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NEW YORK ELECTRICAL INSPECTION AGENCY 2011 and 2014 NEC Changes – Summary of Residential Only

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Fritz Gunther – Chief Electrical Inspector

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1) The voltage threshold has changed from 600 volts to 1000 volts throughout the Code book (2014)

2) 100 (2014) - Readily Accessible (definition) – Added the phrase “actions such as; to use tools” to the definition.

3) 200.4(A)* (2011) – Will not permit a neutral conductor to be used for more than one branch circuit, or for more

than one set of ungrounded feeder conductors unless specifically permitted elsewhere in the Code for safer

installations. (ex: Sections 210.4, 215.4, & 225.7)

4) 200.4(B) (2014) – Grouping is required of neutrals and their associated ungrounded conductors.

5) 210.8*(2011) – All GFCI devices are now required to be readily accessible

6) 210.8(A)(7)* (2011)(2014) – GFCI protection is required at all receptacles in dwelling units that are within 6ft of all

sinks (including kitchens and below cabinets if within 6ft of the sink)

7) 210.8(A)(9)* (2014) – GFCI protection is required on all receptacles that are within 6ft of the bathroom tub or

shower stall

8) 210.8(A)(10) (2014) – GFCI protection is required in laundry rooms regardless if there is a sink or not

9) 210.8(D) (2014) – GFCI protection is required for both plug-in and hardwired dishwashers.

10) 210.12 (2014) - All AFCI devices are now required to be readily accessible.

11) 210.12(A)** (2014) – AFCI protection is now required in kitchens and laundry areas.

12) 210.12(A)(1-6) ** (2014) – AFCI means allowed (See Handout in the back of this packet for more details)

13) 210.12(B) ** (2011) – AFCI protection is required where an existing branch circuit is modified and in an area that

now requires AFCI protection.

14) 210.12(B) exception (2014) – AFCI protection is not required when extending an existing circuit less than 6ft.

15) 210.17 (2014) – Outlets for charging electric vehicles are required to be dedicated.

16) 210.52(E)(1)* (2014) – All required outdoor receptacles in one- and two-family homes must be readily accessible

from grade level. (note: Not located on a deck, etc.)

17) 210.52(E)(2)* (2014) – All required outdoor receptacles in multi-family homes must be readily accessible from

grade level. (note: Not located on a deck, etc.)

18) 210.52(E)(3) (2011) (2014) – Accessible receptacles are required at all attached balconies, decks, and porches

regardless of size.

19) 210.52(G)(1)(2)(3)**(2011) (2014) – At least one receptacle shall be installed in garages, accessory buildings, and

basements where power is present. In garages, at least one receptacle shall be installed for each car space.

20) 210.52(I) (2011) – Foyers larger than 60sf must have receptacles on walls 3ft or greater.

21) 230.30 (2014) – 230.30 was divided into two sub-sections for insulated underground service conductors.

(A)Installation, and (B) Wiring Methods and a list of acceptable wiring methods.

22) 310.15(B)(7) (2014) – This revision deletes Table 310.15(B)(7) and replaces it with an 83% allowable revision in

ampacity for dwelling service conductors and feeder conductors.

23) 314.15 (2014) – All outlet box hood covers in damp or wet locations shall be listed for use in wet locations and

must be listed for extra duty.

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24) 314.25 (2014) – Proper machine screws are needed to attach box covers and canopies (no drywall screws)

25) 314.27(A)(2) (2014) – Outlet boxes used to support ceiling lights heavier than 50lbs must be marked on the

interior of the box with the maximum weight the box will support.

26) 314.27(C) (2011) – Ceiling boxes in single- and multi-family dwellings wired with a spare switch-leg conductor

must be rated for support of a ceiling fan regardless if a ceiling fan is being installed.

27) 334.10(1) (2011) – Type NM NMC, and NMS cables are permitted to be used in one- and two-family dwellings and

their attached or detached garages and storage buildings.

28) 334.40(B) (2014) – NM wire can be repaired without the use of a junction box and concealed when a listed

interconnector is used. (note: This is for repairs only and not rewiring or new wiring)

29) 400.7(A)(11) (2014) – A flexible cord between an existing receptacle and an inlet primarily used for wall mounted

flat-screen TVs may be used.

30) 404.2(C) (2011) (2014) – A grounded conductor is required at switch locations.

