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A 120/240V single-phase, 3-wire service supplies a dwelling unit. If a receptacle is required on a 4.5 m² balcony, where must it be located?
CEC Rule 26-710(f) requires a receptacle for balconies greater than 4 m² that are accessible from the dwelling. The receptacle must be located within 2.5m of th
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Question: A 120/240V single-phase, 3-wire service supplies a dwelling unit. If a receptacle is required on a 4.5 m² balcony, where must it be located?
Answer options:
- Within 1.8m of the balcony floor
- Mounted on the exterior wall adjacent to the balcony door
- There is no requirement for a receptacle on a balcony of this size ✅ Within 2.5m of the balcony door and accessible from the balcony
Correct answer: Within 2.5m of the balcony door and accessible from the balcony
Explanation: CEC Rule 26-710(f) requires a receptacle for balconies greater than 4 m² that are accessible from the dwelling. The receptacle must be located within 2.5m of the balcony door and be accessible from the balcony itself.
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