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BUILDING PERMIT
CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS
(813) 788-6611
Permit
00037
Date~
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BUILDING
l 'i. 2?
ELECTRICAL
72. so
PLUMBING
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MECHANICAL
Sewer Conn
Property Owner: ~ 01 ~,. ner
Job Address: 5~ 1. I , g ~ St-.
Parcel I. D,' If - J b - 2. I. 00'0. 0 7 5' () 0 - 00 '$ c)
Zoning: Energy Code: Radon Gas:
Description of Work 5:.", :,/-e Fe........: ly l>.-vell"''17
Water Conn:
Water Meter:
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NO OCCUPANCY BEFO C.O. II~!CI b:LrL )II~ FINAL
Complete Plans, Specifications and Fee Must Accompany APPI~- C.O.
All work shall be performed in accordance with City Codes and Ordinances,
DATE
Inspector
Permit Fee
- Signature
Company
Address
- Telephone#
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Valuation or
Contract Price
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City License Registration #
State Certified License#
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BUILDING
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
MECHANICAL
Driveway
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REINSPECTION FEES: When extra inspection trips are necessary due to anyone of the following reasons, a
charge of Fifteen and 00/100 Dollars ($ 25.00 I shall be made for each trip for each trade:
a, Wrong Address f P L/-/5"...t!J.;>... DOI'#l(J ~ 3':' (/cY
b. Condemned work resulting from faulty construction. I . TO
c, Repairs or corrections not made when inspection called.
d, Work not ready for inspection when called.
e, Permit not posted on job site,
f, Plans not at job site.
g. Work not accessible.
Tp. Serv, SLB '2 -Z~ ~Ol S'~
Rough In '//-1'1,,0"- ~ /fJ"o Tub Set t/'1-11-P;" 8~d{rb
Meter Can Water
H10 Const. Pole 0J.~~' RL'f sewer(/Y-/S-O~ ttJO
Pool Final,/".4 - 2. 3 - (J:J... R.l.. "I
Pre-Meter ~/l( - (> - (J:2 {2.L'f
FinalvY-2..3 -O:L RL'f
F~ .c~/-YI-OI5'..e
Breakers
Ducts Insl..1 /-1'7 -0.2 ~flll..r"
Compressor
Final./".c{.~ - <':<. ~L ~
The payment of inspection fees shall be made before any further permits will be issued to the person owning
same,
CITY OF
ZEPHYRHILLS
"NOTICE"
OF ADD.ITION OR CORRECTION
BUILDING
DEPARTMENT
/:5:Y Am,
I ADDRESS DATE PERMIT ." I
5~ I -- / g ~ J.j; /-/4 -(JJd (!)O 3 'T
THIS JOB HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED. T~e following additiqns or corrections shall be made before the job
, will be accepted.
DO NOT REMOVE
.jf- Jj)olo~1 ~t.._ tr ~ J1J\~ iCl.rYl.<
It is unlawful far any Carpent.r, Cantractor, Bulld.r, or ath.r per$Ons, to
cov.r ar cause to be cov.red. any part of th. work with flooring, lath, .arth
or oth.r material, untilth. prop.r Inspector has had ampl. tim. to approve
11'1. installatian,
. AFTER CORRECTIONS ARE N\ADE CAlL
788-66~)ION
INSPECTOR
OFFICE HOURS 8 - 5 MON.-FRI.
, F~A, 1871 LAW.
F. 713.13
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT
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The undersigned hereby informs all concerned that improvements will be made to certain real property, and in accordance
with section 713.13 of the Florida Statutes. the following informatlen is stated in this NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT.
SErlllNOLE FbRM 40S
Description of property, , /yf.W,. II It/a....!-:. .1/.0.1115.., .... .11. -: .~( :.?:t. ,-;.t?J.?IP..:: ~ 7J,~t:?C? ,-; ,,?,~ 7.C?,...." , , . '" . . ..
Rept.: 466228
DS: 0.00
01/09/01
Ree: 6.00
IT: 0.00
Dpty Clerk
General description of improvements ,'...,......,..."..,..,...."..,..,."",.,. i~90;~T0T"A~. PASCO COUNTY CLERK
1 0~.3~m 1 of 1
Owner .. , HAg t>.4P. .. 1-:.. r'!,/f IJI./!.(f. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. , .. . .... OR BK 451:) PG 741
Address. .f?:?/, .I1.~~. ,fT." .ijt:I/)'~/I/.L.I;.[,., ./':1-...,... 'Jl.j~'i.c?,.".,..".,.".,"',..,..,",..".,.,.,.".,""""
Owner's interest in site of the improvement, .. , ..Lv' f. ~ ..I.I~ v.~ k .. . , ,. . .. . . . , .. , , , .. .. . , .. , , .. , .. . . , , , , . .. . .. , .. .. , , .. . .. , .. .