31) 406.4(D)** (2014) – All AFCI and GFCI type receptacles must be readily accessible.

32) 406.4(D)(4)** (2011) – AFCI protection is required when replacing a receptacle that is supplied by a branch circuit

that requires AFCI protection elsewhere in the Code.

33) 406.4(D)(5)* (2011) – A Tamper-Resistant (TR) receptacle is required when replacing a receptacle that now

requires a TR receptacle elsewhere in the Code.

34) 406.4(D)(6) (2011) - A Weather-Resistant (WR) receptacle is required when replacing a receptacle that now

requires a WR receptacle elsewhere in the Code.

35) 406.9(B)(1) (2011) (2014) – Extra-Duty covers are required for all 125- and 250-volt receptacles installed in wet

locations.

36) 406.12 (2011) - Tamper-Resistant (TR) receptacles are not required where located more than 5 ½ ft above the

floor, that are part of a luminaire or appliance, located within dedicated space for appliances, and/or replacing

non-grounded type receptacles.

37) 406.15 (2014) – Dimmer-Controlled receptacles are now permitted when used with a listed nonstandard

configuration type receptacle.

38) 408.55 (2014) –Wire-Bending space when entering the back of a panelboard has been added.

39) 410.16(A)* (2011) – Surface mounted LED light fixtures are now allowed in clothes closets.

40) 422.31(C)** (2011) (2014) (Revision) Disconnecting means is required for appliances rated over 1/8 horsepower.

41) 424.44(G) (2011) – GFCI protection is required for cables in electrical heating cables installed in floors in

bathrooms, kitchens, and in hydromassage bathtubs.

42) 426.28 (2011) – (Revision) GFCI protection is required for fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow melting

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43) 550.13(B) (2011) – In Mobile and Manufactured Homes, the exceptions in section 210.8(A) are permitted to this

rule. GFCI protection is not required at dedicated, not readily accessible receptacles servicing electric snow-

melting, deicing, or pipeline heating, etc.

44) 550.15(H) (2011) (2014) – Under-Chassis Wiring in Mobile and Manufactured Homes exposed to weather must

use any raceway or conduit approved for wet locations or where subject to physical damage.

45) 550.25(B)* (2011) – AFCI protection required in Mobile and Manufactured Homes has expanded its requirements

to include family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation

rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas.

46) 625.2 (2011) – (Revision) “Electric Vehicle” now includes “Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle” (EHEV)

47) 680.2 (2011) (2014) – Definition for storable swimming, wading, or immersion pools has been revised to include

storable/portable spas and hot tubs.

48) 680.21(A)(5) (2011) – Flexible cords for Cord-and-Plug connected pool pump motors on permanently installed

pools must contain a copper equipment grounding conductor not smaller than 12 AWG

49) 680.21(C)* (2011) (2014) – GFCI protection is required an all single-phase 120-volt through 240-volt outlets

supplying pool pump motors regardless of amperage.

50) 680.22(A)(2)* (2014) – Twist lock receptacles are no longer required on pool pump motors. However, a single

type receptacle is required.

51) 680.25(A)(1)** Exception (2014) – An insulated equipment grounding conductor is required between both new

and existing remote swimming pool and hot tub panelboards and service equipment. (the “existing” exception

was removed)

52) 680.26(C) (2014) – Bonding of pool water has been revised for better clarification.

53) 680.32 (2011) – All 15- and 20-amp receptacles within 20ft of a storable pool, storable spa, and storable hot tub

must be GFCI protected

54) 680.42(A)(1) (2011) – Liquidtight flexible metal and nonmetallic conduit cannot be longer than 6ft on the outside

of the spa or hot tub. Additional length is permitted under the skirt of the spa or hot tub.

55) 680.42(B)** (2014) – Equipotential bonding of perimeter surfaces of outdoor hot tub has been removed if: 1) it is

listed for aboveground use, 2) not identified for only indoor use, 3) installed on or above grade, and 4) the top rim

is at least 28in above all perimeter surfaces within 30in horizontally from the spa or hot hub.

56) 680.43 exception #2 (2011) - Equipotential bonding of perimeter surfaces of listed indoor spas and hot tubs is not

required if installed above a finished floor.

