Question 2059 of 844 · Washington 01 Journey Level Electrician Exam

Ground-fault protection of equipment is required for a service disconnect rated 1200 A on which system?

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Correct answer to question 2059

  • B: 480Y/277 volt, 3-phase, 4-wire solidly grounded wye

Explanation

GFPE applies to solidly grounded wye services of more than 150 volts to ground for each disconnect rated 1000 A or more. A 480Y/277 volt system is 277 volts to ground, while 208Y/120 volt is only 120 volts to ground. See 230.95.

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