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MEMORANDUM:
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TO: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager
FROM: Scott D. ,Ladd, Building Official 46*,
DATE: March 11, 1997
SUBJECT: Draft Ordinance to update 'the Villages Electric Code
Tom, attached are 18 sets of packets for the above referenced
subject. Each packet includes a copy of the draft ordinance and a
copy of the Countywide amendments to the National Electric Code as
reccomended by the Building Code Advisory Board of Palm Beach
County. This is ' a housekeeping item that we are required to do
every two to three years in order to keep current with our adopted
construction codes. Copies of the proposed National Electric Code,
1996 edition, are available for public inspection at the Department
of Community Development .
Please place this item for first reading on an upcoming
council meeting agenda. The Village Attorney has reviewed the draft
ordinance and has approved it as to legal form and sufficiency.
Thanks
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, AT ARTICLE III,
SECTION 6-41 AND 6-42, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
1996 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND THE 1996 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE; PROVIDING FOR PREVAILING STANDARDS IN
THE EVENT OF CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta, Florida has adopted uniform building codes
together with certain amendments to the codes which are intended to address specific local
conditions within Palm Beach County,Florida; and,
WHEREAS, new model codes have now been published in the several categories
relating to building and construction, and the same have been updated and revised, including
administrative changes, as recommended by the Palm Beach County Building Code Advisory
Board; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the.Village of Tequesta has determined that the
1996 edition of the National Electric Code and the Uniform Countywide Amendments thereto,
are consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Development Plan of the Village of Tequesta,
Florida as required by Section 163.3194(2),Florida Statutes; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida deems it necessary
and advisable to amend its building and construction codes by adopting the 1996 National
Electric Code and Countywide Amendments as set forth herein,
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 6-41 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is hereby
i j amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the National Electric Code, 1996 Edition
as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Electric Code of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 2. Section 6-42 of the code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is hereby
amended by adopting and incorporating into the code the Uniform, Minimum Countywide
Amentment to the National Electric Code, 1996 Edition, as fully as set forth at length herein.
Section 3. Prevailing standards in the Event of Conflict. It is the intent of this Ordinance
to maintain the highest standards for Building and Construction in the Village of Tequesta.
Therefore, in the event of a conflict between the standards and requirements of the several codes
hereby adopted,the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
Section 4. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All other Ordinances of the Village oil
• Tequesta, Florida, or parts thereof which conflict with this or any other part of this Ordinance are•
hereby repealed.
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof isi
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this'
Ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this;
end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 6. Codification. This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official
Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and approval, as provided by law.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS OFFERED BY Councilmember
, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember _, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted this day of
A.D., 1997.
Mayor of Tequesta
• Ron T. Mackail
• ATTEST:
Joann Manganiello i
Village Clerk
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BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
MODEL COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS
FOR THE
1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
CODING:
Words underlined are additions to the 1996 NEC
Words stricken are deletions .to the 1996 NEC
ARTICLE 90 - INTRODUCTION
90-10 - INCORPORATION OF STANDARD
The Model Countywide Administrative Code is hereby adopted by reference and is incorporated as
if herein, and is intended to provide for the administrative aspects of the National Electrical Code and
these amendments thereto.
CHAPTER 1. General
ARTICLE 100 - DEFINITIONS
Scope. This article contains only those definitions essential to the proper application of this Code.
It is not intended to include commonly defined general terms or commonly defined technical terms
from related codes and standards. In general, only those terms used in two or more articles are
defined in Article 100. Other definitions are included in the article in which they are used but may
be referenced in Article 100.
Part A of this article contains definitions intended to apply wherever the terms are used
throughout this Code. Part B contains definitions applicable only to the parts of articles specifically
covering installations and equipment operating at over 600 volts, nominal. All the definitions as listed
in the latest edition of the Standard Building Code shall be a part of this Code.
A. General
And/Or: in a choice of two code provisions, signifies that use of both provisions will satisfy the code
requirement and use of either provision is acceptable also.
