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• E4203.4.2

  Indoor Locations

  • Indoors, lights and fans may be lower if totally enclosed (fans rated for porches), GFCI-protected and at least 7 ft 6 in above the water (NEC 680.22(B)(2)).

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E3801

  General Requirements

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 38, Wiring MethodsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E4101

  General

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 41, Appliance InstallationRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E3609

  Bonding

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 36, ServicesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E3407.4.2

  Receptacles, Plugs and Connectors

  • Receptacle and plug neutral terminals are white or silver metal or marked 'W' or 'white' (NEC 200.10(B)).

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 34, General RequirementsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E4004.7

  Combustible Low-Density Cellulose Fiberboard

  • Surface fixtures with drivers on low-density cellulose fiberboard are marked for it or spaced 1 1/2 in off (NEC 410.136(B)).

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 40, Devices and LuminairesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E3901.3

  Small Appliance Receptacles

  • The 20 A small-appliance circuits serve all wall, floor and countertop receptacles and refrigerators in the kitchen, pantry, breakfast and dining areas; switched or dedicated appliance outlets may be extra (NEC 210.52(B)(1)).

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 39, Power and Lighting DistributionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E4207

  Storable Swimming Pools, Storable Spas and Storable Hot Tubs

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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