bphgravity
Senior Member
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Here's a list of sections in the FBC - Existing pertaining to electrical provisions:
Chapter 3
Sections 303, 304, 305 Alternation Level ? These sections specify the level of alteration (1, 2, or 3) as elected by the design professional or owner.
Chapter 4
401.3 Conformance ? This section states repairs made to the electrical system shall not make the building less conforming to the code before the repair was made.
408 Electrical ? This section indicates existing electrical wiring and equipment may be repaired or replaced with like materials. See the three exceptions to the section.
Chapter 5
508 Electrical ? This section covers Level 1 Alterations to Residential R3 occupancies.
Chapter 6
604.4 Fire alarm and detection ? This section specifies requirements for fire alarm systems and smoke alarms for Level 2 Alterations.
605.4.5 Emergency power source in Group I-3 ? This section specifies requirements for emergency power for remote power unlocking capabilities in Group I-3 buildings.
605.7 Means of egress lighting ? This section specifies means of egress lighting for Level 2 Alterations.
608 Electrical ? This section covers the provisions for electrical requirements for Level 2 Alterations.
Chapter 7
704.2 Fire alarm and detection systems ? This section specifies requirements for fire alarm and detection systems for Level 3 Alterations.
705.2 Means of egress lighting ? This section specifies requirements for means of egress lighting for Level 3 Alterations.
708 Energy Conservation ? This section specifies requirements for minimum energy conservation compliance for Level 3 Alterations.
Chapter 8
808 Electrical ? This section specifies general electrical requirements when the occupancy of an existing building or part of an existing building is changed.
811 Light and ventilation ? This section indicates light and ventilation requirements as required by the FBC must be met for the change of occupancy.
812.4.2.3 Fire-rated wall/ceiling ? This section indicates fire-rated construction requirements as required by the FBC must be met for changes of occupancy to a higher hazard category as shown in the accompanying Table 812.4.2
Chapter 9
901.2 Creation or extension of nonconformity ? This section states an addition shall not create or extend any nonconformity in the existing building in regard to the capacity of the electrical system.
904 Smoke Alarms in Occupancy Groups R3 and R4 ? This section specifies smoke alarm installation requirements in additions.
Chapter 11
1102.0(5) ? This section indicates the electrical system of a relocated or moved residential building need only meet the code in force at time of the original installations.
Chapter 13
1310.1 Stairways required ? This section specifies requirements for a temporary lighted stairway at certain structures during construction progress.
Chapter 3
Sections 303, 304, 305 Alternation Level ? These sections specify the level of alteration (1, 2, or 3) as elected by the design professional or owner.
Chapter 4
401.3 Conformance ? This section states repairs made to the electrical system shall not make the building less conforming to the code before the repair was made.
408 Electrical ? This section indicates existing electrical wiring and equipment may be repaired or replaced with like materials. See the three exceptions to the section.
Chapter 5
508 Electrical ? This section covers Level 1 Alterations to Residential R3 occupancies.
Chapter 6
604.4 Fire alarm and detection ? This section specifies requirements for fire alarm systems and smoke alarms for Level 2 Alterations.
605.4.5 Emergency power source in Group I-3 ? This section specifies requirements for emergency power for remote power unlocking capabilities in Group I-3 buildings.
605.7 Means of egress lighting ? This section specifies means of egress lighting for Level 2 Alterations.
608 Electrical ? This section covers the provisions for electrical requirements for Level 2 Alterations.
Chapter 7
704.2 Fire alarm and detection systems ? This section specifies requirements for fire alarm and detection systems for Level 3 Alterations.
705.2 Means of egress lighting ? This section specifies requirements for means of egress lighting for Level 3 Alterations.
708 Energy Conservation ? This section specifies requirements for minimum energy conservation compliance for Level 3 Alterations.
Chapter 8
808 Electrical ? This section specifies general electrical requirements when the occupancy of an existing building or part of an existing building is changed.
811 Light and ventilation ? This section indicates light and ventilation requirements as required by the FBC must be met for the change of occupancy.
812.4.2.3 Fire-rated wall/ceiling ? This section indicates fire-rated construction requirements as required by the FBC must be met for changes of occupancy to a higher hazard category as shown in the accompanying Table 812.4.2
Chapter 9
901.2 Creation or extension of nonconformity ? This section states an addition shall not create or extend any nonconformity in the existing building in regard to the capacity of the electrical system.
904 Smoke Alarms in Occupancy Groups R3 and R4 ? This section specifies smoke alarm installation requirements in additions.
Chapter 11
1102.0(5) ? This section indicates the electrical system of a relocated or moved residential building need only meet the code in force at time of the original installations.
Chapter 13
1310.1 Stairways required ? This section specifies requirements for a temporary lighted stairway at certain structures during construction progress.