Electrician: Is a person who is engaged in the electrical trade or business and who is qualified under
the terms and provisions of this Code.
Electrical Apprentice: Is a person who is engaged in learning the electrical trade by working with
and under the supervision of a journeyman electrician who holds a valid certificate of competency and
who shall be held responsible for the work of such an apprentice.
Journeyman Electrician: Is a person qualified by experience and/or education to perform work in
the electrical trade. Shall be certified by the Construction Industry Licensing Board of Palm Beach
County.
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CHAPTER 2. WIRING DESIGN AND PROTECTION
ARTICLE 210 - BRANCH CIRCUITS
A. General Provisions
210-1 Scope. This a tiUlu covers Lra►,cli circuits except fui brauch circuits which supply ui—y uiulvi
circuits with combination leads. The provisions of this article apply to branch circuits supplvins
lighting or appliance loads or combinations of both. Where motors or motor-operated appliances are
connected to any branch circuit that also supplies lighting or other appliance loads, the provisions of
both this article and article 430 shall apply. Article 430 applies where a branch circuit supplies motor
loads only. Branch circuits shall be plainly marked at the overcurrent protective device so that they
can be quickly and positively identified.
Exception: Branch circuits for electrolytic cells as covered in Section 668-3(c). Exceptions
No. I and 4.
Section 210-8. Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel.
(a) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15-and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the
locations specified below shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.
(1) Bathrooms
(2)Garages and ground-level portions of unfinished accessory buildings used for storage or
work area.
Exception No. 1: Receptacles that are not readily accessible.
Exception No. 2: A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for appliances located within
dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to
another, and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with Section 400-7(a) (6), (a) (7), or
(a) (8).
Receptacles installed under exceptions to Section 210-8(a)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the
requirements of Section 210-52(g).
(3) Outdoors.
Exception: Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied from a dedicated
branch circuit for electric snow-melting or deicing equipment as covered in Article 426 shall be
permitted to be installed without ground fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.
(4) Crawl spaces. Where the crawl space is at or below grade level.
(5)Unfinished basements. For purposes of this section, unfinished basements are defined as
portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work
areas, and the like.
Exception No. 1: Receptacles that are not readily accessible.
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Exception No. 2: A single receptacle or duplex receptacle for two appliances located within
dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to
another, and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with Section 400-7(a)(6), (a)(7), or
(a)(8).
. Receptacles installed under exceptions to Section 210-8(a)(5) shall not be considered as meeting the
requirements of Section 210-52(g).
(6) Kitchens. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the counter top.surfaces.
(7)Wd.Lai S All sinks. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the counter top surfaces
and are located within 6 ft. (1.83 m) of the outside edge of the wct Lai sinkb. all sinks.
(b) Other than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed
in the locations specified below shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protections for personnel.
(1)Bathrooms. .
(2) Rooftops.
(3) Outdoors.
(4) All sinks. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the counter top surfaces and are
located within 6 ft. (1.83 m) of the outside edge of all sinks.
Exception to(3) and(4) above:A single receptacle or duplex receptacle for two appliances
located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one
place to another, and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with Section 400-7(a)(6), (a)
(7), or (a)(8). [BCAB 96-16].
B. Branch-Circuit Ratings
210-26. AppIiance Branch Circuits Dwelling Unit(s). The following appliances shall be installed
on a separate branch circuit: (1) air conditioners, (2'Lrefrigerators, (3) dishwashers. (4) garbage
disposals, (5)microwave ovens, and(6) any appliance rated at or above 1/4 horsepower or 750 watts.
[BCAB 96-21]
C. Required Outlets
210-50 General.
(d)Spacing. Any building to be used for other than office occupancies, warehouses used
for storage only or dwelling units, shall have receptacles installed each twenty (20) feet of
unencumbered wall space. All receptacles shall be installed at accessible locations and this
accessibility shall be maintained regardless of wall fixtures or other modifications. Office occupancies
shall have receptacles installed each twelve (12) feet of unencumbered wall space. Receptacles are
not required in warehouses used for storage only.
