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• E3908.11

  Methods of Equipment Grounding

  • Equipment mechanically connected to an EGC is grounded; wire EGCs are sized per E3908.13 (NEC 250.122).

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

• P2801

  General

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 28, Water HeatersRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• P3201

  Fixture Traps

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 32, TrapsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R609.3.1

  Comparative Analysis

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Wall ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• P2712

  Water Closets

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 27, Plumbing FixturesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R317.5

  Fire Sprinklers

  • A garage relying on the sprinklered-subdivision setback reduction gets residential or quick-response sprinklers at 0.05 gpm/sq ft.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Building PlanningRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• M1505.3

  Exhaust Equipment

  • Exhaust and whole-house fans are listed for their airflow per AMCA 210/ASHRAE 51 or HVI 916.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 15, Exhaust SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R1002.5

  Masonry Heater Clearance

  • Combustibles stay 36 in from a masonry heater, with the space vented; with 8 in walls and 5 in channel walls the clearance drops to 4 in and 8 in to a combustible ceiling; listed heaters follow their listing.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Chimneys and FireplacesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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