Volta
Senior Member
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- Columbus, Ohio
So, as far as I can tell, in determining the type of wiring needed in this type of building, it comes down to whether the care provided is 'medical'.
One definition found on the National Institute of Health follows:
If then, the practice of acupuncture is to be considered 'medical care', IMO the wiring in the appropriate areas would fall under NEC 517.
What'ch'ya think?
NEC said:Health Care Facilities. Buildings or portions of buildings
in which medical, dental, psychiatric, nursing, obstetrical,
or surgical care are provided....
One definition found on the National Institute of Health follows:
Abstract
Western medical acupuncture is a therapeutic modality involving the insertion of fine needles; it is an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, and the principles of evidence based medicine....
If then, the practice of acupuncture is to be considered 'medical care', IMO the wiring in the appropriate areas would fall under NEC 517.
What'ch'ya think?