Electrician Red Seal · Question
A single-family dwelling requires a 200 A, 120/240 V service. The utility requires the service conductors to be protected by a weatherhead where they enter the service mast. According to CEC Rule 6-300, what is the minimum required distance between the service conductors' drip loop and the point of attachment at the building?
CEC Rule 6-300 states that the point of attachment for the service conductors at the building shall be located so that the drip loop is at least 300 mm (12 inch
Start free practice for Electrician Red Seal
150 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
Question: A single-family dwelling requires a 200 A, 120/240 V service. The utility requires the service conductors to be protected by a weatherhead where they enter the service mast. According to CEC Rule 6-300, what is the minimum required distance between the service conductors' drip loop and the point of attachment at the building?
Answer options:
- 150 mm (6 inches) ✅ 300 mm (12 inches)
- 450 mm (18 inches)
- 600 mm (24 inches)
Correct answer: 300 mm (12 inches)
Explanation: CEC Rule 6-300 states that the point of attachment for the service conductors at the building shall be located so that the drip loop is at least 300 mm (12 inches) below the point of entry of the conductors into the service raceway or enclosure, or the service head if one is used.
Start free practice for Electrician Red Seal
150 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
More about Electrician Red Seal
Related Questions
- A residential garage is to be wired with a 15 A, 120 V duplex receptacle. According to the Canadian Electrical
- During a renovation of a commercial kitchen, an electrician needs to replace an old single-phase, 240 V, 5 kW
- A commercial kitchen is being renovated, and several new 4 kW, 208 V, single-phase electric ovens are being in
- What is the minimum working space depth required in front of an electrical panel rated 200 A, 120/240 V, locat
- A Red Seal electrician is setting up temporary power for a construction site. The main temporary service is a
- A new industrial facility requires a 600 V, three-phase, 150 A feeder to supply a motor control centre. The co
More for Electrician Red Seal candidates
Practice tests
Question explanations
- A residential garage is to be wired with a 15 A, 120 V duplex receptacle. According to the Canadian Electrical
- During a renovation of a commercial kitchen, an electrician needs to replace an old single-phase, 240 V, 5 kW
- A commercial kitchen is being renovated, and several new 4 kW, 208 V, single-phase electric ovens are being in
- What is the minimum working space depth required in front of an electrical panel rated 200 A, 120/240 V, locat
Ready to practice?
Free, no signup required. Build a wrong-question list as you go.
Start Free Electrician Red Seal Practice →Related courses
Other Canadian certifications candidates often prepare for alongside this one.