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210-52. Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets.
(b) Small Appliances.
(1)In the kitchen, pantry,breakfast room, dining room, or similar area of a dwelling unit, the
two or more 20-ampere small appliance branch circuits required by Section 220-4(b) shall serve all
receptacle outlets covered by Sections 210-52(a) and (c), a.ud outk.ts for izfrigelatiulz
e9uipule11t.
Exception No. 1: In addition to the required receptacles specified by Section 210-52,
switched receptacles supplied from a general-purpose branch circuit as defined in Section 210-
70(a), Exception No. I shall be permitted
Exception No. 2: The receptacle outlet for refrigeration equipment shall be Fe, ui ttell to be
supplied from an individual branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater. [BCAB 96.21
210-63. Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Outlet. A 125-volt, single-
phase, 15- or 20-ampere-rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the
servicing of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.Lai ruoltups and in attics and crawl
spaccs. The receptacle shall be located on the same level and within 25 feet (7.62 m) of the heating,
air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle outlet shall not be connected to the
, load side of the equipment disconnection means.
(FPN) See Section 210-5 for ground-fault circuit-interrupter requirements.
Exception: Rooftop eritn.p net11 on one-caul 1Wvftin ly d velliisgz. [SCAB 96-3]
ARTICLE 215 - FEEDERS
215-8. MCsi113 of Icferrtifying Cvm}acttn with the Higher It t '- vl uulld. On a 4-wll c, delta-
c nncaad s.coadaiy—where-the-midperint-of-one-phaseirgrounded to supply and S111u1a1
' Lication shall b. pla..cd at
Identification of Feeder Conductors. Feeder conductors in NEW BUILDINGS shall be identified
by color or tagging or by other effective methods at each point a connection is made if the neutral
conductor is also present.
Exception: The existing system of coding may be maintained in new buildings or additions
to existing buildings at industrial and commercial.installations.
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0.1 120/240 volt. single phase, three wire system.
Phase "A" -Black
Phase "B" -Red
Neutral -White
Qj 208Y/120 volt, three phase, four wire system.
Phase "A" -Black
Phase "B" -Red •
Phase "C" -Blue
Neutral - White
480Y/277 volt, three phase, four wire system.
Phase "A" -Brown
Phase "B" -Purple
Phase "C" - Yellow
Neutral - Gray
(d) 240 delta/120 volt, three phase, four wire system (open delta)
Phase "A" -Black
Phase "B" - Orange (higher voltage to ground or high legl
Phase "C" - Red
Neutral -White
Note: A cabinet or enclosure shall be identified by the words "OPEN DELTA"
where internal Phase "B" and neutral conductors are connected.
215-20. Feeder Conductors. All feeder conductors to panelboards shall be installed in an approved
raceway In addition all feeder conductors to panelboards with extra circuit spaces in one and two
family dwelling shall include a grounded (neutral) conductor and shall be sized not less than the
equipment grounding conductor specified in section 250-95. [BCAB 96-6&96-28]
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ARTICLE 220 - BRANCH-CIRCUIT,
FEEDER AND SERVICE CALCULATIONS
A. General
220-4 (e) General Lighting Outlets - Dwelling Unit. In dwelling units. a 15 ampere circuit may
have ten(10)general lighting outlets and a 20 ampere circuit may have twelve (12) general lighting
outlets.
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ARTICLE 230 - SERVICES
B. Overhead Service-Drop Conductors
230-28 Service Masts as Supports.
Where a service mast is used for the support of service-drop conductors, it shall be of adequate
strength or be supported by braces or guys to withstand safely the strain imposed by the service
drop. Where raceway-type service masts are used, raceway shall be rigid metal conduit or
intermediate metal conduit, minimum 2 , and all raceway fittings shall be identified for use with
service masts. Only power service-drop conductors shall be permitted to be attached to a service
mast. [BCAB 96-20]
D. Service- Entrance Conductors
230-43. Wiring Methods for 600 Volts, Nominal or Less.
