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NEC Article Quick-Reference Flashcards
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How to use: Cut out each card, fold along the center line, and read the term on one side and the definition on the other — or just fold the answer under while you quiz yourself off the sheet.

Q What does NEC Article 90 cover?
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A The introduction to the Code -- its purpose, scope, how it's enforced, and how it's organized (chapters 1-4 general, 5-7 special, 8 communications, 9 tables).
Art. 90
Q What does NEC Article 100 cover?
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A Definitions of terms used throughout the Code.
Art. 100
Q What does NEC Article 110 cover?
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A General requirements for electrical installations -- approval, working space, clearances, and general installation practices.
Art. 110
Q What does NEC Article 200 cover?
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A Requirements for identifying and using grounded (neutral) conductors.
Art. 200
Q What does NEC Article 210 cover?
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A Branch circuits -- ratings, required outlets, and general requirements including GFCI/AFCI protection locations.
Art. 210
Q What does NEC Article 215 cover?
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A Feeders -- minimum ampacity/size, required overcurrent protection, and voltage drop guidance.
Art. 215
Q What does NEC Article 220 cover?
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A Branch-circuit, feeder, and service load calculations.
Art. 220
Q What does NEC Article 230 cover?
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A Service conductors and equipment -- from the utility connection to the service disconnecting means.
Art. 230
Q What does NEC Article 240 cover?
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A Overcurrent protection -- fuses and circuit breakers, their ratings, and how they're applied.
Art. 240
Q What does NEC Article 250 cover?
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A Grounding and bonding -- system grounding, equipment grounding, grounding electrodes, and bonding requirements.
Art. 250
Q What does NEC Article 300 cover?
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A General wiring methods that apply across most wiring types -- burial depths, conductors in raceways, securing/supporting.
Art. 300
Q What does NEC Article 310 cover?
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A Conductors for general wiring -- ampacity tables, insulation types, and conductor construction.
Art. 310
Q What does NEC Article 314 cover?
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A Outlet, device, pull, and junction boxes -- box fill calculations and conduit bodies.
Art. 314
Q What does NEC Article 404 cover?
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A Switches -- general-use snap switches, switching the grounded conductor, and multi-location switching.
Art. 404
Q What does NEC Article 406 cover?
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A Receptacles -- ratings, grounding, tamper-resistant and weather-resistant construction.
Art. 406
Q What does NEC Article 408 cover?
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A Switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards -- overcurrent protection, clearances, and circuit directory requirements.
Art. 408
Q What does NEC Article 430 cover?
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A Motors and motor circuits -- conductor sizing, overload and short-circuit protection, and disconnecting means.
Art. 430
Q What does NEC Article 450 cover?
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A Transformers and transformer vaults -- overcurrent protection and installation requirements.
Art. 450
Q What does NEC Article 500 cover?
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A Hazardous (classified) locations -- classes, divisions/zones, and equipment suitable for locations with flammable gases, dust, or fibers.
Art. 500
Q What does NEC Article 700 cover?
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A Emergency systems -- power required for life safety that must be restored within 10 seconds of a normal power loss.
Art. 700
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