Fee Simple Title holder (If other than owner)
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Address ,.,......,.......,.."....".,.".""..,.,..:,.,.,..""..."."..,...",.""."".,.".,.".."",.,.,...""",.,.".
Contractor. . , .Q, W N I$!? . , , , , , ~ <? ItItf.-1. .;:-.~ 1. , . . . , . , . . , , . , , . . . , , , . . . . . . . , , , , , , , , , , . , , . , , . . , . , , . , , . , . . , . , . , . , . . . , . , . . . . , , . . . .
Address .. .]~ ?/.2:-.~.U,:./;If. A.V{.., !:-('!Y~Y!l. !(~':.~~., /?:::,....",...,..........""...,......,..,......,......,.."."
Surety (if any) ,.,""""""",...."....,.",..".,.,."..,...""",.,."."",.,....""",...""...,."."".."..""..,.
Address ,.",."."""...,.,."..,.......,.""..,.",.".,..."."..,.",.",..".,..."". ,Amount of bond S . .,.. " . ... , . "
Any person making a loan for the construction of the improvements:
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Address ..,.""...,..,..,.",...",.".".""",.",.,..,.""",.,.".."...,."....",.",........"",.........,."..,.."...
Person within the State of Florida designated by owner upon whom notices or other documents may be served:
Name ...,.,...,....,..."..."......"..".",.,..",...."""",...,.""".",.."...,.",.,.,....."..".""...""""",
Address ."..,"",...,",..,.."..,...".",.,.,.""."..,.",...,.,...,.,."",.""..."".,.."".,.".."""."...,.,..,.
. In addition to himself. owner designates the following person to receive a copy of the Uenor's Notice as provided in Section
713,13 (11 (h). Florida Statutes. (Fill in at Owner's option). '
Name
............... _..... '..to'-... ~_...____......................................................................... .........
Address ,.,...,...,...,..,",.,',..,.,."",..,..",.""".."",.....,...,...".,.....",..,.,....".,............,...........
THIS SPACE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY
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HAROLD L TURNER
Owner
STATE (),; :)PiDA
COUI'JTY Or; ej\SCO
CHIS is TO C~RIIY'l hAT THE FOREGOING IS A
TFIUF !\f\ID COF<R.,t.'.Ci.GGP\!Y.l.HF.,. OOCLJ~~~!:!2.. ~J FiLE
OH o. t'UfH.IC l"LC0RI) if, 'II'; ()FFi~~~~..F:SS MY
J;U'i <) MJD Oi-~:CIiH. ~,t is ~ f)AY OF
( . -- -:2...Ct2/
ED TMA I /> ,,:II~CilIT COURT
BY~_ DEPUTY Cl,ERK
Sworn to and subscribed before me this , . _ , , , . , , . . , . . . . , . , . _ . . . , . . . . . '
9TH JANUARY
..............,.........day of , , . . . . . . . . . , , . . . , . , . . . , . , , . , . . . , , . , . . . . _ . , XXI.20JJ.l
perso~ally a~peared Harold L . Turner who produced
KY Dn.vel:s, .L1.cense. .#:r9:3-1'31-684- 'as' fdent'if"icat1:on
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0' C9~ ~IE A.~
\ oC, rrr c; COMMI3S~ NUI.lBeR
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T~ o~ MY COI.lMISSION EXPIRES
o~ f\. SEPT 17 2004
HAROLD TURNER
5821 - 18TH ST.
SQ. FEET PRICE
MAIN OR LIVING AREA 1,860 $ 40.00
OTHER AREA UNDER ROOF $ 15.00
OTHER
VALUATION $ 74,400.00
FEE SHEET $ 370.00
ADDRESS $ 20,00
DRIVEWAY $ 20.00
BUILDING: $ 595,00
CREDIT: $ -
BUILDING LESS CREDIT: $ 595,00
ELECTRICAL: $ 84,28
PLUMBING: $ 72,50
MECHANICAL: $ 35,00
RADON: $ 18,60
TOTAL $ 805.38
SEWER: $ -
WATER: $ -
IRRIGATION: $ -
TOTAL: $ -
WATER METER:I $
IRRIGATION METER $
SUB-TOTAL $
805.38 I
T I F '8 :1 $
99% $
1% $
TOTAL: $
805.38 I
Department of Community Affairs - FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
FORM 600A-97 Residential Whole Building Performance Method A CENTRAL 4 5 6
PROJECT NAME:
AND ADDRESS:
OWNER:
1. New construction or addition
2. Single family detached or Multifamily attached
3. If Multifamily-No. of units covered by this submission
4. Is this a worst case? (yes / no)
5. Conditioned floor area (sq. ft.)
6. Predominant eave overhang (ft.)
7. Glass type and area:
a, Clear glass
b. Tint, film or solar screen
8. Floor type and insulation:
a, Slab-on-grade (R-value + perimeter)
b, Wood, raised (R-value + sq, ft,)
c, Concrete, raised (R-value)
9. Net Wall type, area and insulation:
a. Exterior: 1, Concrete block (Insulation R-value)
2. Wood frame (Insulation R-value)
3, Steel frame (Insulation R-value)
4. Log (Insulation R-value)
5. Other:
b. Adjacent: 1. Concrete block (Insulation R-value)
2, Wood frame (Insulation R-value)
3. Steel frame (Insulation R-value)
4, Log (Insulation R-value)
10. Ceiling type, area and insulation:
a. Under attic (Insulation R-value)
b. Single assembly (Insulation R-value)
c. Radiant barrier installed (yes / no)
11. Air distribution system:
a. Ducts (Insulation + Location)
b, Air Handler (Location)
12. Cooling system:
(Types: central-split, central-single pkg., room unit, PTAC" gas, none)
13. Heating system:
(Types: heat pump, elec. strip, nat. gas, L.P. gas, gas h.p., room or PTAC, none)
14. Hot water system:
(Types: elec" natural gas, solar, L.P. gas, none)
15. Hot Water Credits:
a. Heat Recovery (HR)
b. Dedicated Heat Pump(DHP)
c. Solar
16. HV AC Credits
(Use: CF-Ceiling Fan, CV-Cross vent, PT-Programmable thermostat,
HF-Whole house fan, MZ-Multizone)
17. COMPLIANCE STATUS: (PASS if As-Built Pts, are less than Base Pts,)
a, Total A - uilt points b, Total Base points
DATE: I-~ .-00
with the Florida Energy Code.
OWNER AGENT:
DATE:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
CLIMATE
ZONE: 4[k1S D6D
7 JURISDICTION NO.: ~
Please T e CK
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Single Pane
'3/$', J.-.. sq, ft,
sq, ft,
sq. ft.
ft.
Double Pane
sq, ft.
sq, ft,
7a.
7b.
8a. R= C) /~(/ I. ft.
8b. R= sq, ft,
8c. R= sq, ft.
9a-1 R= !) /liV sq, ft.
9a-2 R= sq, ft.
9a-3 R= sq. ft.
9a-4 R= sq, ft.
9b-1 R= sq, ft,
9b-2 R= sq, ft.
9b-3 R= sq, ft,
9b-4 R= sq, ft,
10a. R= :>1- 1f;~O sq, ft.
10b. R= sq, ft.
10c.
11a.
11b.
12a.
12b.
12c.
13a.
13b.
13c.
14a.
14b.
15a.
15b.
15c.
I. . I' i
R- IV , U JI<U\. (cond./uncond.)
t' jCOnd./uncond.)
Type: {' ftfL ,,- do
SEERlEERlCOP: (v, () D
Capacity: ;..f I 61 d- 0
Type: If ~
HSPF/COP/AFUE: 7. J- f)
Capacity: ':I 'i)... .~ (:1 d
Type: Ef ( e 1
EF: I q _
16.
Revised 1998
SUMMER CALCULATIONS
CLIMATE ZONES 4 5 6
ORIENTATION OVERHANG GLASS ~~LE'PANE OR DOUBLE-PANE X SUMMER ~ AS-BUILT
LENGTH AREA /10M MUL1JI\JER,SUMIIIER PONT MULTl'UER OH FACTOR - GLASS
OH (FEET) (SQ. FT.) tLEAR TINT2 CLEAR TINT2 (from6A.1) SUMMER PTS
N- !1.. .~)U I 27.96 'nOq ?!i6!i ?1 'n , '1 '" ( -" ') 01...
NF I 43.65 ~A? ~Q.16 ~?7A
r~L J E -.:1 Uf'. <;O~l l 40AQ 52,66 44~"I ,C;C~ .;) I 'IA
~I= AAA.4 471l1'1 50.35 A? ---;n
~ .J... ~ C:k 4466 ~7Xl 39.98 q"lAQ .'6'4't I ~'~_'i"
H ~w !;?II? 44~1 4707 ~O<;<;
J w a.- liI... 1>.."1.48 AAC17 476.<; 4ll<;O , q{) 1.- \~..