Service-entrance conductors shall be installed in accordance with the applicable requirements of
this Code covering the type of wiring method used and limited to the following-methods: (1) opeit
2) Typc IGS cable; (3) rigid metal conduit; (4) intermediate metal conduit;
(5) electrical metallic tubing;. (6) cle,tiical i1O1m talli, tubing(ENT), (7)SciviL,e-ciltrailcc cables,
(8) wireways; (9) busways; (10) auxiliary gutters; (11) rigid nonmetallic conduit; (12) cablebus;
C cai;le, (14) mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable; (15) flexible instal coiidait
hot OvCf 6 feet(1.83 iii) tun vi
routed-with the flexible aici liquidti lit flexibl
Approved cable tray systems shall be permitted to support cables approved for use as service-
entrance conductors. [SCAB 96-8]
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F. Service Equipment- Disconnecting Means
230-70. General.
(a) Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location
either outside of a building or structure, or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service
conductors. If more than eight (8) feet, per set of service entrance conductors are located inside
of the building as determined by Section 230-6, a disconnect with overcurrent protection must be
installed at the location the conductors enter the building.
Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms. [SCAB 96-9]
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ARTICLE 250 - GROUNDING
J. Grounding Conductors
250-91. Material. The material for grounding for conductors shall be as specified in (a), (b), and
(c) below.
(a) Grounding Electrode Conductor. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of
copper. , aluu]inuu, or copper-clad alum nurn. The material selected shall be resistant to any
corrosive condition existing at the installation or shall be suitably protected against corrosion.
The conductor shall be solid or stranded, insulated, covered, or bare and shall be installed in one
continuous length without a splice or joint.
Exception No. 1: Splices in busways shall be permitted
Exception No. 2: Where a service consists of more than a single enclosure as permitted
in Section 230-40, Exception No. 2, it shall be permissible to connect taps to the grounding
electrode conductor. Each such tap conductor shall extend to the inside of each such enclosure.
The grounding electrode conductor shall be sized in accordance with Section 250-94, but the tap
conductors shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with the grounding electrode conductors
specified in Section 250-94 for the largest conductor serving the respective enclosures. The tap
conductors shall be connected to the grounding electrode conductor in such a manner that the
grounding electrode conductor remains without a splice or joint.
Exception No. 3: It shall be permitted to splice the grounding electrode conductor by
means of irreversible compression-type connectors listed for the purpose or the exothermic
welding process.
(b) Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors.
Exception No. 3: When using electrical metallic tubing in an exterior use,for feeders or
branch circuits, an insulated equipment grounding conductor to carry the continuous bond shall
be required
Chapter 3. Wiring Methods and Materials
ARTICLE 300 - WIRING METHODS
A. General Requirements
300-2 - Limitations.
(c) Permitted Wiring Methods. Only those wiring systems listed in Table 300-2 (c) are
permitted for use, except as provided by Section 90-2 (c).
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TABLE 300-2 (C)
PERMITTED WIRING SYSTEMS t
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300-5. Underground Installations.
Table 300-5 Minimum Cover Requirements, 0 to 600 Volts, Nominal, Burial in Inches
UNCHANGED
Note 6. All service lateral conductors shall be installed in an approved raceway and shall
have 24 inch minimum cover. [scan 96-11]
ARTICLE 310 - CONDUCTORS FOR GENERAL WIRING
310-2. Conductors.
(c) Restrictions.
(1) Aluminum, and copper clad aluminum conductors smaller than No. 2 A.W.G.
shall not be installed.
(2) All aluminum, and copper clad aluminum conductors shall terminate in
approved hvpress lugs and/or connectors conforming to the manufacturers specifications and/or
the Aluminum Association's installation manual and design guide.
(3) Aluminum and copper clad aluminum conductors shall not be used for
grounding or bonding.
