Author: Jake

This is a new requirement, but only in the 2014 Code. 

Till next time be safe work safe

Jake

On 7/10 I did a piece showing the new GFCI requirements from the 2014 Code.  On 7/20 I watched a Webinar with NFPA and found that in the 2017 NEC it places an exemption on a Code requirement that was new in the 2014 Code.  It stated  in the 2014 NEC that around kitchen sinks it would be a requirement to have GFCI protection within 6’ of the sinks edge on all 125 volt 15 and 20 ampere receptacles.  Then in the Webinar they exempted the garbage disposal outlet from needing this protection.  I’m still waiting to see the published edition of the 2017 NEC, but I am sure that they would not have made a statement about the garbage disposal if they hadn’t exempted it in the new edition of the Code.  Dishwasher are still going to be required to be GFCI protected in the 2014 and the 2017 NEC. 

Till next time

Check your circuits before working on them.

Jake

This weeks Code change is in the Arc fault section of 210.  New additions to the places Arc Faults will be required.

Till next time work safe be safe

Jake

This is a Code change from section 210.8.  This particular change is for dwelling units.  New and revised parts of this Code have made more GFCI protection mandatory.

These are all part of the 2014 Code changes and not part of the Code in place at this time in Florida.  Florida is still

under the 2011 NEC.

Till next time work safe be safe

Jake

First of all Happy Fourth of July.

This Code section has been added to the “2014” Code (which is not adopted in Florida),

to instruct us as to what is accepted for field applied labels.

Some of the sections that require theses labels are 110.16, 110.24, 408.3, and many others.

110.21 Marking.

(B)  Field-Applied  Hazard  Markings.  Where caution,
warning,  or  danger signs  or  labels are required by this
Code,  the labels shall meet the following requirements:

1) The marking shall adequately warn  of  the hazard using
effective words and/or colors and/or symbols.

(2) The label shall be permanently affixed to the equipment
or  wiring method and shall not be hand written.

Exception to  (2):  Portions  of  labels  or  markings that are
variable,  or  that could be  subject  to  changes, shall be per-
mitted to be hand written  and  shall be legible.

(3)  The label  shall be  of  sufficient durability to withstand
the environment involved.

Informational Note: ANSI Z535.4-2011,  Product Safety
Signs  and  Labels,  provides guidelines for the design and
durability  of  safety signs and labels for application to electrical equipment.

Some of the signs will be allowed to be hand written, but not all of them.  Ask your electrical inspector/plan reviewer for guidance.

Till next week be safe out there, always use a tester to see if it is Hot!

Jake