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Q. Where a building exceeds _______ stories, or ____ ft or more in height, overhead lines shall be arranged, where practicable to, so that a clear space (or zone) at least 6 ft wide will be left either adjacent to the buildings, or beginning not over 8 ft from them to facilitate the raising of ladders when necessary for fire fighting. Note: This relates to conductors operating at 600V or less nominal.
A. 5 / 75
B. 10 / 100
C. 1 / 20
D. 3 / 50
Answer: D
The proper clearance zone for fire ladders can be found in 225.19(E) of the 2011 NEC. This rule is in place to allow fire fighters a safe clear space to install and raise their ladders during fire fighting activities.
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