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• E3705.5.3

  Small Conductors

  • Small conductors are protected at no more than 15 A for 14 Cu, 20 A for 12 Cu, 30 A for 10 Cu; 15 A for 12 Al, 25 A for 10 Al, 30 A for 8 Al (NEC 240.4(D)).

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

• E3705

  Conductor Sizing and Overcurrent Protection

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• E3901.2.3

  Floor Receptacles

  • Floor receptacles count only within 18 in of the wall (NEC 210.52(A)(3)).

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

• E3908.18

  Clean Surfaces

  • Paint and coatings are removed at contact surfaces or fittings make removal unnecessary (NEC 250.12).

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• E3702.13.2

  Where Lighting Units or Other Appliances Are Also Supplied

  • Sharing with lights or appliances, a room AC is at most 50% of the rating, or 80% if interlocked (NEC 440.62(C)).

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• E3406

  Electrical Conductors and Connections

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

• E3906

  Installation of Boxes, Conduit Bodies and Fittings

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• E4003

  Luminaires

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

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