Kitchen Circuits Two 20-amp small-appliance circuits req'd ..[210-11c1] {210.11C1} Countertop outlets--min. 2 small-appliance circuits .[210-52b1] {210.52B1} No lighting {including under-counter] on these circuits
........................................................ [210-52b2] {210.52B1} Counters =>12in. require receptacles . . . . . . . . . .[210-52c1] {210.52C1} No point along counter >24in. from receptacle . . .F-e11 [210-52c1] {210.52C1} Islands & peninsulas one receptacle per counter space
.....................................................[210-52c2,3] {210.52C2,3} Island, peninsula, & disabled access receptacles allowed on side of cabinet max 12in. below and no overhang >6in .
.................................................... .[210-52c5X] {210.52C5X} GFCI protection for all countertop receptacles . . . . . . . . .[210-8a6] {210.8A6} GFCI protect wet bar counter receptacle <=6ft. of sink .. .{210-8a7] {210.8A7} Multiwire {3-wire 2x120V circuit] to top and bottom of
duplex receptacle requires handle tie on breaker . . . .[210-4b] {210.4B} Primary light energy efficient {not incandescent] . . ..[energy] {energy}
Appliances
Electric range--min. 40-amp wire {#8Cu #6Al] . . . . .[210-19c] {210.19A3}
Garbage disposer cord =>18in. and <=36 in. . . . .[422-16b1b] {422.16b1b}
Dishwasher/Compactor cords =>36in. and <=48 in. [422-16b2b] {422.16B2b Garbage disposer/dishwasher circuits sharing split duplex receptacle requires handle tie on breaker .. [210-4b] {210.4B}
Plugs of fixed appliances accessible . . . . . . . .. .[422-32a] {422.33}
[]Romex not suitable as flexible cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[400-4] {400.4}
Disconnecting Means
Appliance <=300VA or 8hp breaker can be disconnect .[422-31a] {422.31A}
Accessible cord/plug OK as disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . .[422-32a] {422.32A}
In-sight or lockable breaker or switch OK . . . . . . . . . . . [422-31b] {422.31B}
Unit switch that opens all hot conductors OK . . . . . . . . .[422-33] {422.33}
Closet
No open incandescent bulb fixtures . . . . . . . . .F-e12 [410-8c] {410.8C} Enclosed surface incandescent--12in. Clearance . . [410-8d1] {410.8D1} Fluorescent or recessed incandescent--6in. clearance .[410-8d2] {410.8D2} No new breaker panels . . . . . . . . . .F-e12 [240-24d] {240.24D}
General-Purpose Circuits
Receptacles Any wall =>2ft. in habitable room req's receptacle .[210-52a] {210.52A}
Appliance w/ 6ft. cord can connect from anywhere along wall
...............................................................................[210-52a] {210.52A}
Hallway =>10ft. requires receptacle . . . .. . . .[210-52h] {210.52H}
Lights Recessed light {non-IC rated] 3in. from insulatiion . [410-66b] {410.66B} Recessed light {non-IC rated] 2in. from combustibles.[410-66a1] {410.66A} Switched lighting outlets req'd in all habitable rooms, baths,
halls, stairs, garages, outdoor entrances, storage and utility areas, attics and crawlspaces with equipment . .[410-70a,c] {410.70A,C} Light may be switched receptacle in habitable room
except kitchen & bath...........................[210-70a1X1] {210.70A1X1}
3-way switch for stairs =>6 risers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[210-70a2] {210.70A}
Paddle Fans Not to be supported by standard electrical boxes .[370-27c] {314.27D} Listed fan box OK to 35 lbs. . . . . . . . . . .[422-18a] {422.18A} Support independent of box over 35lbs. . . . . . .{422-18b] {422.18B} Listed pass-through box system OK to 70lb. . . . .[422-18bX] {422.18BX}
Bathroom
Receptacle on wall {<=3ft.} from basin . . . . . . .[210-52d] {210.52D} GFCI protection all bath receptacles . . . . . . . .[210-8a1] {210.8A1}
Bath receptacles on separate 20-amp circuit . . . . . .[210-11c3] {210.11C3}
Primary light energy efficient {not incandescent] . . . .[energy] {energy} Space heaters--max. watts on general-purpose circuit:
15-amp circuit 900W, 20-amp circuit 1200W . . . ..[210-23a] {210.23A2}
Hydromassage Tub Must be GFCI-protected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[680-70] {680.71}
Disconnect within sight of motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[430.102b] {430.102B}
Disconnect may be cord-and-plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[422-32a] {422.33A}
Utility
Laundry
Separate 20-amp circuit req'd for laundry . . . .[210-11c2] {210.11C2}
Electric dryer min. feed 30-amp circuit . . . . . .[220-18] {210.18} Central Furnace Fused disconnect unless thermally protected . .[430-32c1] {430.32.B1} Lighting outlet switched at entry to equipment space . [210-70a3] {210.70A3} Central furnace must be on individual circuit . . . .[422-12 {422.12} 120v receptacle within 25ft. on same elevation . .[210-63] {210.63} Water Heater In-sight or lockable breaker or switch ok . . . [422-21b] {422.31B}
Bond hot, cold, and gas pipes . . . . . . . .. .[250-104a,b] {250.104A,B} Space Heating Branch circuit 125% load {heat watts + motor FLC] .[424-3b] {424.3B} In-sight or lockable breaker or switch ok . . ..[424-19c] {424.19C} Air Conditioning Split system wiring per nameplate not tables . .[440-4b] {440.4B} Disconnect in sight of condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . [440-14] {440.14} Cord & Plug disconnect OK if controls <=6ft. of floor . .[440-63] {440.63} Max. cord length 120V=10ft, 240V=6ft. . . . .[440-64] {440.64}
Cable
Romex® {NM Cable] Not in {Type I or II} buildings [>3 floors except 1- & 2-family} .
