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M E M O R A N D U M

To: NEC Code-Making Panel 19

From: Kimberly Shea, Project Administrator

Date: April 16, 2015

Subject: NEC First Draft TC FINAL Ballot Results (A2016)

According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot.

16 Principal Members 12 Eligible to Vote on All Articles

4 Vote Limited 0 Members Ballot Not Returned 3 Members voted Affirmative with Comment on one or more Revision (Chilton, Lichtenstein, Sumbera) 1 Members voted Negative on one or more Revision (Bauman) 0 Members Abstained on one or more Revision The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each first revision.

There are two criteria necessary for each first revision to pass ballot: (1) simple majority and (2) affirmative 2/3 vote. The mock examples below show how the calculations are determined.

(1) Example for Simple Majority: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members, 11 affirmative votes are required to pass ballot. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligible to vote ÷ 2 = 10 + 1 = 11)

(2) Example for Affirmative 2/3: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members and 1 member did not

return their ballot and 2 members abstained, the number of affirmative votes required would be 12. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligble to vote – 1 not returned – 2 abstentions = 17 x 0.66 = 11.22 = 12 )

As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

First Revision No. 5438-NFPA 70-2015 [ Global Input ]

Change title of Article 555 to read:

Marinas, Boatyards, and Noncommerical Docking Facilities

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: CMP 19

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Submittal Date: Tue Jan 20 21:03:58 EST 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The title of article 555 is revised to reflect the expansion of the scope proposed in PI 1373. The panelalso recognizes that the NEC Correlating Committee has jurisdiction over article scopes and titles andwill have input as to the merits of the proposal and resulting panel actions. The majority of the rules inArticle 555 would also be necessary for residential boat docks associated with one-family and multi-family dwelling occupancies. The electrical hazards are the same in these associated aquaticenvironments. This proposal intends to resolve this issue by providing users with the ability to applythese requirements to all wiring equipment and systems installed in boat docking facilities fornoncommercial and commercial and industrial applications. Rather than propose a new article forboat docking facilities associated with one-family dwellings, the revision broadens the scope andretains consistency in the electrical rules that should be applied to these environments that presentthe same electrical hazards. Producing a separate article would result in unnecessary redundancy inthe NEC.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 1374-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 555]

Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

13 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

13 Affirmative All

0 Affirmative with Comments

0 Negative with Comments

0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

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Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.

Lichtenstein, Thomas R.

Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.

Thierheimer, Thomas F.

Weaver, Jr., Ronald D.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5441-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Equipotential Plane. ]

Equipotential Plane.

An area where wire mesh or other conductive elements are embedded in or placed under concrete,bonded to all metal structures and fixed nonelectrical equipment that may become energized, andconnected to the electrical grounding system to minimize voltage potentials differences within the planeand between the planes, the grounded equipment, and the earth.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Changed language from “potentials” to “differences” in order to add clarity and comply withthe style manual.

Response Message:

Public Input No. 3282-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Equipotential Plane.]

Ballot Results


12 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

12 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5442-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 547.5(F) ]

(F) Separate Equipment Grounding Conductor.

Where an equipment grounding conductor is installed underground within a location falling under thescope of Article 547, it shall be insulated or covered .

Informational Note: For further information on aluminum and copper-clad aluminum conductors,see 250.120(B) .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

There is no safety standard for “covered” conductors, so it is removed for clarity. The addedinformational note to increase clarity for users.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 4336-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 547.5(F)]

Ballot Results


12 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

12 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Sumbera, Darrell M.




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Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5443-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 547.5(G) ]

(G) Receptacles.

All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere general-purpose receptacles installed in the locations listedin (1) through (4) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection:

(1) Areas having an equipotential plane

(2) Outdoors

(3) Damp or wet locations

(4) Dirt confinement areas for livestock




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The panel removed “general purpose” to provide additional requirements for all receptaclesto have GFCI protection for safety.

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Ballot Results


12 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Sumbera, Darrell M.



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Zipse, Donald W.

Negative with Comment

Bauman, Barry S.

This proposal was not submitted prior to the First Draft Meeting but was added at the First Draft Meeting.Consequently, this proposal did not get the public review that most proposals received. Requiring GFCI protectionon General Purpose and Dedicated Use receptacles needs full public review because safety could actuallydecrease with this change. The first or second time a GFCI trips on an electric fencer, livestock water or portablecooling fan it will be replaced with non-GFCI receptacle. If the replaced GFCI protects multiple receptacles, nowthere are several receptacles, including general purpose receptacles, without GFCI protection. The existinglanguage is much safer as dedicated use receptacles can be installed with or without GFCI protection and generalpurpose receptacles are required to have GFCI protection.


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First Revision No. 5444-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 547.8(C) ]

(C) Exposed to Water.

Luminaires exposed to water from condensation, building cleansing water, or solution shall be listed assuitable for use in wet locations.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: “Listed” is defined in Article 100. “Listed as suitable” is not defined in Article 100.

Response Message:

Public Input No. 3238-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 547.8(C)]

Ballot Results


12 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

12 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5445-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 547.10(B) ]

(B) Bonding.

Equipotential planes shall be connected to the electrical grounding system. The bonding conductor shallbe solid copper, insulated, covered or bare, and not smaller than 8 AWG. The means of bonding to wiremesh or conductive elements shall be by pressure connectors or clamps of brass, copper, copper alloy, oran equally substantial approved means. Slatted floors that are supported by structures that are a part ofan equipotential plane shall not require bonding.

Informational Note No. 1: Methods to establish equipotential planes are described in AmericanSociety of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) EP473.2-2001, Equipotential Planes inAnimal Containment Areas.

Informational Note No. 2: Methods for safe installation of livestock waterers are described inAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) EP342.3-2010, Safety forElectrically Heated Livestock Waterers.

Informational Note No. 3: Low grounding electrode system resistances may reducepotential voltage differences in livestock facilities.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The term voltage is well understood and shall be used in preference to other terms such aspotential.

Response Message:

Public Input No. 3284-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 547.10(B)]

Ballot Results


12 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

12 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.


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Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5401-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Manufactured Home. ]

Manufactured Home.

A structure, transportable in one or more sections, that, which in the traveling mode, is 2.4 m (8 body- ft)

or more in width or 12.2 m (40 body- ft) or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 29.7 29.77 m2

(320 ft2) or more and that . When not transportable, it is built on a permanent chassis and is designed tobe used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected therein. The termmanufactured home includes whether or not connected to the utilities, and includes plumbing, heating, airconditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. The term manufactured home shall include anystructure that meets all the provisions requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements andwith respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the regulatory agency,and except that such term does not include any self-propelled recreational vehicle . Calculations used todetermine the number of square meters (square feet) in a structure are based on the structure's exteriordimensions, measured at the largest horizontal projections when erected on site. These dimensions andinclude all expandable rooms, cabinets, and other projections containing interior space, but do not includebay windows [ 501: 1.2.14] . For the purpose of this Code and unless otherwise indicated, the term mobilehome includes manufactured homes and excludes park trailers defined in Article 552.4 .