57) 680.73* (2011) – The receptacle for a cord-and-plug connected hydromassage hot tub located under tub must be

within 1ft of the access opening and face within direct view of the access opening. (note: GFCI must be readily

accessible)


PERMANENTLY INSTALLED SWIMMING POOLS ELECTRICAL WIRING REQUIREMENTS

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PERMANENTLY INSTALLED SWIMMING POOLS ARE THOSE THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED IN THE GROUND OR PARTIALLY IN THE GROUND,

AND ALL OTHERS CAPABLE OF HOLDING WATER WITH A DEPTH GREATER THAN 42 INCHES (1067 MM)

1) Pool Pump Receptacle (Outlet) and Wiring Method a. If a pump motor receptacle is located between 6’ – 10’ from the inside pool wall, the receptacle must be a single

outlet, grounded, and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected. b. Receptacle must have an extra-duty, in-use, weatherproof cover that can be closed when the cord is plugged in. c. The circuit line for the pump motor must be a continuous line going directly to the panel box, and is to be

isolated from all other receptacles. d. Wire for the pump motor shall not be less than #12 AWG insulated copper grounded wire, and must be in

conduit. (Exception: When entering a building the wire can change to NM) (Cannot use NM wire in conduit). e. Conduit

i. PVC – All PVC conduit* must be buried at least 18” deep (12” if GFCI protected). ii. Metal – All Rigid Metal Conduit* must be at least 6” deep.

* Wires used in conduit must be single strand wires (ex: THWN, etc - NO NM or UF CABLE in Conduit).

2) Convenience Receptacle (Outlet) and Wiring Method a. At least one (1) 15- or 20-ampere convenience receptacle must be located not closer than 6’ but not further than

20’ from the outside pool wall (Can be existing and/or wired with any approved wiring method). b. Convenience receptacle must be Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected, Tamper Resistant (TR), and

Weather Resistant (WR) type receptacle. c. Must have an extra-duty, in-use, weatherproof cover that can be closed when in use (for all wet locations). d. Must be separate from the pool pump receptacle wiring. e. Wiring

i. UF cable if buried must be at least 24” deep. ii. PVC – All PVC conduits* must be buried at least 18” deep (12” if GFCI protected).

iii. Metal – All Rigid Metal Conduits* must be at least 6” deep * Wires used in conduit must be single strand wires (ex: THWN, etc. - NO NM or UF CABLE in Conduit).

3) Bonding The Pool a. All metal parts must be bonded together using a #8 (or larger) solid copper wire. b. Must use non-corrosive clamps. c. Conductive pool shells must be bonded in a minimum of four (4) equal points uniformly spaced around the pool d. Nonconductive pool shells must have a #8 (or larger) solid, bare copper wire 18”-24” from the inside pool wall

under the perimeter surface 4”-6” below the final grade. e. A minimum of nine (9) square inches of corrosion resistant metal must be in the water to bond the water.

4) Other a. Building Permits are required. Secure a Building Permit from your municipality prior to beginning work. b. Pool Alarms are required. (Check with your local Building Department for additional information). c. Pool Pump Timers: (Check with your local Building Department for additional information).


New York Electrical Inspection Agency Fritz Gunther – Chief Electrical Inspector

2767 Dewey Avenue * Rochester, New York 14616 ~ (585) 436-4460 * www.NYEIA.com ~ 2016 ~


STORABLE SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, & HOT TUBS

ELECTRICAL WIRING REQUIREMENTS 2014 National Electrical Code

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STORABLE POOLS ARE THOSE THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED ON OR ABOVE THE GROUND, AND ARE CAPABLE OF HOLDING WATER TO A MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 42 IN., OR A POOL, SPA, OR HOT TUB WITH NON METALLIC, MOLDED POLYMERIC WALLS, OR INFLATABLE

FABRIC WALLS REGARDLESS OF DIMENSION. (The maximum water depth of 42” does not apply to inflatable swimming pools.)

1) Storable Pool Pumps a. A cord-connected pool filter must incorporate an approved system of double insulation or equivalent b. Cord-connected pool filter pumps must be provided with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) that is an integral

part of the attached plug or located in the power supply cord within 12” of the attached plug.

2) Receptacle (Outlet) and Wiring Method for Storable Pool Pump a. Receptacles cannot be located within 6’ of the inside wall of a storable pool. b. The receptacle must be grounded, must be Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected, and the Tamper

Resistant (TR), and Weather Resistant (WR) type receptacle. c. Receptacle must have an In-use, extra-duty weatherproof cover that can be closed when the cord is plugged in. d. An Automatic Timer (Time Switch) must be installed on storable swimming pool pumps.

