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�210-8. Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Persannel . -
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FP�: See Section 215-9 for ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel on feeders. �
(a) D�velLng Uniti.All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations. -
speci�ed below sliall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.£�c�-�,,,;„�,,,�a��� .
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1..IBathrooms.���c�
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2. Gazages, and also.accessory buildings that have a floor located at or below grade level not intended as
habita.ble rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and areas of similar use.
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Exc'eption No. 1:Receptacles that are not readily accessible. .
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Exc��tion No. 2;:A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated
space for each appliance that, in noYmal use, i's not easily moved fj-om one place to another, and that is co�d-
and plug-connected in accordance with Section 400-7(a)(6), (a)(7), or(a)(8). i;��„„„�,�a�y
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Recep�tacles installed under the exceptions to Section 210-8(a)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the
requiri ents of Section 210-52(g). � �
3. 'Outdoors. �
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Exc iption:Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied by a dedicated branch circuit for
electn�snow-melt�ng or deicang equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the applicable
provisEons of Af-tic,l'e 426. �cq,m„��y '
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4. �rawl spac i. Where the crawl space is at or below grade level.
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5. Unfinished liasements. For purposes of this section,unfinished basements are defined as portions or azeas
of the basement not�intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas,work areas, and the.like.
Exc�tion No. 1�•Receptacles that are not readily accessible.
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Exc�tion No. 2�•�A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated
s�ace for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another, and that is cord- _
and plug-connecte'd in accordance with.Section 400-7(a)(6), (a)(7); or(a)(8). ;��;,,�;�at•y�--,
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Receptacles install'ed under the exceptions to Section 210-8(a)(5) shall not be considered as meeting the
requirements of Section 210-52(g). � '
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6. Kitchens. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the countertop surfaces.;r-��,,,,,,y
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7.Wet bar sinks. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the countertop surfaces and aze located within
6 ft (1.83 m) of the i utside edge of the wet bar sink. Receptacle outlets shall not be installed in a face-up
position in the wor surfaces or countertops.�`co�„,,,e„�a��.
(b) O�er than D elling Units.All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the
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locatiozLs specified,below shall have ground-fault circuit-intemipt�er protection for personnel. -
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Exception:Receptacles that are not readily accessible and aYe supplied fi�om k dedicated branch circuit for
electric snow-melting or deicing equi�ment shall be permitted to be installed in.accordance with the a�plicable
provisions ofA�-ticle 426. �
210-11.Branch Circuits Required ,
Branch circuits for lighting and for appliances, including motor-operated appliances, shall be.provided to supply
- the loads computed in accordance witfi Section 220-3. In addition,branch circuits sha11 be provided for specific
loads not covered.by Section 220-3 where required elsewhere in this Code and for dwelling unit loads as
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(a) Number of Branch Circuits.The minimum number of branch.circuits shall be deternuned from the total
computed load and the size or rating of the circuits used. In all installations, the number of circuits sha11 be
sufficient to supply the load served. In no case sha11 the load on any circuit exceed the maximum specified by -
Section 220-4. �
(b) Load Evenly Proportioned Among Branch Circa�its. Where the load is computed on a
volt-amperes/square foot(0.093 m2)basis, the wiring system up to and including the branch-circuit
' panelboard(s) shall be provided to serve not less than the calculated load. Ttiis load sha11 be evenly proportioned
among multioutlet branch circuits within the panelboard(s). Branch-circuit overcurrent devices and circuits need
only be installed to serve the connected loa.d. �
(c)Dwelling Units.
(1) Small-Appliance Branch Circuits.In addition to the number of branch circuits required by otller parts of
this section,two or more'20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits shall be provided for all receptacle outlets
specified by Section.210-52(b). � , �
(2) Laundry Branch Circuits.In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this
� section, at least orie additiona120-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply the laundry receptacle
outlet(s)requir"ed by Section 210-52(�.This circuit shall have no other outlets.
(3) Bathroom Branch,Circuits.In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other pazts of this
section, at least one 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply the bathroom receptacle outlet(s).
Such circuits shall.have.no other outlets. ;
` Exception: Where tli�e 20-ampere circuit supplies a single bathroom, outlets for other equipment within the
same bathroom shall be pennitted to be supplied in accordance with Section 210-23(a). ;
FPN: See Examples D 1(a),D 1(b),D2(b),and D4(a)in Appendix D. '
210-52. Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets
Receptacle outlets required by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is part of a liglg�,ing fixture
or appliance, located within cabinets or cupboards, or locaterl more than 5'/Z,ft(1.68 m) above the floor.