A structure, transportable in one or more sections, that, in the traveling mode, is 2.4 m (8 ft) or more in

width or 12.2 m (40 ft) or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 29.7 m 2 (320 ft 2 ) or more and thatis built on a permanent chassis and is designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanentfoundation, whether or not connected to the utilities, and includes plumbing, heating, air conditioning, andelectrical systems contained therein connected therein.

Informational Note No. 1: See the applicable building code for definition of the term permanentfoundation.

Informational Note No. 2: See 24 CFR Part 3280, Manufactured Home Construction and SafetyStandards, of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, for additionalinformation on the definition.




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Submittal Date: Mon Jan 19 13:28:37 EST 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The definition of manufactured home would be consistent with NFPA 501 (Standard onManufactured Housing), 2013 edition, section 1.2.14. The panel revised the last sentence toexclude park trailers.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 2462-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Manufactured Home.]

Ballot Results



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16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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(B) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI).

All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets installed outdoors, in compartmentsaccessible from outside the unit, or in bathrooms, ( including receptacles in luminaires, shall have GFCIprotection. GFCI protection shall be provided for ), receptacle outlets serving countertops in kitchensand , receptacle outlets located within 1.8 m (6 ft) of a wet bar sink. The exceptions in 210.8(A) shall bepermitted any sink and dishwasher outlets shall have GFCI protection .

Feeders supplying branch circuits shall be permitted to be protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter inlieu of the provision for such interrupters specified herein.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The panel revised current code language to accept coverage for all sinks, dishwashers andother locations found in 210.8.

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Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan


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Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5403-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 550.15(H) ]

(H) Under-Chassis Wiring (Exposed to Weather).

Where outdoor or under-chassis line-voltage (120 volts, nominal, or higher) wiring is exposed to moistureor physical damage , it shall be protected by a conduit or raceway approved listed for use in wet locationsor where subject to physical damage . The conductors shall be listed for use in wet locations. Wherewiring is exposed to physical damage, it shall be protected by a raceway, conduit, or other means.




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CommitteeStatement:

The word “Conduit” is used throughout the code, and though not defined in Article 100, it iscommonly understood. Requiring “listed and identified” is not proper or necessary.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 622-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 550.15(H)]


Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.



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Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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(B) Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes.

All 120-volt branch circuits that supply 15- and 20-ampere outlets installed in family rooms, dining rooms,living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similarrooms or areas of mobile homes and manufactured homes those rooms and areas identified in210.12(A) shall comply with 210.12.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This change to the text will add clarity to this section of the NEC.

Response Message:


Public Input No. 2878-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 550.25]

Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.


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Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5405-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 550.32(A) ]

(A) Mobile Home Service Equipment.

The mobile home service equipment shall be located adjacent to the mobile home and not mounted in oron the mobile home. The service equipment shall be located in sight from and not more than 9.0 m (30 ft)from the exterior wall of the mobile home it serves. The service equipment shall be permitted to be locatedelsewhere on the premises, provided that if a disconnecting means suitable for use as service equipmentis located within sight from and not more than 9.0 m (30 ft) from the exterior wall of the mobile home itserves and is rated not less than that required for service equipment in accordance with 550.32(C).Grounding at the disconnecting means shall be in accordance with 250.32.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The panel revised this section to comply with NEC style manual.

Response Message:

Public Input No. 3485-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 550.32(A)]

Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug


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Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5406-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 551.1 ]

551.1 Scope.

The provisions of this article cover the electrical conductors and equipment other than low-voltage andautomotive vehicle circuits or extensions thereof, installed within or on recreational vehicles, theconductors that connect recreational vehicles to a supply of electricity, and the installation of equipmentand devices related to electrical installations within a recreational vehicle park.

Informational Note: For information on low-voltage systems, refer to NFPA 1192-2011 2015 ,Standard on Recreational Vehicles, and ANSI/RVIA 12V-2011 LV-2014 , Standard for Low VoltageSystems in Conversion and Recreational Vehicles.




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CommitteeStatement:

The NFPA Standards Council approved the 2015 edition of NFPA 1192 on August 14, 2014 and isin effect as of September 3, 2014. ANSI approved the 2014 edition of ANSI/RVIA LV on December16, 2013 and was placed into effect on September 1, 2014. In addition, the standard’s ANSIdesignation was modified from “12V’ to “LV” so as to read: ANSI/RVIA LV. This standard includes adefinition of “Low Voltage (LV).

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.


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Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5407-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Recreational Vehicle Park. ]

Recreational Vehicle Park.

A plot of land upon which Any parcel or tract of land under the control of any person, organization, orgovernmental entity wherein two or more recreational vehicle sites are located, established, ormaintained for occupancy by recreational vehicles of the general public as temporary living quarters forrecreation or vacation purposes , recreational park trailer, and/or other camping sites are offered for useby the public or members of an organization for overnight stays .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This is primarily an editorial change that makes the definition consistent with that in NFPA1194.

Response Message:

Public Input No. 3957-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Recreational Vehicle Park.]

Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug


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Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5408-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Recreational Vehicle Site. ]

Recreational Vehicle Site.

A plot of ground specific area within a recreational vehicle park or campground that is set aside for theaccommodation of a recreational vehicle on a temporary basis or used as use by a camping unit site .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This is primarily an editorial change that makes the definition consistent with that in NFPA1194.

Response Message:

Public Input No. 3965-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Recreational Vehicle Site.]

Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.




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Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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(C) Two to Five 15- or 20-Ampere Circuits.

A maximum of Two to five 15- or 20-ampere circuits to supply lights, receptacle outlets, and fixedappliances shall be permitted. Such recreational vehicles shall be permitted to be equipped withpanelboards rated 120 V volt maximum or 120/240 V volt maximum and listed for 30-ampere applicationsupplied by the appropriate power-supply assemblies. Not more than two 120-volt thermostaticallycontrolled appliances (e.g., air conditioner and water heater) shall be installed in such systems unlessappliance isolation switching, energy management systems, or similar methods are used.

Exception No. 1: Additional 15- or 20-ampere circuits shall be permitted where a listed energymanagement system rated at 30-ampere maximum is employed within the system.

Exception No. 2: Six 15- or 20-ampere circuits shall be permitted without employing an energymanagement system, provided that the added sixth circuit serves only the power converter; , and thecombined load of all six circuits does not exceed the allowable load that was designed for use by theoriginal five circuits.

Informational Note: See 210.23(A) for permissible loads. See 551.45(C) for main disconnect andovercurrent protection requirements.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The panel made editorial changes in the first sentence. Having an example list of appliances isnot good code practice and is not forward looking as other types of appliance may appear in thefuture.

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Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.