ARTICLE 333 -ARMORED CABLE
Type AC
C. Construction Specifications
333-21. Grounding. Type AC cable shall include a separate copper grounding conductor and
shall provide an adequate path for equipment grounding as required by Section 250-51.
Type AC cable with a full size ground conductor, sized by 250-95, and an outer metal armor or
sheath that is identified as an acceptable ground return path may be used as provided in Article
517-13.
Type AC cable shall be terminated with listed connectors.
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ARTICLE 334 - METAL-CLAD CABLE
Type MC
A. General
334-3. Uses Permitted. Except where otherwise specified in this Code and where not subject to
physical damage, Type MC cables shall be permitted as follows: (1) for ae,viccs, f cdcrs, and
branch circuits; (2) for power, lighting, control and signal circuits; (3) indoors of outdoors; (4)
where exposed or concealed; (5) dirett buried wheat identified fit JULll LL , (6) in cable tray;
(7) in any raceway; (8) as open runs of cable (9) as aerial cable on a messenger;
(11) in
in dry
locations and embedded in plaster finish on brick or other masonry except in damp or wet
locations; and (12) in wet locations where any of the following conditions are met:
(1) The metallic covering is impervious to moisture
(2) A lead sheath or moisture-impervious jacketc is ded under the metal ewetg
(3) The insulated conductors under the metal covering are approved for use in
locations.
Exception: See Section 50I-4(b), Exception.
(FPN): See Section 300-6 for protection against corrosion. [BCAB96-12&96.30]
ARTICLE 336 - NONMETALLIC SHEATHED CABLE
Types NM, NMC and NMS
A. General
336-4. Uses Permitted. Type.NM, Type NMC, and Type NMS cables shall be permitted to be
•used in one and two family dwellings s except as
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prohibited in Section 336-5. Where installed in cable
trays,
and alsocables
withthe appl identified
cable prowv sions of
s use.
Type NM and NMC cable shall comply with this article
other articles in this Code, particularly Article 300 and 300-4(d).
(FPN): See Section 310-10 for temperature limitation of conductors. [BLAB 96-13]
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ARTICLE 339 - UNDERGROUND FEEDER
AND BRANCH CIRCUIT CABLE
Type OF
339-3. Use.
(b) Uses Not Permitted. Type OF cable shall not be used (1) as service-entrance cables;
(2) in commercial garages; (3) in theaters; (4) in motion picture studios; (5) in storage battery
rooms; (6) in hoistways; (7) in any hazardous (classified) locations; (8) embedded in poured
cement, concrete, or aggregate, except where embedded in plaster as nonheating leads as
provided in Article 424; (9) where exposed to direct.rays of the sun, unless idehtified as sunlight-
resistant; (101 in systems over 50 volts in other than one and two family dwellings.
Exception: See Section 501-4(b), Exception.
ARTICLE 348 - ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
348-i. Use. The use of listed electrical metallic tubing shall be permitted for both exposed and
concealed work. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used: (1) where, during installation or
afterward, it will be subject to severe physical damage; (2) where protected from corrosion solely
by enamel; (3) in cinder concrete or cinder fill where subject to permanent moisture unless
protected on all sides by a layer of noncinder concrete at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) thidk or unless
the tubing is at least 18 inches (457 mm) under the fill; (4) in any hazardous (classified) location
except as permitted by Section 502-4, 503-3, and 504-20; or (5) for the support of fixtures or
other equipment except conduit bodies no larger than the largest trade size of the tubing. Where
practicable, dissimilar metals in contact anywhere.in the system shall be avoided to eliminate the
possibility of galvanic action.
Exception: Aluminum fittings and enclosures shall be permitted to be used with steel
electrical metallic tubing.
Ferrous or nonferrous electrical metallic tubing, elbows, couplings, and fittings shall be
permitted to be installed in concrete, except for slab on grade in direct contact with the earth, or
in areas subject to severe corrosive influences where protected by corrosion protection and judged
suitable for the condition.
(FPN): See Section 300-6 for protection against corrosion.
