cadpoint
Senior Member
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Occupation
- Electrician - but not by NC Law.
Our Local AHJ had open meetings for contractors in respects to North Carolina and what to look out for with changes in 2008', and noting whats been put on hold. I beleive a few threads have already addressed State issues. Thanks Roger!
These are some of what our Local (Durham) Inspectors will be looking for, and anyone In NC can also use as a guide line. Others here can also gain some insights, thus this Thread/Post.
A friend got a copy of this letter and he knows I'm eat up with the forum.
This is a basic summary of what was covered in the Code over-view meetings of 2008 NEC-70 - North Carolina.
Mike Holt also listed thru a moderator these (key) changes in the FAQ area, of this forum and I beleive it can also be found in the left column of his home page.
110.16 Arc Flash labels for equipment
110.26 Panic Hardware for doors within 25? for equipment rated 1200 amp and larger
210.4(B) Multiwire branch circuits require simultaneous disconnecting means
210.4(D) Multiwire branch circuits require grouping of conductors in panel
210.8(A)(2) No GFCI exceptions for garage receptacles
210.8(B)(5) GFCI for receptacles within 6? of sinks
210.12(B) AFCI expansion Delayed until Jan 1st 2009
210.52(E) Balcony 20 sq. ft > require receptacle
250.32(B) 4 wire to second building
250.94 3 terminals for intersystem bonding at service equipment (includes second Building)
300.4(E) No under roof decking raceways within 1??
310.15(B)(2)(C ) Derate roof conductors
310.15(B)(6) Main power feeder
334.80 Derate cables through bored holes
338.10(B)(4)(A) SE cables 60 degree C ampacity
342.30(C) Support raceways over 18? long
406.8 Weather resistance receptacles delayed until Jan 1st 2009
406.11 Tamper resistant receptacles
408.36 Lighting & appliance panel boards deleted.
410.130(G) Fluorescent luminaries disconnecting means
422.52 water cooler GFCI receptacle
680.71 Hydro massage tub GFCI must be readily accessible
Enjoy
These are some of what our Local (Durham) Inspectors will be looking for, and anyone In NC can also use as a guide line. Others here can also gain some insights, thus this Thread/Post.
A friend got a copy of this letter and he knows I'm eat up with the forum.
This is a basic summary of what was covered in the Code over-view meetings of 2008 NEC-70 - North Carolina.
Mike Holt also listed thru a moderator these (key) changes in the FAQ area, of this forum and I beleive it can also be found in the left column of his home page.
110.16 Arc Flash labels for equipment
110.26 Panic Hardware for doors within 25? for equipment rated 1200 amp and larger
210.4(B) Multiwire branch circuits require simultaneous disconnecting means
210.4(D) Multiwire branch circuits require grouping of conductors in panel
210.8(A)(2) No GFCI exceptions for garage receptacles
210.8(B)(5) GFCI for receptacles within 6? of sinks
210.12(B) AFCI expansion Delayed until Jan 1st 2009
210.52(E) Balcony 20 sq. ft > require receptacle
250.32(B) 4 wire to second building
250.94 3 terminals for intersystem bonding at service equipment (includes second Building)
300.4(E) No under roof decking raceways within 1??
310.15(B)(2)(C ) Derate roof conductors
310.15(B)(6) Main power feeder
334.80 Derate cables through bored holes
338.10(B)(4)(A) SE cables 60 degree C ampacity
342.30(C) Support raceways over 18? long
406.8 Weather resistance receptacles delayed until Jan 1st 2009
406.11 Tamper resistant receptacles
408.36 Lighting & appliance panel boards deleted.
410.130(G) Fluorescent luminaries disconnecting means
422.52 water cooler GFCI receptacle
680.71 Hydro massage tub GFCI must be readily accessible
Enjoy
