Washington Announces Special 2020 NEC Admendments

[tom baker]

Washington is set to adopt the 2020 NEC at the end of October. We went thru the code adoption process starting last September, IMO that was too early and we didn't know all the issues with changes. So, thankfully, some of the changes are going to be delayed. These are the changes that have caused a lot of confusion here. (I will say that Washington State AHJs do a pretty good job of listening to stakeholders).
Here are the changes and for more info watch for the next Currents newsletter
Announcing Special 2020 NEC Amendments


RE: GFCI Requirements, Emergency Disconnects, and Maximum Number of Service Disconnects. Further explanation to follow in the November edition of the Electrical Currents Newsletter.



Until January 1, 2023:

• NEC 210.8(F) is not applicable, and
• NEC 210.8(A)(7) is not applicable to receptacles rated 30 through 50 amperes that are supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts to ground or less.

NEC 230. 85 requirements for emergency disconnects for one- and two-family dwellings are limited to:

• New dwellings having building permits issued on or after October 29, 2020, and
• Service alterations made under electrical permits issued on or after October 29, 2020 when either:
  • Services are increased or decreased in size, or
  • One or more of the following are relocated: service disconnects, meter bases, overhead service masts, or underground service risers.

NEC 230.71 applies to power outlets and metering centers as amended in the October 2020 edition of the Electrical Currents Newsletter.

 

[falconewk]

Whoops, I just posted a similar thread in the General Electrical, not sure if you could remove mine.