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Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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(C) Fifteen-Ampere Receptacles Considered Protected by 20 Amperes.

If more than one receptacle or load is on a branch circuit, a 15-ampere receptacles shall be permitted tobe protected by a 20-ampere fuse or circuit breaker.




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Submittal Date: Wed Jan 21 08:45:12 EST 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The panel revised text to clarify that you cannot protect a single 15-amp receptacle with a20-amp over-current device. This correlates with the revision on section 552.42.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.




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Zipse, Donald W.


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551.60 Factory Tests (Electrical).

Each recreational vehicle designed with a 120-volt or a 120/240-volt electrical system shall withstand theapplied potential voltage without electrical breakdown of a 1-minute, 900-volt ac or 1280-volt dc dielectricstrength test, or a 1-second, 1080-volt ac or 1530-volt dc dielectric strength test, with all switches closed,between ungrounded and grounded conductors and the recreational vehicle ground. During the test, allswitches and other controls shall be in the “on” position. Fixtures, including luminaires and permanentlyinstalled appliances, shall not be required to withstand this test. The test shall be performed after branchcircuits are complete prior to energizing the system and again after all outer coverings and cabinetry havebeen secured. The dielectric test shall be performed in accordance with the test equipment manufacturer’swritten instructions.

Each recreational vehicle shall be subjected to all of the following:

(1) A continuity test to ensure that all metal parts are properly bonded

(2) Operational tests to demonstrate that all equipment is properly connected and in working order

(3) Polarity checks to determine that connections have been properly made

(4) GFCI test to demonstrate that the ground fault protection device(s) installed on the recreationalvehicle are operating properly.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The term voltage is well understood and shall be used in preference to other terms such aspotential.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All


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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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551.71 Type Receptacles Provided.

Every recreational vehicle site with electrical supply shall be equipped with recreational vehicle sitesupply equipment with at least one 20-ampere, 125-volt receptacle. A minimum of 20 40 percent of allnew recreational vehicle sites, with electrical supply, shall each be equipped with a 50-ampere,125/250-volt receptacle conforming to the configuration as identified in Figure 551.46(C)(1)Figure551.46(C)(1) . Every recreational vehicle site equipped with a 50-ampere receptacle shall also beequipped with a 30-ampere, 125-volt receptacle conforming to Figure 551.46(C)(1)Figure 551.46(C)(1) .These electrical supplies shall be permitted to include additional receptacles that have configurations inaccordance with 551.81. A minimum of 70 percent of all recreational vehicle sites with electrical supplyshall each be equipped with a 30-ampere, 125-volt receptacle conforming to Figure 551.46(C)(1)Figure551.46(C)(1) . This supply shall be permitted to include additional receptacle configurations conforming to551.81. The remainder of all recreational vehicle sites with electrical supply shall be equipped with one ormore of the receptacle configurations conforming to 551.81. Dedicated tent sites with a 15- or 20-ampereelectrical supply shall be permitted to be excluded when determining the percentage of recreationalvehicle sites with 30- or 50-ampere receptacles.

Additional receptacles shall be permitted for the connection of electrical equipment outside therecreational vehicle within the recreational vehicle park.

All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles shall have listed ground-fault circuit-interrupterprotection for personnel. The GFCI devices used in RV site electrical equipment are not required to beweather or tamper resistant in accordance with 406.9 and 406.12 .

Informational Note: The percentage of 50 ampere sites required by 551.71 may be inadequate forseasonal recreational vehicle sites serving a higher percentage of recreational vehicles with 50ampere electrical systems. In that type of recreational vehicle park, the percentage of 50 amperesites could approach 100 percent.




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CommitteeStatement:

Added wording “Recreational Vehicle Site Supply Equipment” for clarity.

As the industry increases the number of RVs with 50 amp service, it is important to ensure thecampgrounds can safely accommodate these power supplies so "cheater adaptors" are not used.This only applies to new construction.

Added last sentence because RV site electrical equipment listed for use in RV parks is NEMA 3R,weather resistant requirement is not needed. RV site electric equipment is not for use in adwelling, so tamper resistant is not needed.

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16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

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0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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551.72 Distribution System.

(A) Systems.

Distribution systems shall provide the voltage and have a capacity for the receptacles provided in therecreational vehicle (RV) site supply equipment as calculated according to 551.73 and shall have anampacity not less than 30 amperes. Systems permitted include 120 volts, 1-phase; 120/240 volts,1-phase; and 120/208 volts, 1-phase.

(B) Three-Phase Systems.

Feeders from 208Y/120-volt, 3-phase systems shall be permitted to include two ungrounded conductorsand shall include one grounded conductor and one equipment grounding conductor. So far aspracticable, the loads shall be equally distributed on the 3-phase system.

(C) Receptacles.

Receptacles rated at 50 amperes shall be supplied from a branch circuit of the voltage class and rating ofthe receptacle. Other recreational vehicle sites with 125-volt, 20- and 30-ampere receptacles shall bepermitted to be derived from any grounded distribution system that supplies 120-volt, single-phase power.The neutral conductors shall not be reduced in size below the size of the ungrounded conductors for thesite distribution.

(D) Neutral Conductors.

The neutral Neutral conductors shall be permitted to be reduced in size below the minimum required sizeof the ungrounded conductors for 240-volt, line-to-line, permanently connected loads only.

Informational Note No. 1: Due to the long circuit lengths typical in most recreational vehicle parks,feeder conductor sizes found in the ampacity tables of Article 310 may be inadequate to maintainthe voltage regulation suggested in 215.2(A)(1) Informational Note No. 2. Total circuit voltagedrop is a sum of the voltage drops of each serial circuit segment, where the load for each segmentis calculated using the load that segment sees and the demand factors shown in Table 551.73(A) .

Informational Note No. 2: The requirements to size wire at 125 percent of maximum load of210.19(A)(1) and 215.2(A)(1) (branch circuits and feeder circuits) do not apply to RV site supplycircuits as they are not continuous loads.




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CommitteeStatement:

This first revision is intended to include provision for feeders from 208-volt wye-connectedsystems. RV pedestals are not available for three-phase distribution to the RV site and thissection needs to have those regulations

The pane moved the wording from 551.73(D) to section 551.72(A). The first informational notecomes from section 551.73.

The new second informational note is to provide clarity and remove misconceptions amongplanners.


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ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 357-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 551.73(D)]



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0 Not Returned

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0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.

Affirmative with Comment

Sumbera, Darrell M.

(B) Three-Phase Systems. 1-phase feeders derived from 208Y/120-volt, 3-phase systems shall be permitted toinclude two ungrounded conductors and shall include one grounded conductor and one equipment groundingconductor. So far as practicable, the loads shall be equally distributed on the 3-phase system.


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551.73 Calculated Load.

(A) Basis of Calculations.

