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For questions relating to compliance with laws and ordinances of federal, state/province and local jurisdictions. Questions should also be tagged with the specific area of construction involved.
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Code requirements for adhering wall light to electrical box - does the light need to be atta...
Actually, the code requires larger (heavier than 50 lbs) fixtures to be mounted separate from the junction box. This one is not that heavy but as long as the wires are not exposed it should pass inspe …
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Space requirements for first subpanel and wiring preference
Would it be better to feed both subpanels directly from main or have 1st subpanel off main and 2nd subpanel off 1st subpanel?
You should feed them separate not daisy-chained.
That way the second …
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Using 15-amp thermostat on a 20 amp circuit
First off, regarding fixed electric space heating equipment the National Electrical Code has this to say:
424.3 Branch Circuits.
(A) Branch-Circuit Requirements. Individual branch circuits shall be …
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Splitting a 220v line into a 110v line and a 220v line?
If you read my answer to that other question you cited and read the National Electrical Code carefully, you will see that your case was NOT necessarily a Code violation.
There is an exception that all …
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When is an expansion joint required for PVC service entrance conduit?
The National Electrical Code states as follow:
(B) Expansion, Expansion-Deflection, and Deflection Fittings. Raceways shall be provided with expansion, expansion-deflection, or deflection fittings wh …
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US Building Codes - Do I need a handrail on this initial section of stairs?
I found this here from the International Residential Code of 2012.
R311.7.8 Handrails. Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of each continuous run of treads or flight with four or more …
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Tying additional lights to entryway light -- does that violate any codes?
[see my edit below] No, Arc Fault Circuit protection is not required on lighting circuits. Article 210.12 reads in part:
210.12(A) Dwelling Units. All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere br …
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Running Cable Underground in PVC Conduit - Do I bond the PVC segments before pulling the wir...
Is there a simple, definitive answer to this?
Yes
It may seem more convenient to install the wire as you go in a very few cases but the National Electrical Code prohibits it and is quite clear.
From …
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Are five conductor wire runs (two neutrals) for two circuits still considered a "multi-wire ...
In this case, is the run still considered a multi-wire circuit for NEC purposes?
Short answer: No
Here is the relevant Code definition:
Branch Circuit, Multiwire. A branch circuit that consi …
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20 amp circuit and GFCI outlets everywhere
It seems you have poked a hornet's nest.
I use and advocate 20 amp circuits for receptacles and 15 amps for lighting.
Recently, with LED lighting, lighting circuits draw much less than they used to. …
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Can multiple panelboard interior/cabinet combos or loadcenters be chained together to form a...
Am I correct that Code allows you to use sufficiently sized feed-through or sub-feed lugs and wiring to "daisy chain" as many panelboard interiors together as you wish to make a single super-panelboa …
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Can a UL 1953 listed power distribution block be deployed in a panelboard cabinet?
I think you are good as long as you are under 75% fill in that space. As you said in your post.
312.8 Switch and Overcurrent Device Enclosures with Splices, Taps, and Feed-Through Conductors. The wir …
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NEC 6/12 rule clarification
From the 2014 NEC:
210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. This section provides requirements for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere re-ceptacle outlets. The receptacles required by this section shall be i …
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Conduit Size for Sub-Panel run?
If you are installing a 50 amp sub-panel normally you could use #8 wire and use 3/4" pipe. You can fit 4 - #8 wires in a 3/4" pipe so there is room for a ground wire with your two hots and a neutral.
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House has no plumbing vent — is this a solution?
I am not a plumber but I think your plan is just fine according to these tables:
http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/ipc/2012/icod_ipc_2012_7_sec009.htm
http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/ipc …
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