Permanently installed electric baseboard heaters equipped with factory-installed receptacle outlets,or outlets
provided as a separate assembly by the manufacturer shall be permitted as the required outlet or outlets for the
wall space utilized by such permanently installed heaters. Such receptacle outlets shall not be connected to the
heater circuits. �
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FPN:Listed baseboard heaters include instructions that may not permit their installation below receptacle outlets.;cn,wme�nc,��
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(a) Gi neral�Provii ions. In every kitchen, family room; dining room, living room,parlor, library, den, sunroom,
bedro�m,recreatroi room, or similar room or area of dwelling units,.receptacle outlets shall be installed in
accordance vvith the general provisions specified in(1) through(3). .
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(1) Sp�acing:Receptacles shall be in"stalled so that no point along the floor line in any wa11 space is more than 6
ft(1.R3 m),measu ied horizontally, from an outlet in tliat space. Receptacle outlets shall, insofar as pra.cticable,
be sp�ced equal distances apart.����a�4: � � '
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(2) Wall Space.�used in.this section, a wall space shall include the following:' �
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a. Any space 2 � (610 mm)or more in width(including space measured around corners) and unbroken along
the floor li.ne by do�orways, fireplaces, and similar openings ' "
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b.The space oi cupied by fixeri pa7iels in.exterior walls, excluding sliding;panels
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c. Tlie space afforded by fixed room dividers such as freestanding bar-type counters�or railings;.c�„,y,¢;,�a��
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(3):Fl i or Receptailes. Receptacle outlets.in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of
receptacle outlets unless located within 18 in. (457 mm) of the wall. � �
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(b) S�all Appliances.�t�y��ary, � ,
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. 1. In the kitche i,pantry,breakfast room, dining room, or similar area of a dwelling unit,the two or more
20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits required by Section 210-11(c)(1) shall serve all receptacle outlets
covere�d by Secrioris 210-52(a) and(c) and receptacle outlets for refrigeration equipment.
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Exc i ption No. 1 i In addition to the.required receptacles speci.f'ied by Section 210-52, switched receptacles
supplied from a ge i eral purpose branch circuit as defined in Section 210-70(a)(1), Exception No. 1, shall be
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Exception No. 2� The rece�tacle outlet for refrigeration equipment shall bepermitted to be supplied from an
individual branch circuit rated I S amperes or greater. ;co�,;,,e„�a� , .
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2. The two'or more small-appliance branch circuits specified in(b)(1) shall have no other outlets.
Exception No. 1`A �eceptacle installed solely for the electrical supply to and support,of an elect�-ic clock in
a n y o f t h e r o o m s s p e c a f i e d a b o v e. _ .
Exce tion No. 2 I Rece tacles installed to rovide ower or su lemental e ui ment and li htin on
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gas-fired r-anges, ovens, or counter-mounted cooking units. �c��ea�y, .
3. Receptacles�,u' �stalled in a kitchen to serve countertop surfaces shall be supplied by�not less than two
small-appliance br�a�nch circuits, either or both of which shall also be permitted to supply receptacle outlets in
the sarzIie kitchen a�d in other rooms specified in Section 210-52(b)(1).Additional small-appliance branch
circuit$ shall be p iemutted to supply receptacle outlets in the kitchen and other rooms specified in Section
210-SZ(b)(1).No si all-appliance branch circuit shall serve more than one kitchen.