NW \ ~7,74 ql "l4 ~410 ?A.4.<;
- HI \10?!i1 I A<;O? 93,50 78m
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OH LENGTH
OVERHANG RATIO = OH HEIGHT
$
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WEIGHTED GLASS
MULTIPLIER
42,077
=
COMPONENT -'- BASE SUMMER I BASE
DESCRIPTION AREA X POINT, MULT, = SUMMER
POINTS
EXTERIOR /lIU 1.9 ~ \11
.... ADJACENT , .7
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;
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
4,8
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g ADJACENT
II
INRL TRATION &
INTERNAL GAINS
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OR SINGLE
ASSEMBLY
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COOLING
SYSTEM
TOTALCOMPONENTBASESUMMER~NT~
BASE COOLING TOTAL BASE
SYSTEM X SUMMER
MULTIPLIER POINTS
,36 '3, V ,
HOT
WATER,
SYSTEM
AS-BUIL T
HOT WATER
SYSTEM DESC.
IH = HORIZONTAL GLASS (SKYLIGHTS)
2FOR GLASS WITH KNOWN SHGC OR SC, SEE SECTION 2,1 APPENDIX C. TINT MULTIPLIERS MAY BE
lJSEDFCJl~R.M,OOTNT,
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ADDITIONAL TABLES
CLIMATE ZONES 4 5 6
6A-18 HEATING CREDIT MULTIPLIERS (HCM)
SYSTEM TYPE HEATING CREDIT MULTIPLIERS (HCMl
Proarammable Thermostat HCM .95
Multizone HCM ,95
AFUE .68-.72 r .73-.n I ,78-.82 I .83',87 I ,88-.92 I ,93 & Uo
Natural Gas HCM .56 I .52 I .49 I .46 I ,44 I .41
LP Gas HCM .71 I ,66 I .62 I .58 I ,55 I .52
6A-19 COOLING CREDIT MULTIPLIERS CCM)
SYSTEM TYPE COOLING CREDIT MULTIPLIERS (CCM)
Ceilina Fans ,95'
Cross Ventilation ,95'
Whole House Fan ,95' 'Credit may be taken for only
Multizone ,95 one of these system types concurrently.
Programmable Thermostat .95
6A-20 HOT WATER CREDIT MULTIPLIERS (HWCMI
SYSTEM TYPE NOTE: A HWM MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITl-I ALL HWCM. SEE TABLE 6A-9. EF MEANS ENERGY FACTOR.
Heat Recovery Unit With Air Conditioner Heat Pumn
HWCM .84 ,78
Add-oo Dedicated Heat Pump EF 2,0-2.49 2,5-2,99 3.0-3.49 I 3,5 & Uo
(without tank) HWCM .44 ,35 .29 I ,25
Add-on Solar Water Heater EF 1,0-1.9 2,0-2.9 3.0-3,9 I 4.0-4.9 I 5,0 & Uo
(without tank) HWCM .84 .42 ,28 I ,21 I ,17
A HWM MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALL HWCM, SEE TABLE 6A.9. EF MEANS ENERGY FACTOR.
6A 21 INFILTRATION REDUCTION COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
-
COMPONENTS SECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH PRACTICE CHECK
Exterior Windows & Doors 606.1.ABC.l,1 Max: ,3 cfm/sq.ft, window area; ,5 cfm/sq.ft, door area,
Exterior & Adjacent Walls 606.1.ABC.1.2,1 Caulk, gasket, weatherstrip or seal between: windows/doors & frames, surrounding wall;
foundation & wall sole or sill plate; joints between exterior wall panels at corners; utility
penetrations; between wall panels & toplbottom plates; between walls & floor.
EXCEPTION: Frame walls where a continuous infiltration barrier is installed that extends
from, and is sealed to, the foundation to the top plate.
Floors 606,I,ABC,1.2,2 Penetrations/openings >1/8" sealed unless backed by truss or joint members.
EXCEPTION: Frame floors where a continuous infiltration barrier is installed that is sealed
to the perimeter, penetrations and seams,
Ceilings 606,1.ABC.l,2.3 Seal: Between walls & ceilings; penetrations of ceiling plane of top floor; around shafts, ch, ses,
soffits, chimneys, cabinets sealed to continuous air barrier; gaps in gyp board & top plate;
attic access. EXCEPTION: Frame ceilings where a continuous infiltration barrier is
installed that is sealed at the perimeter, at penetrations and seams.
