MARKING GUIDELINE

NONATIONAL CERTIFICATE

INSTALLATION RULES
(Second paper)
04 April 2023

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INSTALLATION RULES
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QUESTION 1: GENERAL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS

1.1 the phases of the supply

1.2 dedicated circuit
1.3 the same distribution board
1.4 the terminal has the correct rating
1.5 allowed in 7.16.4
1.6 voltage in the wireway
1.7 AC installation
1.8 single cores in conduits
1.9 less than 1 mm
1.10 cut off in terminations
(10 × 1) [10]

QUESTION 2: WIREWAYS

2.1 True
2.2 True
2.3 False
2.4 True
2.5 False
2.6 False
2.7 True
2.8 False
2.9 True
2.10 True
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QUESTION 3: DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

3.1 Any point of the distribution board that must be reached during normal
operation shall not exceed a height of 2,2 m above floor level. However, the
board may be mounted higher if it can be disconnected from the supply by a
switch disconnector that is less than 2,2 m above floor level. Unless a
residential distribution board is housed in an enclosure and direct access
cannot be obtained by an infant, no part of an indoor distribution board shall
be less than 1,2 m above floor level and no part of an outdoor distribution
board shall be less than 0,2 m above ground level. (5)

3.2  It shall comply with SANS 1973-3.

 Small power-distribution units for single-phase 230 V service connections
shall comply with SANS 1619. (2)

3.3  Unless tested in accordance with SANS 60439-1, the minimum creepage
distance between phases, and between phases and earth, shall be at least
8 mm.
 Equipment and components shall comply with the clearance distances given
in the relevant product standards. (3)
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QUESTION 4: BONDING

4.1  Shall have a nominal cross-sectional area of at least 2,5 mm copper or

equivalent
 Shall be so arranged that it cannot be tampered with (2)

4.2 Shall be bonded together and also be bonded to the earth continuity conductor
system (2)

4.3  When the supply voltage does not exceed 50 V

 When the supply uses an underground service connection
 When the roof is made of or covered with nonconductive material
 When the gutter, downpipes and waste pipes are of nonconductive material
 When the gutters and downpipes are attached to a metal roof that is covered
with nonconductive material (5)

4.4 Yes (1)

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QUESTION 5: LIGHTING

5.1  Nonflammable
 Located as near as possible to the lamp
 Permanently installed
 Cannot be opened without the use of a tool
 Readily accessible (5)

5.2  Be out of arm's reach from the floor of walking level

 Be out of arm's reach from a structure that is bonded to earth
 Be protected from the weather and splashing, dripping or accumulation of
water
 Not touching a conductive surface (5)
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QUESTION 6: VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION

6.1  Check that conductors are of the correct rating and current-carrying capacity
for the protective devices and connected load.
 Check that switchgear is switching the phase conductor.
 Check that the connection of conductors and earthing and bonding are
mechanically sound.
 Check that the connection of conductors and earthing and bonding are
electrically continuous.
 Check that the position of the readily accessible earthing terminal for the
earth connection of other services made by installers of such services is
indicated on all distribution boards. (5)

6.2  To ensure that all single-pole switching devices, fuses and circuit breakers
have been connected to the phase conductor
 To ensure that the phase terminals in fixed appliances and in all
single-phase socket outlets have been connected to the phase conductor
 To ensure that the centre contact of each Edison screw lampholder is
connected to the phase conductor
 To ensure that phase rotation and identification are maintained for
three-phase systems on the supply side of the distribution boards (4)

6.3 To ensure that when switching devices are operated, the circuit is interrupted
as intended (1)
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QUESTION 7: VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION

Z cond = L √(R² + X²) ÷ (1 000)

= 80 × (√(0,44² + 0,076²))/1 000
= 0,036 Ω

Z total = V ÷ (PSCC × √3)

= 400 ÷ (3 079 × √3)
= 0,075 Ω

Z turns = Z total – Z cond

= 0,075 – 0,036
= 0,039 Ω

Z transformer = (V² ÷ P) × (Z% ÷ 100)

P = (V² ÷ Z trns) × (Z% ÷ 100)
= (400² ÷ 0,039) × (5%÷100)
= 205 128,21 VA OR 205 kVA [10]

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QUESTION 8: CALCULATION OF VOLTAGE DROP