(c) Countertops. �kitchens and dining rooms of dwelling units, receptacle outlets for counter spaces shall be
installed m accordance with(1)through(5). � �
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(1)Wall Connter ISpaces. A receptacle outlet shall be,installed at each wa11 counter space that is 12 in. _(305
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mm) or wider. Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point.along the wall.line.is more than 24 in. (610 �
min),measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space: � �
(2) Island Counte�Spaces.At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each island counter space with a
long dimension of 24 in. (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 in.�(305 mm) or greater.�
(3) Peninsular Counter Spaces.At least one receptacle outTet shall be installed at each peni.nsular.counter
space with a long dixnension„of 24 in. (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 in. (305 rrim) or greater. �
A peninsular countertop is measured from the connecting edge. , , _
(4) Separate Spaces. Countertop spaces separated by range tops,refrigerators, or sinks shall be considered as
- separate countertop spaces in applying the requirements of(1), (2), and(3). �
(5) Receptacle Outlet Location.Receptacie outlets shall be located above,but not more than 18 in. (458 mm)
above the countertop:Receptacle outlets shall not be installed in a face-up position in the work surfaces or �
countertops. Reeeptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place or appliances
occupying dedicated space shall not be considered as these required.outlets.;;���� � ; ,
Exception: To comply with the conditions as specified in (a) or_(b); receptacle outlets shall be p,e'rmitted to be
mounted not more than 12 in. (305 mm) below the cauntertop. Receptacles mounted below the counteYtop in
accordance with this exception shall not be located where tlie countertop extends more than 6 in. '(153.mm) �
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a. ConstYuction for the physically impaired , � , �
b. On island and peninsul'ar countertops where the countertop'is flat across its entire surf'ace (no
backsplashes, dividers, etc.) and there are no mettns to mount a receptacle within 18 in. (458 mm), above the
countertop, such as an overhead cabinet '
(d) Bathrooms. In dwelling units; at least one wall receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms within 36
in. (914 mm)of the outside edge of each basin. The receptacle outlet shall be located on a wa11 tha�is adjacent
� to the basin location. See Section 210-8(a)(1). �
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Receptacle outlets shall not be installed in a face-up position in the work surfaces or countertops in a bathroom
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(e) Outdoor Outlets.For a one-family dwelling and each unit of a two-family dwelling that is at g'rade level, at
least one receptacle outlet accessible at grade level and not more than 61h ft(1.98 m)above grade'sha11 be �
installed at the front and back of the dweiling. See Section 210-8(a)(3). ��,,,,,,�c���
(�. Laundry Areas.In dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed for the laund,ry.
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Ezception No. 1:In a dwelling unit that is an a�artment or living area in a multifamily building where
laundry facilities areprovided on thepremises that are avaalable to all building occupants, a laundry
receptacle shall not be required. '
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Exception No. 2:In other than one family dwellings where laundry facilities are not to be install`ed or �
permitted, a laundry recepfacle shall not be required. ' ' � ! '
(g) Basements and Garages.For a one-family dwelling, at least one receptacle outlet, in addition fo any
- provided for laundry equipment, shall be installed in each basement and in each attached garage,-and in each
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� detac��ed garage wifh electric power. See Sections 210-8(a){2}and.{a}(5}. Where a portion of the�asement is
fiiushed mto a habita.ble room(s),the recept�ele outlet required by this sectian shall be installed in the
unfinished.portion� c�,,,�„� ' .
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(h)H�Itways. In dw) elling units,,hallways�of 14;ft(3.f�5 m} or more in Iength shall have at least one recepta.cle
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As us�d in tl�ris sub�iection, the hall length shall be considered the length alang the centerline of the hall without
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�210-70.Lighting Outlets Required
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Lightii�g outlets shall be installed.where specified in(a}, (6), and`(c). .�
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(a} Dvl elling,Uniti.In dwelling units,lighti.ng outlets shall be installed in accordance with(2}, {�), and.(3).
{1}H ibitabie Roo i s.At least one wa11 switch-cantrolled lighfiing outlet shall lie installed in every habitable
room and bathroom. �
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Exe�ption No. 1�f n other than�kitchens and bathraoms, one ar more Yeceptacles controlled by a wall switch
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shall�ae permitted�in Zieu of lighting outlets.���;,;,;;�„-�,;;�ar�. ,
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Exci ption No. .2i�ighting outlets shal�be perrraitted t�be eontrolled by occupancy sensQrs that a�e{I) in
addat�on to wall sw�tches or(2) locrzted at a customury wall swztch location and equipped with a rrtanual
ove�i�e that will allow the sensor to function as a wall switch. '
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(2)Ac�ditionai Lo�cations.At least one wall switch=controlled lighting outlet sha11 be installed in hallways,
stairw�ys, attachedlgazages, and detached garages witfi electric power; and to provide illumination on the
exterir�ar side.of outdoor entrances or exits with grade level access. A vehicle door in a garage shall not be
considered as.an o�tdoar entrance or e��, Where lighting autlets are installed in i.nterior staizways,th�re shall be
a wall switch at each flaor level to control the lighting outlet where the difference between floor levels is six
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Exce�tian:,In ha lways, staznvays, and at Qutdr�Qr entt-ances, remate, cPntt-al, or autarraatic contr�ol af lighting
shall be permitted,� � ' � � � ' �
(3) St�rage or Equipment 5paces..For attics,underIloor spaces,utility roams, and basements, at least one -
lighti i g autl'et carit�ining a switch or can�rolied by�a�'wall switch shall be installed where these spaces aze used
far storage ar contaan equipment requiring servicing. At least one point of control shall be at the usual point of
entry to these,spaces. The�Iighting outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment requ.iring servicing.
