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2004 California Electrical Code Changes
The 2004 California Electrical Code becomes effective August
1, 2005. The Code is based on the 2002 National Electrical
Code published by the National Fire Protection Association.
The NEC is being revised to improve its usability and to demonstrate
its ability to be used internationally. Many of the revisions
are editorial in nature, as an
example the numbering system has been reformatted to use
parallel numbering similar to the other model codes. Some
sections
have been renumbered and relocated to different articles.
You are encouraged to review the full code text revisions.
The following summary is offered as a guide to the more significant
changes.
Code-Wide Changes
International Units (SI):
International units are shown as the primary measurements
with inch-pound measurements shown in parentheses ().
Luminaire: The term luminaire has been added
throughout the Code where the terms “fixture”,”fixtures”,”lighting
fixture” and “lighting fixtures” are used.
Parallel Numbering: This method means that
certain numbered sections in articles of the Code have been
assigned to cover the same type of material in each article
where applicable.
Annex F Cross Reference Tables: This annex
provides cross-references between the 1999 and 2002 editions
of the Code.
Residential Construction Single and Multifamily Dwellings
210.12 Branch circuits
that supply 125v, 15 and 20 ampere Outlets (luminaires and
receptacles) in dwelling unit bedrooms are required
to have Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter protection.
210.52 The required Dwelling unit receptacle
outlets must be 125v, 15 or 20 ampere configuration only.
Other configurations may be installed in addition to the required
receptacle outlets.
210.52 (C) (5) Receptacle outlets shall be
located not more than 20 inches above the countertop surface.
Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances
fastened in place, appliance garages or appliances occupying
dedicated space shall not be considered as these required
outlets.
210.52 (D) Receptacle outlets are required
within 3 feet of the outside edge of each basin and shall
be located on the wall or partition adjacent to the basin.
210.52 (G) A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
protected 125v 15 or 20 ampere receptacle outlet is required
to be installed in each unfinished basement.
210.63 A 125 volt, single phase, 15 or 20
ampere-rated GFCI receptacle outlet shall be located within
25 feet of all HVAC equipment. This will require a receptacle
outlet for all roof top mounted units. The exception for one
and two family dwellings has been
deleted.
210.70(A)(2) Where one or more lighting outlets
are installed for interior stairways, there shall be a wall
switch at each floor level, and landing level that includes
an entry way to control the lighting outlets where the stairway
between floor levels has six or more risers.
406.4(E) Receptacles for Countertops and
Work Surfaces in Dwellings Receptacles shall not be placed
in a face-up position in countertops. Section relocated from
Article 210.
406.8(B) Receptacles In Wet Locations All
receptacles installed in wet locations shall have an enclosure
that is weatherproof whether or not the attachment plug is
inserted.
Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable
Rules covering the use of nonmetallic-sheathed cable in multifamily
dwellings and other buildings have been revised. The use of
nonmetallic-sheathed cable is governed by construction type
and height limits as defined in the California State Building
Code.
334.10 Uses Permitted
Multifamily Dwellings permitted to be of Type III, IV, V construction.
Other structures permitted to be of Type III, IV, V construction.
Cables shall be concealed within walls, floors, or ceilings
that provide a thermal barrier that has at least a 15-minute
finish rating as identified in listings of fire-rated assemblies.
334.12 Uses Not Permitted
As open runs in dropped or suspended ceilings in other than
one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings.
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