8.1 Geyser Vd = mv/a/m × L × A

= 11/1 000 × 30 × 17,39
= 5,739 V

Max Vd = 230 × 5%
= 11,5 V

Pump Max Vd = 11,5 – 5,739

= 5,761 V

Try using 2,5mm² cable

= mv/a/m × L × A
= 18/1 000 × 20 × 13,04
= 4,697 V

Total Vd = 5,739 + 4,697

= 10,435 V

A 2,5 mm² cable is suitable because the voltage drop at the pump does not
exceed the maximum allowed voltage drop. (8)

8.2 In order to determine the correct cable size for the given load without exceeding
the max allowed voltage drop (2)
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QUESTION 9: EARTHING ARRANGEMENTS AND EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING OF IT

INSTALLATIONS FOR FUNCTIONAL PURPOSES

9.1 Where an earthing busbar is required for functional purposes, the main earthing
terminal of the building can be extended using an earthing busbar so that
information technology installations can be connected to the earthing busbar
by the shortest practical route from any point in the building. Where the
earthing busbar is erected to support the equipotential bonding system of a
significant information technology installation in a building, it may be installed
in a closed ring. (4)

9.2 For large installations, a copper conductor of cross-sectional area of

50 mm² is a good compromise between material cost and impedance.
Where the earthing busbar is used as part of a DC return current path, its
cross-sectional area shall be dimensioned according to the expected DC return
currents. (3)

9.3 May be provided by using the protective conductor of the supply circuit for the
information technology equipmentor by a separate dedicated conductor (1)

9.4 Shall take into account possible fault currents which can flowand the relevant
data shall be obtained from the equipment manufacturer (2)
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QUESTION 10: LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROL-GEAR ASSEMBLIES

10.1 Association between a switching device and a short-circuit protective device

such that the switching device is protected under all conditions of short-circuit
up to the interruption capacity rating of the SCPD. (2)

10.2  Name of the manufacturer

 Rated operational voltages
 Rated current of the assembly
 IP rating if rated above IP2X
 Rated prospective short-circuit current (5)

10.3  The short-circuit current ratings of components might be affected by their

orientation for example upright or sideways.
 Mounting bolts, clips or clamps can influence the ability of the component
to withstand mechanical stresses imposed by fault current tests. (3)
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TOTAL: 100

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INSTALLATION RULES
(Second paper)
EXAMINERS PAPER ANALYSIS GRID

SUBJECT: INSTALLATION RULES PAPER 2 QUESTION PAPER NUMBER: NS 03 OF 2020

NQF LEVEL: SETTING CYCLE: 2020
Level of Cognitive

Possible Y/N
Demand Category

Alternative
Allocation

Allocation

Answers
Question

± Time
score

(Min.)
SOs/ACs/ Learning Format/Type

Max.
Topic(s) /Item Total
Outcome(s) (SR/MR/ER)
Number L M H K C A

General Circuit
SANS 10142-1 1 SR 10 10 NO 10 10 10
Arrangements
SANS 10142-1 Wireways 2 SR 10 10 NO 10 10 10

SANS 10142-1 Distribution Boards 3 MR 10 15 NO 10 10 10

SANS 10142-1 Bonding 4.1,4.2 & 4.3 MR 9 15 NO 9 9 9

4.4 SR 1 1 NO 1 1 1

SANS 10421-1 Lighting 5 MR 10 15 NO 10 10 10

SANS 10142-1 Verification and certification 6 MR 10 15 NO 10 10 10

SANS 10142-1 Verification and Certification 7 FR 10 25 NO 10 10 10

SANS 10142-1 ANNEX D 8 FR 10 20 NO 10 10 10

SANS 10142-1 ANNEX K 9 FR 10 15 NO 10 10 10

Low-voltage switchgear and
SANS 1973-3 10.1 & 10.3 MR 5 10 NO 5 5 5
control ASSEMBLIES
10.2 SR 5 10 NO 5 5 5

TOTALS: 100 161 26 54 20 20 30 50 100

K = Knowledge
L = Low Level of Demand
SR = Short Response (Remembering/Understanding)
C = Comprehension
M = Moderate Level of Demand
MR = Moderate Response (Applying/ Analysing)
A = Analysis
FR = Free Response H = High Level of Demand (Evaluating/ Creating)

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