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(b) G�est R,00ms��t least one wa11 switch-controlled lighting butlet ar wall switch-controlled receptacle shall
be insi alled in guest rooms in hotels,motels, or similar occupancies.
(c} Qther Locatians.For attics and uriderfloar spaces cont��ning equipment requiring serviciug, such as
heaiing, air:conditioning, and refrigeration equi�ment, at least one lighting outlet containing a switch or '
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cnntrolled by a wall switch shall be installed in such spaces. At least one paint of control shall be at the usual '
paint of entry tc�these spaces.The Iighting outiet sha11 be pravideci at or near the equipment requiring servicing.
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� 240-24.Loeatiau in or on Premises ,
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(a)Accessibility. Overcurrent devic�s shall be readily accessible un�.ess one ofthe follawing applies.
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1. For busways, as provided in Section 364-12: �
2, Far suppiementary overcwrrent protection, as described in Section 240-10. � �
3.For avercuxrent devzces, as described�in.Sections 225-40 and 230-92.
4. Far overcurrent devices adjacent to utilization equipment that they suPplY, access shal2 be p�;rmitted to be
by portable means.:��� � .
(b) Uccupancy. Each occupant shall have ready access to all avercurrent devicesprotecting.the conductors . .
supplying that oceupancy. Where electric service and electrical maintenance are provi.ded by the building
management and whexe these are under continuous building management supervision,the service overcurrent
devices and feeder overcurrent devices supplying more than one occupancy shall be permitted ta be accessible
ta only-authorized mariagement personnel in the following: � .
1.In multiple occupancy buildings � . :
` 2.For guest rooms of hotels and matels that are intended for transient occupancy
(c) Nat�zposed to Physical Damage, Ovezcurrent devices shall be located where they wi.11 not b�exposed to
physicai damage,, , , , ' . , '
FPN: See Section I IO-I T,Deteriorating Agents. . . , , , �
(d}Not in Viciuiiy of Easily Ignitible Materiai. QvercuTTent devices shall nat be located in the vicinity of
easily ignitible material, such as in cloth.es closets.��Q,m„� � � � ,
(e}Nat Located in Bathroams. In dwellirig units and guest roams of hotels and rnotels, overcurrent devices,
I other than supplenientary ov�zcurrent pratection, shall not be located in bat.hrooms as defined in Article 100.
ZSO-50.Grauu�g Elect�rode System .
If av,ailable ori the premises at each building or'structure served, each item(a)through{d}, and auy made
electrades in accordance with Sections 250-52(c) and.(d), sha11 be bonded together to farm the grounding
electrcide system. The bonding jumper{s} shall be installed in accordance with Sections 250-64(aj,;(b), and(e),
sha.11 be sized in�accordance with Section 250-66, and sha11 be connected in the manner specified in,Seetion
250-70. � � �
An unspliced grounding electrade conductor shall b,e pennitted to be run ta any convenient grounding electrode
available in the grounding electrode systein or to one or more grotuiding electrade(s)individually.�It shall be .
sized for the largest grounding electrode.conductor required among all the electrodes connected t4:�$. . �
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The grounding electrode concluctar shall be unspliced or spliced by means of irreversible compressi�n-type
connectors listed for the puipase or by the exothermic welding process. , �
Interiar metal water piping lacated more than S ft(1.52 m) from the point af entrance to the building sha11 not
be used as a.part of the graunding electrode system or a.s a.conductor to interconnect electrades that;are part af
the graunding electrode system. � �
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Exc�ption:In industrial and commercial buildings where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure
that on�ly qualified plersons will service the installation and the entire length of the inter-ior metal water pipe that
is beang used for thel conductor is exposed. :CB���ary
FPN: See Sectionsl�,547-8 and 547-9 for s ecial undin and bondin re wrements for a
P � g g q ' gricultural buildings.