Electrical services and feeders shall be calculated on the basis of not less than 9600 12,000 volt-amperesper site equipped with 50-ampere, 208Y/120 or 120/240-volt supply facilities; 3600 volt-amperes per siteequipped with both 20-ampere and 30-ampere supply facilities; 2400 volt-amperes per site equipped withonly 20-ampere supply facilities; and 600 volt-amperes per site equipped with only 20-ampere supplyfacilities that are dedicated to tent sites. The demand factors set forth in Table 551.73(A) shall be theminimum allowable demand factors that shall be permitted in calculating load for service and feeders.Where the electrical supply for a recreational vehicle site has more than one receptacle, the calculatedload shall be calculated only for the highest rated receptacle.

Where the electrical supply is in a location that serves two recreational vehicles, the equipment for bothsites shall comply with 551.77, and the calculated load shall only be calculated for the two receptacleswith the highest rating.

(B) Transformers and Secondary Panelboards.

For the purpose of this Code, where the park service exceeds 240 volts, transformers and secondarypanelboards shall be treated as services.

(C) Demand Factors.

The demand factor for a given number of sites shall apply to all sites indicated. For example, 20 sitescalculated at 45 percent of 3600 volt-amperes results in a permissible demand of 1620 volt-amperes persite or a total of 32,400 volt-amperes for 20 sites.

Informational Note: These demand factors may be inadequate in areas of extreme hot or coldtemperature with loaded circuits for heating or air conditioning.

Table 551.73(A) Demand Factors for Site Feeders and Service-Entrance Conductors for Park Sites

Number of Recreational Vehicle SitesDemand Factor

(%)

1 100

2 90

3 80

4 75

5 65

6 60

7–9 55

10–12 50

13–15 48

16–18 47

19–21 45

22–24 43

25–35 42

36 plus 41

Loads for other amenities such as, but not limited to, service buildings, recreational buildings, andswimming pools shall be calculated separately and then be added to the value calculated for therecreational vehicle sites where they are all supplied by a common service.


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(D) Feeder-Circuit Capacity.

Recreational vehicle site feeder-circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not less than the loadssupplied and shall be rated not less than 30 amperes. The neutral conductors shall have an ampacitynot less than the ungrounded conductors.

Informational Note: Due to the long circuit lengths typical in most recreational vehicle parks,feeder conductor sizes found in the ampacity tables of Article 310 may be inadequate tomaintain the voltage regulation suggested in Informational Note No. 4 to 210.19 . Total circuitvoltage drop is a sum of the voltage drops of each serial circuit segment, where the load for eachsegment is calculated using the load that segment serves and the demand factors of551.73(A) .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

As RV’s become larger users of electrical power and the basis of the 9600 VA vague or lost, RV sitefeeders should be more realistically sized to meet the load. 9600 VA is based on 40 amps at 240v,12,000 VA is 50 amps and 240v. This change would serve to require larger wire or fewer sites on aservice. This change would also match a commonly used industry practice to limit the number of 50amp sites to a number currently less than allowed by NEC load calculations.

Paragraph B should not be removed. Services include downstream panelboards and transformersthe location to drive grounding electrodes and bond ground and neutral.

Moved informational note to section 551.72 as Informational Note (1).

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.


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Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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551.75 Grounding.

(A) General.

All electrical equipment and installations in recreational vehicle parks shall be grounded as required byArticle 250.

Informational Note: See 250.32(A) , Exception, for single branch circuits.

(B) Grounding Electrode.

Power outlets or recreational vehicle site supply equipment, other than those used as serviceequipment, shall not be required to have a grounding electrode. An auxiliary grounding electrode(s) inaccordance with 250.54 shall be permitted to be installed.




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CommitteeStatement:

The NEC Correlating Committee directed a Task Group to develop a PI to deal with the ambiguityconcerning grounding electrodes. The purpose of the TG was to clarify so that local interpretationdid not allow AHJ’s to read into the article what was not intended.

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.


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Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5415-NFPA 70-2015 [ New Section after 552.4 ]

552.5 Labels.

Labels required by Article 552 shall be made of etched, metal-stamped, or embossed brass orstainless steel; plastic laminates not less than 0.13 mm (0.005 in.) thick; or anodized or alclad aluminumnot less than 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) thick or the equivalent.

Informational Note: For guidance on other label criteria used in the park trailer industry, refer toANSI Z535.4-2011, Product Safety Signs and Labels .




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CommitteeStatement:

To consolidate and simplify, the new section places all the current label criteria under theGeneral Requirements and adds an informational note to the ANSI nationally recognizedstandard on labels.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 1015-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 552.4]

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.



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Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5420-NFPA 70-2015 [ New Section after 552.41 ]

552.42 Branch-Circuit Protection.

(A) Rating.

The branch-circuit overcurrent devices shall be rated as follows:

(1) Not more than the circuit conductors

(2) Not more than 150 percent of the rating of a single appliance rated 13.3 amperes or more andsupplied by an individual branch circuit

(3) Not more than the overcurrent protection size marked on an air conditioner or other motor-operated appliances.

(B) Protection for Smaller Conductors.

A 20-ampere fuse or circuit breaker shall be permitted for protection for fixtures, including luminaires,leads, cords, or small appliances, and 14 AWG tap conductors, not over 1.8 m (6 ft) long for recessedluminaires.

(C) Fifteen-Ampere Receptacle Considered Protected by 20 Amperes.

If more than one receptacle or load is on a branch circuit, 15-ampere receptacles shall be permitted tobe protected by a 20-ampere fuse or circuit breaker.




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CommitteeStatement:

The language for overcurrent protection on branch circuits needs to be added to Article 552 forPark Trailers. The same requirement is found in similar types of structures and vehicles. (i.e.NEC 551.43).

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 1102-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 552.41(F)(2)]

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Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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(B) Location.

Receptacle outlets shall be installed as follows:

(1) Adjacent to countertops in the kitchen [at least one on each side of the sink if countertops are oneach side and are 300 mm (12 in.) or over in width and depth ]

(2) Adjacent to the refrigerator and gas range space, except where a gas-fired refrigerator or cookingappliance, requiring no external electrical connection, is factory-installed

(3) Adjacent to countertop spaces of 300 mm (12 in.) or more in width and depth that cannot be reachedfrom a receptacle required in 552.41(B)(1) by a cord of 1.8 m (6 ft) without crossing a traffic area,cooking appliance, or sink




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CommitteeStatement:

This provides a reasonable minimum size for a counter top that could be used to hold a pieceof utilization equipment that requires a receptacle.

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0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.


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Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5419-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 552.41(F)(2) ]

(2) Face-Up Position.

A receptacle shall not be installed in a face-up position in any countertop or other similar horizontalsurface .




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Committee Statement: The editorial change makes the language consistent with 551.41 (D).

Response Message:

Public Input No. 782-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 552.41(F)(2)]

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0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.


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Zipse, Donald W.


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(C) Mast Weatherhead or Raceway.