............................................................................[336-5a1]{334.10} Min. 4in. sheathing into box, max. 1in. . . . . . . . . . .[370-17c], local]{314.20} Protect from physical damage . . . . . .[336-6b][334.15] Nail plate req'd if cable < 14in. to stud face ... F-e13 [300-4a,d] {300.4AD]} Secure <=12in. of box and at least every 44 ft. .[336-18] {334.30} Clamp cable to box with approved clamp, EXC .[370-17b,c]{314.17B,C} No clamp OK if single-gang plastic box & secured <=8in. ..........................................................[370-17cX] {314.17Cx} Clamp listed for 1 or 2 cables max. {not chase nipple] ..[110-3b] {110.3B} No sharp bends {min. 5x cable diameter] . . . .[336-16] {334.24} Protect within 6ft. of attic access opening . . .[336-8d] {334.23} Basements, exposed under joists ok if =>#8/3 . [336-6c] {334.15} 18cu.in. box too small for 3 x 12/2 Romex® . . . .[370-16b] {314/16B}
MC Cable Secure <=12in. of box and at least every 6 ft. . . . . [334-10a] {330.30A,C} Insulated bushing recommended at terminations . [334-12] {330.40} Nail plate req'd if cable < 1/4in. to stud face . . . . . . . .[300-4a,d] {300.4A,D} Protect within 6ft. of attic access opening . . . . . . . . . . . . .[334-10g] {330.23}
Conduit Systems
General Requirements Openings to conduit systems must remain accessible . . . .[370-29] {314.29} No common plastic boxes with metal raceway or cable . .[370-3] {314.3} Splices in conduit body only if size marked & sufficient volume ..{370-16c2]
Bends--max. 360 between pull points . . . . . . . . . . . . .[348-10] {348-12} Kinks in pipe not permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[348-9] {348-11} EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) Not suitable for direct burial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[348-1] {348-4b} Rain-tight fittings outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-e14 [348-8] {348-10} Supported every 10ft. and within 36in. of boxes . . . . . .[348-12] {348-13} Not to support boxes except conduit bodies . . . . . . . . . .[348-1] {348-5} Flexible Metal Conduit {Greenfield] Dry locations only unless drip loop and "W" conductors . .[350-5] {348.12} Supported every 4/1/2ft. & 12in. from box
Exception: where fished and motors to 3ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[350-18] [348.30A,b] OK as ground path up to 6ft. and <=20 amps . . . . . . . .[250-118X[]6] {250.118[]6} Angle connections not concealed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .[350-20] {348.42} Equipment grounding conductor req'd to motorized equipment . .[350-14] {348.30} Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit (Sealtight) Same as flex except OK for wet or buried when marked . . . . .[351-4a] {350.10} Equipment grounding conductor req'd to motorized equipment .[351-9] {350.60}
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Boxes
Metal boxes must be grounded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[370-4] {314.4} Wallboard no side gaps >1/8in. to outlet box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[370-21] {314.21} Outlet box flush with combustible surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[370-20] {314.20} Max. setback 1/4in. in non-combustible surface {drywall] . . . .[370-20] {314.20} Boxes and conduit openings must remain accessible . . .. . .{370-29] {314.29} Min. 6in. free conductor in box {min. 3in. past face} . . . .. . . [300-14] {300.14} Box Fill Box sufficient size for conductors, devices, & fittings . . .T-e6 [370-16] {314.16} 4in. {6cu.in.] pancake box end of 14/2 run only . . . . .F-e15 [370-16b] {314.16B} 18cu.in. box w/device too small for 3 x 12/2 Romex®. . . . . . .[370-16b] {314.16B}
Books based on 2006 IRC, UMC, & UPC; 2005 & 2008 NEC; 2007 CBC, CPC, CMC & CEC with references to changes from prior editions. Books are published by The Taunton Press Inc. Code Check Copyright 2009 • Code Check is a registered trademark of the Taunton Press, Inc., registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
