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• E4001.10

  Box Mounted

  • Switches in recessed boxes seat their plaster ears on the wall; flush boxes seat the yoke on the box; mounting screws are listed or 32 TPI machine screws (NEC 404.10(B)).

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 40, Devices and LuminairesRead 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)

• E4002

  Receptacles

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

• E3905.1.2

  Protection

  • No box where cable enters or leaves a protective sleeve, but the sleeve ends get fittings (NEC 300.15(C)).

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

• E3404.5

  Protection of Equipment

  • Indoor-only equipment is protected from weather during construction (NEC 110.11).

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

• E4206.9.3

  Protection of Junction Boxes and Enclosures

  • Above-grade boxes aren't in the pool walkway unless protected (NEC 680.24(C)).

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

• E3603

  Service, Feeder and Grounding Electrode Conductor Sizing

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

• E4202

  Wiring Methods for Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and Hydromassage Bathtubs

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

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