting these additional products as well. These represent an opportunity for additional sales
and profits for you, your customer will also save time and money having these products on hand.

As discussed in Chapter 5, plans and specifications do not deal with this category of products as specifically as the
other products, but there are some key references to note. “Part 3 – Execution” in the specifications says: “All
flexible cables and raceways shall be firmly secured and supported to wood structure or blocking throughout the
length of its run.”

16. Based on this statement, list at least four product opportunities from the fittings, boxes, and Correct
supplies category. Needs Work

a.

b.

c.

d.

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17. It also says: “Wiring splices and connections shall be made in boxes only and shall be made Correct
with solderless pressure connectors.” List at least four product opportunities. Needs Work

a.

b.

c.

d.

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18. What advantage does the customer get from using solderless pressure connectors? Correct
Needs Work

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19. Thinking about the electrical system of the guardhouse as you now understand it, list six Correct
fittings, boxes, and supplies products needed to complete the project. Needs Work

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Reviewer’s Comments:

Fittings, Boxes, and Supplies

20. Looking again at PART 3 of the specs, read 3.3 TESTING. List four product opportunities from Correct
the tools and instruments category that would address this specification. Needs Work

a.

b.

c.

d.

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21. Using your tool suppliers’ catalogs as a guide, list 12 tools and instruments an electrician Correct
would use to install the guardhouse electrical system. Needs Work

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

h.

i.

j.

k.

l.

Reviewer’s Comments:

Professional Challenge – Future Design & Build Opportunity

The guardhouse is designed to be a permanent structure at a gated community located in Tampa, Florida. The
designer specified a unit heater in case there’s a chilly day, yet the guardhouse staff is unlikely to experience the
extreme cold temperature of a harsh winter.

Now, imagine you are the designer for a guardhouse of the same size and shape that will be located in front of a
foreign power’s U.S. or Canadian embassy. Specifically, the guardhouse will be in Washington, DC, or Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada (if you live in Canada). What product changes will you make for the construction of the new
building? Work the EPEC Triangle and write your recommendations in the spaces provided below.

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22a. Light: Correct

Needs Work

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22b. Heat: Correct

Needs Work

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22c. Power: Correct

Needs Work

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22d. Receptacles: Correct

Needs Work

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22e. Controls: Correct

Needs Work

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22f. Load center: Correct

Needs Work

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22g. Wiring methods: Correct

Needs Work

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22h. Communications: Correct

Needs Work

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22i. Tools and instruments: Correct

Needs Work

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22j. Fittings, boxes and supplies: Correct

Needs Work

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Section B – EPEC Electrical System: The Guardhouse

Your EPEC Assignment involves making product submittals for the guardhouse depicted in your set of Bronze
Module 1 electrical plans.

Required submittal items are found under “Part 1 – General,” Subsection 1.5.2. You are required to provide
submittals for each of these items. You must select appropriate products from your manufacturers’ catalogs and
list them on the appropriate Electrical Bill of Materials (on the following page). Each of the columns on the Bill of
Materials must be completed for each of the submittal items. You must also provide a catalog cut for each of the
submittal items. You do so by making a photocopy of the appropriate manufacturer’s catalog page.

The electrical distribution industry has developed a relatively standard format for submitting catalog cuts
(with some minor regional variations). Customers have grown accustomed to seeing cuts and cut packages in this
format. For EPEC, an acceptable submittal catalog cut must meet the following requirements:

• Include full 8½” x 11” photocopies of your manufacturer’s product catalog information.
• Identify both the item and the project in the upper-right corner of the page. For example, print “EPEC
MODULE 1 ELECTRICAL GUARDHOUSE, LIGHTING FIXTURE A” in the top-right corner of the cut for lighting
fixture A. TITLE THE PDF WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
• If there is more than one item on the page, mark each specific item on the page by drawing a box around it
and/or using an arrow pointing to each item.
• If you are submitting multiple items on a single page,
be sure to clearly distinguish each item.
• An image of the product alone without
accompanying information is unacceptable.
• If it is necessary to make a product substitution,
please offer a clear explanation. For example, many
specifications call for Bakelite (or the term phenolic)
in the body of some components. Bakelite was an
early plastic composed partly of asbestos and
formaldehyde (both now known as carcinogens).
This is no longer allowed because of its dangerous
health effects, so when you see these words today,
expect to find synthetic substitutes such as nylon. It
is acceptable to make a substitution when a product
is no longer legal or safe. However, it is wrong to make a substitution just because you can’t find what the
customer wants (if the product truly is available). So whenever you offer a substitution, please explain why
with your justification.

You are only required to submit on the items in Section 1.5.2. There is no need to submit any other items. If
you have any questions on your submittal package, review the appropriate section in the Introductory Module.
The Introductory Module provides an example of a complete cut package along with the steps and tips to create it.
Examples of an approved and incorrect cut sheet have been provided both in the Introductory Module and on the
following pages. Remember, your cut sheets should be prepared for the EPEC Reviewer as if he/she was your
customer. Never offer a cut sheet from a competitor.

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MARK UP AND SAVE YOUR CUT SHEETS AND ATTACH THEM TO THE APPROPRIATE ICONS BELOW.

22. On the next page, fill in the blanks in the Bill of Materials and attach the appropriate cut Correct
sheets. Needs Work
Cut Sheet Status
You practiced earlier in this module by gathering these cuts. Please include them, along with
the other items you’ve been instructed to gather. Please consult NAED’s video, starring Chris
Slonaker, on what makes an acceptable cut
sheet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYvjtiMfwtM

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Project: GUARDHOUSE
Location: SECOND STREET
Plans and Specifications: EPEC BRONZE MODULE 1 (See paragraph 1.5.2 of specifications)
Submission Date:
Submitted By:

Item Part # Manufacturer Description

Fixture A*

Fixture A
lamp*

Fixture A
switch

Fixture B

Fixture B
lamp

Fixture B
switch

Fluorescent, plug-in type ½” NPT thread, 42W. NOTE: Cold

Fixture C FL31F43EL General Lighting
weather ballast available. Add additional wire guard.

Alarm bell

Weatherproof
mounting box

Alarm bell
push button

Push button
wall-plate

Baseboard
heater

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Thermostat

Receptacle

2.6.1 Wall mounted exhaust fan

(EPEC student, please continue description)
Exhaust fan

Manual
starter switch

Overload
element for
manual starter
switch

Load center

Branch
breaker*

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23. Define at least six additional products necessary for the guardhouse. You do not need to Correct
show part numbers or manufacturers. Think through the EPEC Triangle to identify all the Needs Work
electrical products that you could sell for this project.

This is brainstorming exercise with many possible correct answers; it is an opportunity to

learn from colleagues and manufacturers. Your EPEC Reviewer’s will also provide feedback.
Photos and sketches for your answers are encouraged.

Item Description

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