Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment GFPE 555.35(A)(1)
Shore Power receptacles are to have GFPE protection that is not to exceed 30ma..
Continuing Education
We have been getting a lot of calls about continuing education. We are planning a few classes in December, May, and June. Palm Beach County is coming up this August for renewal. All you need to do is send in the continuing education you received in the last two years to renew.
Coming up for Continuing Education.
2023 GFCI protection
2023 Code changes
2020 Plan review failures
Till next time be safe work safe.
Jake
Receptacles on a Dock 555.33
New to Article 555 is new to Receptacle replacement. This section applies if you are replacing receptacle outlets on a dock. 555.33(C) states that they need to be at least 12” above the dock but not below the electrical datum plane on a fixed dock.
PICTURE OF THE WEEK, TRYING TO KEEP THINGS COOL!!!! BUT THE BREAKER KEEPS TRIPPING.
Thanks Scott!!
Till next time be safe work safe.
Jake
555.3 Electrical Datum Plan Distances
This weeks change addresses docks and the datum plane for mounting equipment on a dock.
Throughout Article 555, the physical location of electrical equipment is referenced to the electrical datum plane, which is used as a horizontal benchmark on land and on floating piers. The definition of the term electrical datum plane encompasses areas subject to tidal movement and areas in which the water level is affected only by conditions such as climate (rain or snowfall) or by human intervention (the opening or closing of dams and floodgates). In either case, the term covers the normal highest water level, such as astronomical high tides. The term does not cover extremes due to natural or manmade disasters.
Till next time be safe work safe.
Jake
430.7 Markings on MOTOR NAMEPLATES 2020 NEC
New to this section is requirement #16 for motors that are electronically protected to be marked on the nameplate.
Got a great picture this week from George in West Palm beach, thanks George great picture. See below.
If you want to make the pictures bigger just click on them.
Not sure what you call it but I would say a raceway “SPLITTER”!!!
Should try and get this fitting listed.
Till next time be safe work safe.
Jake
2020 National Electrical Code
I get calls all the time about which Code edition we are using. The 2020 NEC is what has been adopted since 12.31.23. The confusion comes from the edition of the Florida Building Code that is in use at this time the 2023 Edition. At this time, the 2023 Florida Building Code adopts the 2020 NEC, which is confusing to many who deal with the Codes.
I got a couple of calls this week from contractors who have been cited for a violation from the 2023 NEC, which will not be in effect until 12.31.26, unless something pushes it up, but don’t look for that to happen. We are behind in the editions we use due to the Florida Building commission who regulates which Codes we use. So from now until December 31 of 2026 we will use the 2020 National Electrical Code.
2020 National Electrical Code now until 12.31.26.
Until next time be safe work safe.
Jake
410.118 Access to other boxes.
This new section does away with pulling down a fixture in a drywall or hard ceiling to access a junction box above the ceiling. It now requires the box to be part of the fixture when it’s above a drywall or hard ceiling.
I don’t know who sent the picture of the week, but WOW!!! Look it over tell me what you think.
Till next time be safe work safe.
Jake
406.9 (C) Bathtub and Shower Space. Exception #2
A new requirement for outlets near bath tubs and showers has been placed in 406.9(C). A minimum of 3’ from the tub or shower stall has been added, as with all Code section there is usually an exception to this requirement. As shown in the graphic below exception #2 applies to our situation..
406.9(C) Bathtub and Shower Space.
Receptacles shall not be installed within a zone measured 900 mm (3 ft) horizontally and 2.5 m (8 ft) vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold. The identified zone is all-encompassing and shall include the space directly over the tub or shower stall.
Exception No. 1: In bathrooms with less than the required zone the receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be installed opposite the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold on the farthest wall within the room.
Exception No. 2: In a dwelling unit, a single receptacle shall be permitted for an electronic toilet or personal hygiene device such as an electronic bidet seat. The receptacle shall be readily accessible and located on one of the following:
(1) The wall behind the toilet but not behind the tank
(2) The opposite side of the toilet from the bathtub or shower
A picture came in this week that I thought would amuse most of you out there. He wondered why he got a correction notice. Thanks Jay!
Yes it is PVC!!! Can’t get a good look at the pictures click on them.
Till next time be safe work safe.
Jake
210. (F) Outdoor Outlets
This section covers outlets, not receptacles installed outdoors. Receptacles outdoors are covered in section 210.8(A)(3). An outlet is a point on a wiring system that current is taken to supply utilization equipment. This section has an exemption for AC systems which has been tabled until September 1, 2026. Sprinkler pumps, Gate operators, and other outdoor equipment will be covered by this section and shall be protected by a GFCI device.
Equipment 120/240 volts up to and including 50 amperes will now have to be GFCI protected when installed outdoors.
Till the next time be safe work safe.
Jake
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