(FPN): See Section 250-91(b) Exception Number 3 for grounding requirements for
exterior use. [BCAB 96-151
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ARTICLE 370 - OUTLET, DEVICE,PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES,
CONDUIT BODIES AND FITTINGS
B. Installation
370-29. Conduit Bodies, Junction, Pull and Outlet Boxes to be Accessible. Conduit bodies,
junction, pull and outlet boxes shall be so installed that the wiring contained in them can be
rendered accessible without removing any part of the building or in underground circuits without
excavating sidewalks, paving, earth, or other substance that is to be used to establish the finish
grade.
(a). Suspended Ceiling. Junction, null and outlet boxes shall be installed not more than
four (4) feet above a suspended ceiling.
Exception: Listed boxes shall be permitted where covered by gravel, light aggregate, or
noncohesive granulated soil if their location is effectively identified and accessible for
excavation.
ARTICLE 380- SWITCHES
A. Installation
380-8 Accessibility and Grouping
(c) HVAC, Re•
frigeration and Heating Disconnect. A disconnecting means shall be
installed within six(6) feet from the service side of the HVAC, refrigeration and heating
equipment.
ARTICLE 384 - SWITCHBOARDS AND PANELBOARDS
B. Panelboards
384-15. Number of Overcurrent Devices on One Panelboard. Not more than forty-two
overcurrent devices (other than those provided for in the mains) of a lighting and appliance
branch-circuit panelboard shall be installed in any one cabinet or cutout box.
A lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboard shall be provided with physical means
to prevent the installation of more overcurrent devices than that number for which the panelboard
was designed, rated, and approved.
For the purposes of this article, a 2-pole circuit breaker shall be considered two
overcurrent devices; a 3-pole circuit breaker shall be considered three overcurrent devices.
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(a) Extra Space. In each branch-circuit Danelboard of any one and two family dwelling,
there shall be a minimum of two (2) extra spaces for fuse holders or breakers for future use.
(b) Extra Raceway. An empty raceway terminating in an accessible attic space or an
empty raceway terminating in an accessible place either under the floor or to the exterior of the
building above finish grade shall be installed. All empty raceways installed to the exterior of the
building shall terminate above finish grade. [Boas 96-141
Chapter 5. Special Occupancies
ARTICLE 511 - COMMERCIAL GARAGES, REPAIR AND STORAGE
511-1. Scope. These occupancies shall include locations used for lubrication facilities, service and
repair operations in connection with self-propelled vehicles (including passenger automobiles,
buses, trucks, tractors, etc.) in which volatile flammable liquids are used for fuel or power.
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ARTICLE 525 CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, FAIRS and SIMILAR EVENTS
B. Installation
525-18. Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. The ground-fault circuit-intefupte.
requirements of - ply All 125-volt, single-phase 15- and 20-
ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified below shall have ground-fault circuit-
interrupter protection for personnel.
(1) Bathrooms
(2) Outdoors
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CHAPTER 6. Special Equipment
ARTICLE 680 - SWIMMING POOLS, FOUNTAINS,
AND SIMILAR INSTALLATION
A. General
680-8. Overhead Conductor Clearances. The following parts of pools shall not be placed
under existing service-drop conductors or any other open'overhead wiring; nor shall such wiring
be installed above the following; (1) pools and the area extending 10 feet (3.05m) horizontally
from the inside of the walls of the pool; (2) diving structure; or(3) observation stands, towers,
or platforms.
Exception: No. 1: Structures listed in items(1), (2) and(3) above shall be permitted
under utility owned operated and maintained supply lines tit az/ vic.c cb up.)where such
installations provide the following clearances:
Exception:No. 2: Utility-owned -operated and-maintained communication conductors,
community antenna.system coaxial cables complying with Article 820, and the supporting
messengers shall be permitted at a height of not less than 10 feet(3.05m) above swimming and
wading pools, diving structures and observation stands, towers or platforms.
(FPN): See Sections 225-18 and 225-19 for clearances for conductors not covered by this
section.
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