Where the calculated load exceeds 50 amperes or where a permanent feeder is used, the supply shall beby means of one of the following:

(1) One mast weatherhead installation, installed in accordance with Article 230, containing fourcontinuous, insulated, color-coded feeder conductors, one of which shall be an equipment groundingconductor

(2) A metal raceway, rigid nonmetallic conduit, or liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit from thedisconnecting means in the park trailer to the underside of the park trailer, with provisions for theattachment to a suitable junction box or fitting to the raceway on the underside of the park trailer[with or without conductors as in 550.10(I)(1) ]




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CommitteeStatement:

The clarification for the liquidtight conduit is needed and rewording of (1) was done to clarify thatthe insulated conductor requirement was intended for both mast and raceway installations.

The phrase “with provisions for the attachment to a suitable junction box or” fitting to the racewayon the underside of the park trailer, should not be changed because it would be acceptable toroute a feeder through a junction box in other Articles of the NEC.

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Bajwa, Aisha


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Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5416-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 552.44(D) ]

(D) Labeling at Electrical Entrance.

Each park trailer shall have permanently a safety label with the signal word WARNING in minimum 6 mm( 1⁄4 in.) high letters and body text in minimum 3 mm ( 1⁄8 in.) high letters on a contrasting background. Thesafety label shall be affixed to the exterior skin, at or near the point of entrance of the power-supplyassembly, a label 75 mm × 45 mm (3 in. × 1 3⁄4 in.) minimum size, made of etched, metal-stamped, orembossed brass, stainless steel, or anodized or alclad aluminum not less than 0.51 mm (0.020 in.) thick,or other suitable material [e.g., 0.13 mm (0.005 in.) thick plastic laminate], that reads, as appropriate,either and shall read, as appropriate:

THIS CONNECTION IS FOR 110–125-VOLT AC,

60 HZ, 30 AMPERE SUPPLY

or

THIS CONNECTION IS FOR 208Y/120-VOLT OR 120/240-VOLT AC, 3-POLE, 4-WIRE, 60 HZ, ______AMPERE SUPPLY.

followed by

DO NOT EXCEED THE CIRCUIT RATING. EXCEEDING THE CIRCUIT RATING MAY CAUSE A FIREAND RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

The correct ampere rating shall be marked in the blank space.




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CommitteeStatement:

Consolidates and simplifies the label requirements and adds additional warninginformation.

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Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5422-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 552.44(E) ]

(E) Location.

The point of entrance of a power-supply assembly shall be located within 4.5 m (15 ft) of the rear, on theleft (road) on either side or at the rear, left of the longitudinal center of the unit, within 450 mm (18 in.), ofthe an outside wall.

Exception: A park trailer shall be permitted to have the electrical point of entrance located more than4.5 m (15 ft) from the rear. Where this occurs, the distance beyond the 4.5-m (15-ft) dimension shall beadded to the cord’s minimum length as specified in 551.46(B) .




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CommitteeStatement:

Parks for these destination camping products are different than traditional RV parks andcampgrounds, and do not have standardized service locations. The language clarifies concernsabout the location of the electric service by simply ensuring the power supply assembly is within450mm (18”) of the outside wall.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 1249-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 552.44(E)]

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0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan


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Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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(B) Location.

The panelboard shall be installed in a readily accessible location. Working clearance for the panelboardshall be not less than 600 mm (24 in.) wide and 750 mm (30 in.) deep.

Exception: Where the panelboard cover is exposed to the inside aisle space, one of the workingclearance dimensions shall be permitted to be reduced to a minimum of 550 mm (22 in.). A panelboardshall be considered exposed where the panelboard cover is within 50 mm (2 in.) of the aisle’s finishedsurface or not more than 25 mm (1 in.) from the backside of doors that enclose the space. .




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CommitteeStatement:

This revision prevents storage of material in front of the panelboard without sacrificing circuitbreaker accessibility.

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0 Abstention

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.



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Sumbera, Darrell M.



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(A) Two to Five 15- or 20-Ampere Circuits.

Two to A maximum of five 15- or 20-ampere circuits to supply lights, receptacle outlets, and fixedappliances shall be permitted. Such park trailers shall be permitted to be equipped with a panelboardsrated at 120 V volt maximum with or 120/240 volt maximum and listed for a 30-ampere-rated main powersupply assembly. Not more than two 120-volt thermostatically controlled appliances (i.e., air conditionerand water heater) appliances shall be installed in such systems unless appliance isolation switching,energy management systems, or similar methods are used.

Exception No. 1: Additional 15- or 20-ampere circuits shall be permitted where a listed energymanagement system rated at 30 amperes maximum is employed within the system.

Exception No. 2: Six 15- or 20-ampere circuits shall be permitted without employing an energymanagement system, provided that the added sixth circuit serves only the power converter, and thecombined load of all six circuits does not exceed the allowable load that was designed for use by theoriginal five circuits.

Informational Note: See 210.23(A) for permissible loads. See 552.45(C) for main disconnectand overcurrent protection requirements.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The panel made editorial changes in the first sentence. Having an example list of appliances isnot good code practice and is not forward looking as other types of appliance may appear in thefuture.

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Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5425-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 552.48(H) ]

(H) Cable Supports.

Where connected with cable connectors or clamps, cables shall be secured and supported within 300 mm(12 in.) of outlet boxes, panelboards, and splice boxes on appliances. Supports and securing shall beprovided at intervals not exceeding 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft) at other places.




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CommitteeStatement:

This makes this paragraph consistent with 334.30 requiring conductors to be “secured andsupported.” A conductor simply touching a horizontal surface can be interpreted as being“supported.” The intent of this requirement is that the conductor be “secured and supported” toprevent strain at cable clamps, boxes or appliance splice boxes and to prevent the conductor frombeing lost in the wall during service.

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.



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Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5426-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 552.48(I) ]

(I) Nonmetallic Box Without Cable Clamps.

Nonmetallic-sheathed cables shall be secured and supported within 200 mm (8 in.) of a nonmetallic outletbox without cable clamps. Where wiring devices with integral enclosures are employed with a loop ofextra cable to permit future replacement of the device, the cable loop shall be considered as an integralportion of the device.

Exception: Where wiring devices with integral enclosures are employed with a loop of extra cable topermit future replacement of the device, the cable loop shall be considered as an integral portion of thedevice.




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CommitteeStatement:

Adding what was previously an Exception to the text of this section will add clarity to the Code. Itshould be noted that the Exception is now redundant and should be removed from the text of552.48(I).

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 789-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 552.48(I)]

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan


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Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



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Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5433-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 552.48(O) ]

(O) Method of Connecting Expandable Units.

The method of connecting expandable units to the main body of the vehicle park trailer shall comply withthe following as applicable:

(1) Cord-and-Plug Connected.

Cord-and-plug connections shall comply with 552.48(O)(1)(1) through (O)(1)(4).

