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The temporary exception that delayed GFCI protection for outdoor HVAC equipment at dwelling units is about to expire. Several TIAs have been submitted to NFPA and will be reviewed in September, and some may extend the exception. Until any extension is officially approved, Florida contractors must install GFCI protection on all outdoor HVAC equipment at… Read more: 210.8(F) Outdoor Outlets. Exceptions #2
The 2023 code has expanded the commercial areas that require Arc‑Fault Circuit‑Interrupter (AFCI) protection. Sleeping areas in fire stations, police stations, and similar facilities are now required to have AFCI protection. If you’re unsure whether your installation falls under these requirements, contact your local inspector. Until next time, stay safe out there and work safe.… Read more: 210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (D) Other Occupancies.
This update isn’t actually a change but a clarification of what the section requires. You must install at least one 20‑ampere circuit to serve garage receptacles. Any additional circuits you choose to install do not have to be 20-amperes — they may be 15‑ampere circuits. So if you’re adding a refrigerator, central vacuum, or equipment,… Read more: Garage Branch Circuits 210.11(C)
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