3) Luminaries (lights) for Storable Pools (if used)

a. Luminaries cannot have exposed metal parts and must be listed for the purpose. b. Luminaries 15 Volts or less must:

i. Have a luminaire lamp that operates at 15 volts or less ii. Have an impact-resistant polymeric lens, luminaire body, and a transformer enclosure

iii. Have a transformer listed for swimming pools with a primary rating not over 150 volts c. Luminaries Over 15 Volts but not over 150 volts must:

i. Have an impact-resistant polymeric lens and luminaire body ii. Have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection.

4) Other

a. Building Permits are required. Secure a Building Permit from your municipality prior to beginning work. b. Pool Alarms may be required. (Check with your local Building Department for additional information.) c. All receptacles located within 20’ of the inside walls of a storable pool wall must be GFCI protected.

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL INSPECTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS New York Electrical Inspection Agency

Fritz Gunther – Chief Electrical Inspector 2767 Dewey Avenue * Rochester, New York 14616 ~ (585) 436-4460 * www.NYEIA.com

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HOT TUBS & SPAS - ELECTRICAL WIRING REQUIREMENTS


SPA OR HOT TUB. A HYDROMASSAGE POOL, OR TUB FOR RECREATIONAL OR THERAPEUTIC USE, NOT LOCATED IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, DESIGNED FOR IMMERSION OF USERS, AND USUALLY HAVING A FILTER, HEATER, AND MOTOR-DRIVEN BLOWER. THEY ARE INSTALLED INDOORS OR OUTDOORS, ON THE GROUND OR SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, OR IN THE GROUND OR SUPPORTING STRUCTURE. GENERALLY, A SPA OR HOT TUB IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO HAVE ITS CONTENTS DRAINED OR DISCHARGED AFTER EACH USE.

1) Hot Tub / Spa Wiring Method and Receptacles (Outlets) a. Maintenance Disconnect - A disconnect is required for all ungrounded electrical wires (except for lighting). It must be at least

5’ but not more that 50’ from the water’s edge, readily accessible, and within sight of the Hot Tub / Spa. b. The outlet(s) that supply a Hot Tub / Spa must be Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected. c. Indoors Hot Tubs & Spas

i. At least one (1) convenience receptacle must be located between 6’ and 10’ from the inside wall of the Hot Tub / Spa and be GFCI Protected (Existing receptacle OK and wired with any approved wiring method).

d. Outdoors Hot Tubs & Spas i. At least one (1) convenience receptacle must be located between 6’ and 20’ from the inside wall of the Hot

Tub / Spa and be GFCI Protected (Existing receptacle OK and wired with any approved wiring method). ii. Liquidtight flexible metal or nonmetallic conduit is permitted in lengths of not more than 6’.

iii. A listed packaged hot tub / spa installed outdoors that is GFCI protected shall be permitted to be cord and plug-connected provided that such cord does not exceed 15 feet in length.

iv. Outdoor receptacles must have a weatherproof cover where exposed to the weather (In-use type cover required on used, unattended, receptacles in wet locations).

2) Bonding The Hot Tub / Spa a. All metal parts & surfaces within 5’ of the Hot Tub / Spa must be bonded together using a #8 (or larger) solid copper wire and

connections must be non-corrosive. b. Outdoor Hot Tubs / Spas with nonconductive shells must have a #8 (or larger) solid, bare copper wire 18”-24” from the inside

hot tub wall under the perimeter surface 4”-6” below the final grade and connected to a metal part of the pump motor.* * Exception: All must apply; 1) Hot tub must be listed for aboveground use, 2) Listed for outdoor use, 3) Installed on or aboveground, 4) The top rim of the hot tub must be at least 28” above the perimeter surfaces within 30” horizontally.

