Question 9031 of 790 · California General Electrician Exam

Branch circuits serving patient care spaces must provide two equipment grounding paths. Which combination meets this requirement?

Exactly one answer is correct.

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Correct answer to question 9031

  • C: A metal raceway or cable armor qualifying as an EGC plus an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor

Explanation

Wiring in patient care spaces must use a metal raceway or cable with a metal armor or sheath that qualifies as an equipment grounding conductor, and it must also contain an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor. This redundancy reduces shock risk to patients.

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