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• E3902.8

  Sink Receptacles

  • Receptacles within 6 ft of the top inside edge of a sink bowl get GFCI protection (NEC 210.8(A)(8)).

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

• E3909

  Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 39, Power and Lighting DistributionRead 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)

• E3803.6

  Raceway Seals

  • Raceways where moisture can reach live parts are sealed at one or both ends, spares included (NEC 300.5(G)).

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

• E4303

  Wiring Methods

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 43, Class 2 Remote-Control, Signaling and Power-Limited CircuitsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E4001.5

  Grounding of Enclosures

  • Metal switch enclosures connect to the EGC; nonmetallic switch boxes use a wiring method with an EGC (NEC 404.12).

  Works withE3609.4

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

• E3706

  Panelboards

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

• E3604.3

  Point of Attachment

  • The point of attachment keeps the required clearances and is at least 10 ft above finished grade (NEC 230.26).

  Local review: CPS Energy sets its own meter, service-drop and point-of-attachment requirements in San Antonio; check its service standards alongside these.

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

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