ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

AND MAINTENANCE (EIM) 6

INSTALL WIRING DEVICES OF FLOOR AND WALL MOUNTED
OUTLETS, LIGHTING FIXTURES/SWITCHES, AND AUXILIARY
OUTLETS
WIRING DEVICES
OBJECTIVES

Define wiring device according to electrical

code
Identify the types of wiring devices and its
classification
Justify the importance of wiring devices
WIRING DEVICES

Single discrete units of electrical distribution

systems which are intended to carry but not
utilize electric energy.
Electrical devices used to control and to provide
connection points for low voltage outlets, lighting
systems and appliances
(e.g., wall switches and receptacles).
WIRING DEVICES CLASSIFICATION

1.Path Devices
2.Control Devices
3.Fault Devices
4.Protective Devices
 WIRING DEVICES CLASSIFICATION

 Path Devices are devices which serves as path of electric current of the wiring
system like wire (conductor) and all parts of the circuit that has a low resistance.
 Control Devices are devices which can regulate the flow of current. They can
make or break the circuit.
 Fault Devices are devices which can immediately detect any fault in the wiring
system. GFCI and AFCI are common examples of fault devices.
 Protective Devices are devices which is the weakest link of the circuit and will
protect the circuit from overcurrent
 TYPES OF WIRING DEVICES

Switches and Plates

Relays and Contactors
Receptacles and Plates
Conductors
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Outlets (GFCI Outlet, Floor Outlet, Grounding Type
Convenience Outlet or otherwise known as Special
Purpose Outlet or SPO)
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APPLICATION DESIGNS
 Devices are available in a wide range of sizes, ratings, and styles with specific
features and characteristics to meet most design/application requirements.
 Grades of wiring devices, manufacturer's catalogs use a variety of terms to
indicate the quality or grade of wiring devices offered.
 For example, the term "economy," "competitive," "intermediate," or
"residential" are sometimes used to indicate that the device is economically
priced or designed for light-duty applications.
 Terms such as "specification" or "super-specification" would indicate devices
that are of better quality, designed for greater reliability and usually higher
priced.
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APPLICATION DESIGNS
 Standardizing Agencies:
 Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
 Factory-Mutual (FM)
 Electrical Testing Laboratories
(ETL),
 National Electrical
Manufacturers Association
(NEMA)
 International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC)
 GUIDELINES FOR WIRING DEVICE
APPLICATION DESIGNS
 Presently, UL lists wiring devices for only two grades, standard
and hospital grade.
 All devices, whether termed intermediate, economy, or
specification must meet identical UL requirements (although as
mentioned above, specification grade devices are of better quality
construction).
 Above all, the Electrical Code (NEC or PEC) must be the basis for
the guidelines for wiring devices and application designs.
 HOW TO SELECT WIRING DEVICES?

 1. Select a known industry manufacturer.

 2. Look for a multi- year product warranty.

 3. Make sure that there is an easy and clear way to contact the
manufacturers support.
 4. Check for a connected equipment damage warranty.
 5. Always ask for manufacturer’s manual.
 6. Select wiring devices which are well-made and durable.
 7. Select materials that easy to use and install.
 8. Select wiring devices according to the job requirements
Questions?
Clarifications?
Explain the importance of wiring
devices?
Give a brief summary and
generalization of the
lesson.
 SELF-CHECK

1.These devices serves as path of electric

current of the wiring system like wire
and all parts of the circuit that has a
low resistance.
SELF-CHECK

2. Lighting Switches are

common examples of
_______________devices
SELF-CHECK

3. These devices can

immediately detect any
fault in the wiring system
SELF-CHECK

4. These devices are the

weakest link of the circuit
and will protect the circuit
from overcurrent
 SELF-CHECK

2. A unit of an electrical system that is intended to carry or

control but not utilize electric energy is called a device.
Which is not an example of a device?
a. Circuit Breaker
b. Switch
c. Lamp
d. Fuse