3) Lighting (other than underwater applications) (if any) a. All non-GFCI protected lights and ceiling fans within 5’ of the inside wall of the Hot Tub / Spa must be at least 12’ above the

maximum water level of the Hot Tub / Spa. b. All GFCI protected lights and ceiling fans within 5’ of the inside wall of the Hot Tub / Spa must be at least 7 ½’ above the

maximum water level of the Hot Tub / Spa. c. Exception - Lights that are within 5’ of the inside wall of the Hot Tub / Spa and less than 7 ½’ above the water level are only

acceptable if they meet the following: i. Recessed Lights - GFCI protected with a glass or plastic lens, nonmetallic or electrically isolated metal trim, and

suitable for damp locations. ii. Surface-Mounted Lights - GFCI protected with a glass or plastic globe, a nonmetallic body, or a metallic body

isolated from contact, and suitable for damp locations.

4) Other a. Building Permits are required. Always secure a Building Permit from your municipality prior to beginning work. b. Indoor Hot Tubs / Spas wall switches must be a minimum 5’ from the inside wall of the Hot Tub / Spa. c. Outdoor Hot Tubs check for overhead wires within 10’ of the Hot Tub. (Must be 22 ½’ above water level & not allowed in many towns) d. All Hot Tubs / Spas, other than in a single family residence, must have an emergency shutoff between 5’-50’ & within sight.

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL INSPECTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS New York Electrical Inspection Agency

Fritz Gunther – Chief Electrical Inspector 2767 Dewey Avenue * Rochester, New York 14616 ~ (585) 436-4460 * www.NYEIA.com

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Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection in Dwellings ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS


With the adoption of the 2014 National Electrical Code (14NEC), Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (AFCI) protection is now

required in more locations throughout the home. The following explains the types of AFCI protection allowed and

required locations.

Section 210.12 (A) in the 14NEC states that all 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying all

outlets (which includes: receptacles, lighting circuits, switches, smoke alarms, dishwashers, refrigerators, etc.) must be

AFCI protected in the following dwelling unit locations:

Kitchens, Family Rooms, Dining Rooms, Living Rooms, Parlors, Libraries, Dens, Bedrooms, Sunrooms, Recreation

Rooms, Closets, Hallways, Laundry Areas, or Similar Rooms or Areas (Including finished basements). AFCI protected

shall be by any of following the six (6) ways:

1) Combination AFCI breaker protecting the entire circuit at the panel 2) Branch Feeder AFCI breaker protecting the entire circuit at the panel with a listed outlet branch-circuit (OBC)

type AFCI receptacle at the first outlet and marked at the first outlet

3) Supplemental AFCI breaker (currently nonexistent) protecting the entire circuit at the panel with an AFCI receptacle at the first outlet. Wiring must be continuous from the panel to the first AFCI receptacle and marked at

the first outlet box that it is the first outlet of the circuit. The maximum length of the branch circuit wiring must

not exceed 50ft for #14 AWG conductors and 70ft for #12 AWG conductors.

4) System Combination Type AFCI (currently nonexistent) Combination AFCI receptacle located at the first outlet. Wiring must be continuous from the panel to the first AFCI receptacle and marked at the first outlet box that it is

the first outlet of the circuit. The maximum length of the branch circuit wiring must not exceed 50ft for #14 AWG

conductors and 70ft for #12 AWG conductors.

5) Metal conduit or Armored cable to the first AFCI receptacle 6) Conduit incased in concrete with an AFCI receptacle

Section 406.4 (D)(4) in the 14NEC states that where a receptacle outlet is supplied by a branch circuit that requires AFCI

protection as specified elsewhere in this Code (areas of the house listed above) a replacement receptacle at this outlet shall

be protected by one of the following:

(1) A listed outlet branch-circuit (OBC) type AFCI receptacle

(2) A receptacle protected by a listed OBC type AFCI type receptacle

(3) A receptacle protected by a listed combination type AFCI type circuit breaker

~ CLARIFICATION ~

Branch/Feeder AFCI Protection – Only protects against parallel arcing conditions

Combination AFCI Protection – Protects against Parallel Arcs and Series Arcs

The first generation AFCI breakers were only able to detect Parallel Arcing conditions and not both Series Arcs and

Parallel Arcs which a combination style AFCI breaker can detect. The differences between Parallel Arcs and Series Arcs

are as followed:

Parallel Arc - Detects arcing between the hot and neutral or ground, or the neutral and ground on a circuit. This type of

arc is most commonly associated with damage to a wire were a staple has been driven in too tight causing an arc between

the hot and neutral wires.

Series Arc - Detects arcing across a break in the hot or neutral conductor most commonly associated with loose

connections or damage to a single wire.





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