(1) That portion of a branch circuit that is installed in an expandable unit shall be permitted to beconnected to the portion of the branch circuit in the main body of the vehicle by means of a flexiblecord or an attachment plug and cord listed for hard usage. The cord and its connections shallconform to comply with all provisions of Article 400 and shall be considered as a permitted useunder 400.10400.7 . Where the attachment plug and cord are located within the park trailer’sinterior, use of plastic thermoset or elastomer parallel cord Type SPT-3, SP-3, or SPE shall bepermitted.

(2) If Where the receptacle provided for connection of the cord to the main circuit is located on theoutside of the unit vehicle , it shall be protected with a ground-fault circuit interrupter for personneland be listed for wet locations. A cord located on the outside of a unit park trailer shall be identifiedfor outdoor use.

(3) Unless removable or stored within the unit park trailer interior, the cord assembly shall havepermanent provisions for protection against corrosion and mechanical damage while the unit parktrailer is in transit.

(4) If an The attachment plug and cord is used, it shall be installed so as not to permit exposed liveattachment plug pins

(2) Direct Wires Connected.

That portion of a branch circuit that is installed in an expandable unit shall be permitted to be connectedto the portion of the branch circuit in the main body of the park trailer by means of flexible cord installedin accordance with 552.48(O)(2)(1) through (O)(2)(6) or other approved wiring method.

(1) The flexible cord shall be listed for hard usage and for use in wet locations.

(2) The flexible cord shall be permitted to be exposed on the underside of the vehicle.

(3) The flexible cord shall be permitted to pass through the interior of a wall or floor assembly or botha maximum concealed length of 600 mm (24 in.) before terminating at an outlet or junction box.

(4) Where concealed, the flexible cord shall be installed in nonflexible conduit or tubing that iscontinuous from the outlet or junction box inside the park trailer to a weatherproof outlet box,junction box, or strain relief fitting listed for use in wet locations that is located on the underside ofthe park trailer. The outer jacket of flexible cord shall be continuous into the outlet or junction box.

(5) Where the flexible cord passes through the floor to an exposed area inside of the park trailer, itshall be protected by means of conduit and bushings or equivalent.

(6) Where subject to physical damage, the flexible cord shall be protected with RMC, IMC, Schedule80 PVC, reinforced thermosetting resin conduit (RTRC) listed for exposure to physical damage, orother approved means and shall extend at least 150 mm (6 in.) above the floor. A means shall beprovided to secure the flexible cord where it enters the park trailer.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The current language does not permit direct wiring of a 120V circuit to a slideout room. In additionthe current language only permits a cord and plug arrangement. Direct wiring is the most commonmeans used for getting 120V into a slideout room in an RV product.

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Public Input No. 1251-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 552.48(O)]

Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5428-NFPA 70-2015 [ New Section after 552.48(P) ]

(Q) Prewiring for Other Circuits.

Prewiring installed for the purpose of installing other appliances or devices shall comply with theapplicable portions of this article and the following:

(1) An overcurrent protection device with a rating compatible with the circuit conductors shall beinstalled in the panelboard with wiring connections completed.

(2) The load end of the circuit shall terminate in a junction box with a blank cover or a device listed forthe purpose. Where a junction box with blank cover is used, the free ends of the conductors shallbe adequately capped or taped.

(3) A safety label with the signal word WARNING in minimum 6 mm ( 1 ⁄4 in.) high letters and bodytext in minimum 3 mm ( 1 ⁄8 in.) high letters on a contrasting background shall be affixed on oradjacent to the junction box or device listed for the purpose and shall read as follows:

WARNING

THIS CONNECTION IS FOR _____ RATED _____ VOLT AC, 60 HZ, _____ AMPERES MAXIMUM.DO NOT EXCEED CIRCUIT RATING. EXCEEDING THE CIRCUIT RATING MAY CAUSE A FIRE

AND RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

An ampere rating not to exceed 80 percent of the circuit rating shall be legibly marked in the blankspace.




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CommitteeStatement:

This new section addresses pre-wiring installed for other appliances or devices. This sectionincludes important safety requirements to address these installations. These requirements wereadded from NEC Article 551.47(S) and should also apply to park trailers.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 1256-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 552.48(P)]

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0 Abstention

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



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Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5427-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 552.48(P) ]

(P) Prewiring for Air-Conditioning Installation.

Prewiring installed for the purpose of facilitating future air-conditioning installation shall comply with theapplicable portions of this article and the following:

(1) An overcurrent protective device with a rating compatible with the circuit conductors shall be installedin the panelboard and wiring connections completed.

(2) The load end of the circuit shall terminate in a junction box with a blank cover or other listedenclosure. Where a junction box with a blank cover is used, the free ends of the conductors shall beadequately capped or taped.

(3) A label conforming to 552.44(D) shall be placed on safety label with the word WARNING inminimum 6 mm ( 1⁄4 in.) high letters and body text in minimum 3 mm ( 1⁄8 in.) high letters on acontrasting background shall be affixed on or adjacent to the junction box and shall read as follows:

WARNING

AIR-CONDITIONING CIRCUIT.

THIS CONNECTION IS FOR AIR CONDITIONERS

RATED 110–125-VOLT AC, 60 HZ,

____ AMPERES MAXIMUM.

DO NOT EXCEED CIRCUIT RATING.

EXCEEDING THE CIRCUIT RATING MAY

CAUSE A FIRE AND RESULT IN

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY

An ampere rating, not to exceed 80 percent of the circuit rating, shall be legibly marked in theblank space.

(4) The circuit shall serve no other purpose.




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Response Message:

Public Input No. 790-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 552.48(P)]

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0 Abstention

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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First Revision No. 5430-NFPA 70-2015 [ New Section after 552.52(B) ]

(C) Location.

Switches shall not be installed within wet locations in tub or shower spaces unless installed as part of alisted tub or shower assembly.




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Text relocation from 552.54(B) to this section is more appropriate placement. Removed thephrase “wet location”.

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Public Input No. 1028-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 552.52(B)]

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0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


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Sumbera, Darrell M.



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552.54 Luminaires.

(A) General.

Any combustible wall or ceiling finish exposed between the edge of a luminaire canopy or pan of aluminaire or ceiling suspended (paddle) fan and the outlet box shall be covered with noncombustiblematerial or a material identified for the purpose.

(B) Shower Luminaires.

If a luminaire is provided over a bathtub or in a shower stall, it shall be of the enclosed and gasketed typeand listed for the type of installation, and it shall be ground-fault circuit-interrupter protected.

The switch for shower luminaires and exhaust fans, located over a tub or in a shower stall, shall belocated outside the tub or shower space.

(C) Outdoor Outlets, Luminaires, Air-Cooling Equipment, and So On.

Outdoor luminaires and other equipment shall be listed for outdoor use or wet locations.




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CommitteeStatement:

Revised title and added ceiling suspended paddle fans to the requirement in (A).

