Question 3030 of 790 · California General Electrician Exam
A circuit breaker has an interrupting rating other than what value must be marked with that rating?
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Correct answer to question 3030
- A: 5000 A
Explanation
Circuit breakers with an interrupting rating other than 5000 A must have the rating shown on the breaker. For fuses the comparable value is 10,000 A. See 240.83(C) and 240.60(C).
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