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• E3406.14.1

  Permitted Methods

  • Grounding and bonding connect by listed pressure connectors, terminal bars, exothermic welds, machine screws with two threads or a nut, or other listed means (NEC 250.8(A)).

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

• E3611

  Grounding Electrode Conductor Connection to the Grounding Electrodes

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

• E3703

  Required Branch Circuits

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 37, Branch Circuit and Feeder RequirementsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E3406

  Electrical Conductors and Connections

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

• E4001.7

  Damp or Wet Locations

  • Switches outdoors or in damp/wet locations are in weatherproof enclosures or covers, and never inside tub or shower spaces unless part of a listed assembly (NEC 404.4).

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

• E3908.8

  Load-Side Equipment

  • The neutral isn't used to ground load-side equipment (NEC 250.142(B)).

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

• E4203

  Equipment Location and Clearances

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

• E3705.5

  Overcurrent Protection Required

  • Every ungrounded conductor is protected where it gets its supply, at no more than its ampacity, and never in the neutral (NEC 240.4, 240.21).

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 37, Branch Circuit and Feeder RequirementsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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