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(a)Me �t.�al Undergrll'lund Water Pipe.A metal underground water pipe in direct conta.ct with the earth for 10 ft
(3.05 m) or more(in i luding any metal well casing effechvely bonded to the pipe) and electrically continuous
(or mad�`electricallylcontinuous by bonding around insulating joints or sections or insulating pipe) to the points ,
of conn�chon of the,grounding electrode conductor and the bonding conductors. :;c��ca�
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(1) Conl�inuity. Continuity of the grounding path or the bonding connection to interior piping shall not rely on ,
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water m�ters or filteizng devices and similar equipment.. � , ' '
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(2) Supplemental EI i ctrode Required. A metal underground water pipe shall be supplemented by an ;
addition�elecirode of a type specified in Sections 250-50 or 250-52. Where the supplemental electrode is a '
made elelctrode of the�lrod,pipe, or plate type, it shall comply with Section 25Q-56. The supplemental electrode
shall be�ermitted to be bonded to the grounding electrode conductor,�the grounded service-entrance conductor,
the nonfl�xible. ourid'ed service racewa or an ounded service enclosure.�� �
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Except�'on: The sup I lemental elect�-ode shall be permitted to be bonded to the interior metal water pi�ing at
any convenient point�lais cavered in Section 250-50, Exception.
Where th I supplemerital electrode is a made electrode as in Section 250-52(c) or(d), that portion of the bonding
jumper th�l t is the sole��connection to the supplemental grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than
No. 6 copper wire or i. 4 aluminum wire.;;��
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(b) Metal F�ame of the Building or Structure. The metal frame of the building or structure,.where effectively
grounded. I
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(c) Concrete-Encased�Electrode. An electrode encased by at least 2 in. (50.8 mm) of concrete,located within
and near tlie bottom of�I concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with the earth, consisting of at
least 20 ft(6.1 m) of one or more baze or zinc galvanized or other electrically conductive coated steel
- reinforcing bars or rod'sl of not less than '/z-in. (12.7-mm) diameter, or consisting of at least 20 ft(6.1 m) of bare
copper coiductor not smaller than No. 4. Reinforci.ng bars shall be permitted to be bonded together by the usual
steel tie wues or other effective means.#c��e��y
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(d) Groun�d Ring.A grl und ring encircling the building or structure, in direct contact with the earth at a depth
below the iarth's surfac�l of not less than 2%z ft(762 mm), consisting of at least 20 ft(6.1 m) of baze copper
conductor not smaller than No. 2.;,co,„n,e,uat+�,
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410 I57. Rece t�c�les in Dam or Wet Locations
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(a)Damp I ocations.A�eceptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp
locations shall have an �enclosure for the receptacle that is weatherproof when the receptacle is covered
(attachment�plug cap notl inserted and receptacle covers closed). '
An installa�ton suitable for wet locations shall also be considered suitable for damp locations.
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A receptacl i shall be considered to be in a location protected from the weather where located under roofed open
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porches, canopies,marquees, and the like, and wi11 uat be su�jected to a beating rain or water runoff. �
(b) �et�,ocations.
1. A receptacie installed in a wet lacation where the product intended to be plugged into it is not attended
while in use�e.g., spris�kier system controllers, landscape lighting, hoiiday lights, etc.) shali have an enclosure
that zs weatherpxoof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed.f,��-�
2. A receptacle installed in a vvet location where the product intended to be plugged into it will be attended
while in use (e.g., portable tools, etc.) sha11 have an enclosure that is weatherproof when the attachment plug cap
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(c) Bathtub and Shower�pace,A receptacle shall not be�nstalled within a bathtub or shower space,
i�cdmmencary��
{d} Pratection for Fioar iteceptaeles. Standpipes of flaar receptacles sha11 allaw floor-cleanin�equipment to
be operated withaut damage to receptacles.
(e) F�ush Mounting with Faceplate. The enclosure for a receptacle installed in an outlet bax flush-mounted on
a wa11 surface shall be made weatherproof by means of a weatherproof faceplate assembly that�rovides a
watertight cannection between the plate and the wa1l sur.face.
(� Installation. A receptacle outiet�stalled autdoors sha11 be located so that water accumula�.�an is not like3y
to touch the outlet cover or plate.;,��~�;„„�„�a