Deleted second sentence of (B) as subject is now addressed in 552.52(C). **See FR5430**

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0 Abstention

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.


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Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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(B) Outside Heating Equipment, Air-Conditioning Equipment, or Both.

A park trailer provided with a branch circuit designed to energize outside heating equipment orair-conditioning equipment, or both, located outside the park trailer, other than room air conditioners, shallhave such branch-circuit conductors terminate in a listed outlet box or disconnecting means located on theoutside of the park trailer. A safety label with the word WARNING in minimum 6 mm ( 1⁄4 in.) high lettersand body text in minimum 3 mm ( 1⁄8 in.) high letters on a contrasting background shall be permanentlyaffixed within 150 mm (6 in.) from the listed box or disconnecting means and shall contain the followinginformation: read as follows:

WARNING

THIS CONNECTION IS FOR HEATING

AND/OR AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT.

THE BRANCH CIRCUIT IS RATED AT NOT MORE THAN ______ AMPERES, AT ______ VOLTS, 60HZ, _______ CONDUCTOR AMPACITY.

A DISCONNECTING MEANS SHALL BE

LOCATED WITHIN SIGHT OF THE EQUIPMENT.

EXCEEDING THE CIRCUIT RATING MAY CAUSE A FIRE AND RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUSINJURY.

The correct voltage and ampere rating shall be given. The tag shall not be less than 0.51 mm (0.020 in.)thick etched brass, stainless steel, anodized or alclad aluminum, or equivalent. The tag shall not be lessthan 75 mm × 45 mm (3 in. × 1 3⁄4 in.) minimum size.




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0 Abstention

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



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(A) Circuits of 120 Volts or 120/240 Volts.

Each park trailer designed with a 120-volt or a 120/240-volt electrical system shall withstand the appliedpotential voltage without electrical breakdown of a 1- 1 minute, 900-volt dielectric strength test, or a 1- 1second, 1080-volt dielectric strength test, with all switches closed, between ungrounded and groundedconductors and the park trailer ground. During the test, all switches and other controls shall be in the “ on”position. Fixtures, including luminaires, and permanently installed appliances shall not be required towithstand this test.

Each park trailer shall be subjected to the following:

(1) A continuity test to ensure that all metal parts are properly bonded

(2) Operational tests to demonstrate that all equipment is properly connected and in working order

(3) Polarity checks to determine that connections have been properly made

(4) Receptacles requiring GFCI protection shall be tested for correct function by the use of a GFCItesting device




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CommitteeStatement:

The term voltage is well understood and shall be used in preference to other terms such aspotential. Change current language to eliminate redundancy. Added dc equivalences to ac testvoltages.

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Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Elliott, Wade

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hopkins, Bruce A.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



Zieman, Michael L.

Zipse, Donald W.


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(C) Identification of Equipment Grounding Conductor.

The equipment grounding conductor shall be an insulated copper conductor with a continuous outer finishthat is either green or green with one or more yellow stripes. For conductors larger than 6 AWG, or wheremulticonductor cables are used, re-identification of conductors as allowed in 250.119(A)(2)b. and (A)(2)c.shall be permitted.




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Committee Statement: Change complies with the NEC Style manual.

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0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


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555.1 Scope.

This article covers the installation of wiring and equipment in the areas comprising fixed or floating piers,wharves, docks, and other areas in marinas, boatyards, boat basins, boathouses, yacht clubs, boatcondominiums, docking facilities associated with one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, multifamilydwellings, and residential condominiums, ; any multiple docking facility, or similar occupancies, ; andfacilities that are used, or intended for use, for the purpose of repair, berthing, launching, storage, orfueling of small craft and the moorage of floating buildings.

Private, noncommercial docking facilities constructed or occupied for the use of the owner or residents ofthe associated single-family dwelling are not covered by this article.

Informational Note: See NFPA 303-2011, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, foradditional information.




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CommitteeStatement:

Changing the scope to include one-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings. The panel alsorecognizes that the NEC Correlating Committee has jurisdiction over article scopes and will haveinput as to the merits of the proposal and resulting panel actions.

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0 Not Returned

13 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.


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Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



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555.3 Ground-Fault Protection.

The main overcurrent protective devices that feeds supply the marina, boat yards, and noncommercialdocking facilities shall have ground fault ground-fault protection not exceeding 100 30 mA. Ground-faultprotection of each individual branch or feeder circuit shall be permitted as a suitable alternative.




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CommitteeStatement:

The 30 mA ground fault limit is consistent with that recommended in the Fire ProtectionResearch Foundation report “Assessment of Hazardous Voltage/Current in Marinas, Boatyardsand Floating Buildings”

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13 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.

Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.




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Zipse, Donald W.

Affirmative with Comment

Chilton, Ron B.

The revision requiring GFP protection to be set with a rating of "not exceeding" 30 mA is a proper advancementtoward prevention of the hazards of stray voltages/currents in marinas and boatyards, as was reflected in theNFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation's report.


While it is recognized that the 30mA ground fault protection device may not prevent all electrical shock drowning,it is an improved level of safety from the present 100mA protection required at the main overcurrent protectivedevice.


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(B) Type of Equipment Grounding Conductor.

The equipment grounding conductor shall be an insulated conductor with a continuous outer finish that iseither green or green with one or more yellow stripes. The equipment grounding conductor of Type MIcable shall be permitted to be identified at terminations. For conductors larger than 6 AWG, or wheremulticonductor cables are used, re-identification of conductors as allowed in 250.119(A)(2)b. and (A)(2)c.or 250.119(B)(2) and (B)(3) shall be permitted.




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Committee Statement: Removing “as” complies with the NEC Style manual.

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0 Not Returned

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0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.




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First Revision No. 5439-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 555.19(A)(4) ]

(4) Ratings.

Shore power for boats shall be provided by single receptacles rated not less than 30 amperes.

Informational Note: For locking- and grounding-type receptacles for auxiliary power to boats, seeNFPA 303-2011, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards.

(a) Receptacles rated 30 amperes and 50 amperes shall be of the locking and grounding type.

Informational Note: For various configurations and ratings of locking- and grounding-typereceptacles and caps, see ANSI/NEMA WD 6-2002 (Rev. 2008), Standard for Dimensions ofAttachment Plugs and Receptacles.

(b) Receptacles rated 60 amperes and 100 amperes or higher shall be of the pin and sleeve type.

Informational Note: For various configurations and ratings of pin and sleeve receptacles, seeANSI/UL 1686, UL Standard for Safety Pin and Sleeve Configurations.




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CommitteeStatement:

The text was revised to acknowledge the usage of higher rated pin and sleeve devices thatgo to at least 200 amperes.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 2253-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 555.19(A)(4)]

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0 Not Returned

13 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.


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Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



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First Revision No. 5440-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 555.19(B)(1) ]

(1) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection for Personnel.

