Question 3025 of 790 · California General Electrician Exam
A feeder conductor has an ampacity of 115 A and does not supply receptacles for portable loads. What is the largest standard OCPD permitted under the next size up rule?
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Correct answer to question 3025
- A: 125 A
Explanation
Where the ampacity does not match a standard rating, the next higher standard rating may be used if it does not exceed 800 A. 115 A is not standard, so 125 A is the next higher rating. See 240.4(B) and 240.6(A).
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