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INSTALLATION RULES
(FIRST PAPER)
APRIL 2010
MEMORANDUM
QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 1993 (ACT 85 OF 1993) AS
AMMENDED
The above refers to electrical installations and machinery on construction
sites and is applicable to contractors.
With reference to the above elaborate on the following:
1.1
In working areas where the exact location of underground electric power lines is
unknown, employees using jackhammers, shovels or other hand tools which
may make contact with a power line, are provided with insulated protective
gloves or otherwise that the handle of the tool being used is insulated.
(4)
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QUESTION 2: SANS 10142 PART 1 OF 2008: DEFINITIONS
With reference to the following given definitions only fill in the missing
word/s next to the question number (2.1 2.10) in the ANSWER BOOK.
2.1 double; reinforced insulation
2.2 require the use of tools
2.3 while in operation
2.4 steel tape as a protection against mechanical damage
2.5 purpose of carrying electrical current
2.6 form part of the electrical installation
2.7 for functional equipotential bonding
2.8 functional earthing
2.9 for protective equipotential bonding
2.10 remote controlled switching device
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3.2
What is the maximum % volt drop for AC and DC fixed appliance at the
point of outlet
5.2.2.1 When all conductors of an a.c. installation are carrying their maximum
estimated load, the difference in voltage (the voltage drop) between the point of supply
and any point of outlet or terminals of fixed appliances shall not exceed 5 % of the
standard voltage or of the 5.2'.2.2 When all conductors of a d.c. installation are
carrying their maximum estimated load, the difference in voltage (the voltage drop)
between any point of supply and any point of consumption shall not exceed 5 % of the
circuit nominal voltage or as determined bv the Specific equipment requirements
(2)
3.3
The value of the estimated load can be calculated by using certain fixed values.
Elaborate on each and give the applicable diversity for residential and elevator
installations.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
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(2)
EARTH,
PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS, OR
EXPOSED CONDUTIVE PARTS OF ANOTHER CIRCUIT
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Regulation 1.3 of SANS 10142 refers to where the code is not applicable.
Amendments No 5 addresses surge protection and extra low voltage control
circuits elaborate on both of the amendment.
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a) earth, or
b) live parts that form part of other circuits. or
c) protective conductors that form part of other circuits
(3)
6.2.2 Name TWO design requirements regarding plugs and socket outlets
for SELV and PELV circuits.
a)
b)
c)
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7.2
SOCKET OUTLET CIRCUITS IN MEDICAL IT SYSTEMS FOR GROUP 2
MEDICAL LOCATIONS
What are the TWO main configurations of the socket outlets at
each patients bed head?
a)
either a minimum of two separate circuits that feed socketoutlets shall be installed; or
b) each socket-outlet shall be individually protected against overcurrent;
(2)
7.3
What are the TWO requirements for socket outlets where circuits are
supplied from TN systems in the same medical locations?
a)
b)
7.4
Not more than two items of electro medical equipment shall be supplied
from each point of outlet.
Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
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Elaborate on the scope of the code with reference to the voltages only.
This standard applies to distributors that operate at a voltage (a.c.or d.c.) that does not
exceed 1000 V.
This standard applies to distributors that operate at a voltage (a.c.or d.c.)
that does not exceed 1000 V.
8.2
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Change-over switch connection where standby power feeds in after the main
distribution board (point of supply) into a sub-distribution board
9.2
A = Main supply
B = Standby generator change over board
C = Point of supply
D = Gen main CB
E = Main DB
F = Change-over switch
G = Earth leakage
H = Generator
I = Mains
J = Sub-DB
K = earth neutral
L = Earth leakage
M = Power-on indicator
N = Sub main switch
O = Consumers earth terminal
P = Earth
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7
(16 x ) =
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Cable
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Unrestrained system
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Name TWO basic functions an electrical power cable must be able to perform.
It has to carry a specified current and it has to withstand the voltage and fault
conditions of the system into which it is connected.
TOTAL
(2)
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