Fifteen- and 20-ampere, single-phase, 125-volt receptacles installed outdoors, in boathouses, in buildingsor structures used for storage, maintenance, or repair where portable electrical hand tools, electricaldiagnostic equipment, or portable lighting equipment are to be used shall be provided with GFCIprotection for personnel. Receptacles in other locations shall be protected in accordance with 210.8(B).




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CommitteeStatement:

The removal of the language helps the AHJ to enforce the GFCI requirement without debatefrom the installer whether or not portable tools, portable lighting and such will be used.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 4669-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 555.19(B)(1)]

Ballot Results


13 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

13 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Mulvaney, Doug

Sumbera, Darrell M.



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604.10 Uses Permitted.

Manufactured wiring systems shall be permitted in accessible and dry locations and in ducts, plenums,and other air-handling spaces where listed for this application and installed in accordance with 300.22.

Exception No. 1: In concealed spaces, one end of tapped cable shall be permitted to extend into hollowwalls for direct termination at switch and outlet points.

Exception No. 2: Manufactured wiring system assemblies installed outdoors shall be listed for use inoutdoor locations.




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Moves content from section from 604.4 to 604.10. While not a requirement per the style manualthe change does help the user of the code to locate requirements

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0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


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604.12 Uses Not Permitted.

Manufactured wiring system types shall not be permitted where limited by the applicable article in Chapter3 for the wiring method used in its construction.




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CommitteeStatement:

This revision moves content of section 604.5 to section 604.12. While not a requirement per thestyle manual the change does help the user of the code to locate requirements.

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12 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

12 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

Hyer, Ryan

Johnson, David W.


Sumbera, Darrell M.



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604.6 Listing Requirements.

Manufactured wiring systems and associated components shall be listed and labeled.

Informational Note: ANSI/UL 183, Standard for Manufacturing Wiring Systems , is a safetystandard for manufactured wiring systems.

604.100 Construction.

(A) Cable or Conduit Types.

(1) Cables.

Cable shall be one of the following:

(1) Listed Type AC cable containing nominal 600-volt, 8 to 12 AWG insulated copper conductors with abare or insulated copper equipment grounding conductor equivalent in size to the ungroundedconductor.

(2) Listed Type MC cable containing nominal 600-volt, 8 to 12 AWG insulated copper conductors with abare or insulated copper equipment grounding conductor equivalent in size to the ungroundedconductor.

(3) Listed Type MC cable containing nominal 600-volt, 8 to 12 AWG insulated copper conductors with agrounding conductor and armor assembly listed and identified for grounding in accordance with250.118(10). The combined metallic sheath and grounding conductor shall have a current-carryingcapacity equivalent to that of the ungrounded copper conductor.

Other cables as listed in 725.154, 800.113, 820.113, and 830.179 shall be permitted in manufacturedwiring systems for wiring of equipment within the scope of their respective articles.

(2) Conduits.

Conduit shall be listed flexible metal conduit or listed liquidtight flexible conduit containing nominal600-volt, 8 to 12 AWG insulated copper conductors with a bare or insulated copper equipment groundingconductor equivalent in size to the ungrounded conductor.

Exception No. 1 to (1) and (2): A luminaire tap, no longer than 1.8 m (6 ft) and intended for connection toa single luminaire, shall be permitted to contain conductors smaller than 12 AWG but not smaller than18 AWG.

Exception No. 2 to (1) and (2): Listed manufactured wiring assemblies containing conductors smallerthan 12 AWG shall be permitted for remote-control, signaling, or communication circuits.

Exception No. 3 to (2): Listed manufactured wiring systems containing unlisted flexible metal conduit ofnoncircular cross section or trade sizes smaller than permitted by 348.20(A), or both, shall be permittedwhere the wiring systems are supplied with fittings and conductors at the time of manufacture.

(3) Flexible Cord.

Flexible cord suitable for hard usage, with minimum 12 AWG conductors, shall be permitted as part of alisted factory-made assembly not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) in length when making a transition betweencomponents of a manufactured wiring system and utilization equipment not permanently secured to thebuilding structure. The cord shall be visible for the entire length, shall not be subject to physical damage,and shall be provided with identified strain relief.

Exception: Listed electric-discharge luminaires that comply with 410.62(C) shall be permitted withconductors smaller than 12 AWG.

(4) Busways.

Busways shall be listed continuous plug-in type containing factory-mounted, bare or insulated conductors,which shall be copper or aluminum bars, rods, or tubes. The busway shall be provided with an equipmentground. The busway shall be rated nominal 600 volts, 20, 30, or 40 amperes. Busways shall be installedin accordance with 368.12, 368.17(D), and 368.30.

(5) Raceway.

Prewired, modular, surface-mounted raceways shall be listed for the use, rated nominal 600 volts, 20amperes, and installed in accordance with 386.12, 386.30, 386.60, and 386.100.

(B) Marking.

Each section shall be marked to identify the type of cable, flexible cord, or conduit.


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(C) Receptacles and Connectors.

Receptacles and connectors shall be of the locking type, uniquely polarized and identified for the purpose,and shall be part of a listed assembly for the appropriate system. All connector openings shall bedesigned to prevent inadvertent contact with live parts or capped to effectively close the connectoropenings.

(D) Other Component Parts.

Other component parts shall be listed for the appropriate system.




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CommitteeStatement:

The panel moved “Construction” content to section 604.100. This will make the NEC more userfriendly by following an already established pattern that the .100 section of an article is constructionAdditionally, this will free up 604.6 as the .6 section of an article is typically associated with listing.

By its own definition in section 604.2 a manufactured wiring system cannot be inspected at thebuilding site without damage or destruction to the assembly.

If an AHJ cannot inspect the product at the installation site without damaging the assembly, thenthe AHJ will be unable to approve an installation where it cannot be determined if the conductorscomply with the requirements of section 310.104 or the ampacity requirements of section 310.15.

Therefore, since manufactured wiring systems cannot be field inspected without damage ordestruction to the assembly, there should be a requirement that this type of product is to be listedand labeled. In addition, an informational note is added to clarify the proper standard forcertification of these systems.

Currently there is an ANSI/ UL standard (UL 183, Standard for Safety for Manufactured WiringSystems) and more than forty-five manufacturers of UL certified (Listed) manufactured wiringsystems. A listing requirement for this product will not create a hardship upon the electrical industryas these listed products are already available.

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Bajwa, Aisha

Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

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Johnson, David W.


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675.16 Energy from More Than One Source.

Equipment within an enclosure receiving electric energy from more than one source shall not be requiredto have a disconnecting means for the additional source, provided that if its voltage is 30 volts or less andit meets the requirements of Part III of Article 725.




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Committee Statement: The panel revised wording to comply with the style manual and improve clarity.

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Bauman, Barry S.

Chilton, Ron B.

Garcia, Robert A.

Goodsell, John P.

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