Recessed Lighting Fixtures 606,I,ABC.l.2.4 Type IC rated with no penetrations, sealed; or Type IC or non-IC rated, installed inside a
sealed box with 1/2" clearance & 3" from insulation; or Type IC rated with <2.0 cfm from
conditioned soace tested,
Multi.story Houses 606,I,ABC,I.2.5 Air barrier on perimeter of floor cavity between floors.
Additional Infiltration reqts 606,1 ,ABC, 1 ,3 Exhaust fans vented to outdoors, dampers; combustion space heaters comply with NFPA,
have combustion air,
6A-22 OTHER PRESCRIPTIVE MEASURES (must be met or exceeded bv all residences,)
COMPONENTS SECTION REQUIREMENTS CHECK
Water Heaters 612.1 Comply with efficiency requirements in Table 6-12, Switch or clearly marked circuit breaker (electric)
or cutoff (aasl must be orovided, External or built-in heat trao reauired.
Swimming Pools & Spas 612.1 Spas & heated pools must have covers (except solar heated), Non-commercial pools must have
a pump timer, Gas spa & pool heaters must have a minimum thermal efficiency of 78%.
Shower Heads 612,1 Water flow must be restricted to no more than 2.5 callons per minute at 80 PSIG.
Air Distribution Systems 610.1 All ducts, fittings, mechanical equipment and plenum chambers shall be mechanically attached,
sealed, insulated, and installed in accordance with the criteria of Section 61 O. Ducts in unconditioned
attics: A-6 min, insulation,
HV AC Controls 607.1 Separate readily accessible manual or automatic thermostat for each system,
Insulation 604.1, 602,1 Ceilinas-Min, R-19, Common walls-Frame R-11 or CBS R-3 both sides. Common ceilina & floors R-11.
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'WINTeR CALCULATIONS
CUMATEZONES 4 '5 6
ORIENTATION OVERHANG GLASS ~ SINGLE-PANE OR DOUBLE-PANE X WlNT&R ~ AS-BUILT
LENGTIl AREA ER POINT MULTFlER WWfER POINT MULlI'UER 011 FACTOR - GLASS
OH(FEET) (SQ, FT,) cllEAJ:! TlNf2 CLEAR TlNf2 (from6MO) WtfI'ER PTS
JT N ?- ~CJl 0 /1')"1') 12,58 B~4.~ BIl4 .'11f5 I:lLl C\;.J.,
~ N ,f1,)CYl 1')"11 B.17 1;42
~ ?-... 4.0 ! QQfl 101;.4 4,52 501 I ", .~,..c~ '1f)b
~. : R~ Q1') "117 3.84
S '2.- ')~. v' \ 773 ~ ,)R.I; "I'l.ll ( / C i;l.. ',.!.{qq
H SW \ 922 9.AA iAA 44.1;
,~ W ., ~C .10,74 1f21 5~ 5.AA I; i)l~ <-I J.~
I NW 1') ')') ,. 1')1;1 . /\35 6~r;A
H1 \11./\4/ 1,).AA 4,91 5,54
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WEIGHTED GLASS
MUL l1PUER =
4,79
AREA BASE WINTER
x POINT. MULT, =
'-' 2.0
1,8
~
AS-BUILT
WINTER
POINTS
. I
COMPONENT
DESCRIP110N
AREA
WINTER
x POINT, MUL T, =
(6A-11THRU6A-15)
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g ADJACENT
INFIL TRA110N &
INTERNAL GAINS
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SYSTEM
BASE HEATING
SYSTEM x
MULTIPLIER
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'H = HORIZONTAL GLASS (SKYLIGHTS)
2FOR GLASS WITH KNOWN SHGC OR SC, SEE SECTION 2,1 APPENDIX C, TINT MULTIPLIERS MAY BE
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SOMMER POINT MULTIPLIERS (SPM) CLIMATE ZONES .
4 5 6
6A.1 SUMMER OVERHANG FACTORS (SOF) FOR SINGLE AND DOUBLE PANE GLASS.
~r
Ua: So 1, .77 .7 ,6 ,1 . 3
~o
~l Southwest 1.00 0,997 0,956 0.793 0.709 0.645 0,588 0,431
West 1.00 0,994 0,964 0,834 0,757 0.691 0,630 0,438
Northwest 1.00 0,995 0,966 0,857 0.798 0.751 0,708 0,570
OH Len th 0,0' 1.0' 1,5' 3,0' 3.5' 4.5' 5,5' 14,0'
6A.2 WALL SUMMER POINT MULTIPLIERS (SPM)
FRAME CONCRETEBLOCKCNORMALYfn FACE BRICK LOG
INTERIOR EXT, R.VALUE WOODFR RN ALUE BLOCK
WOOD STEEL INSULATION INSUL. 0-6,9 2.9 0-2.9 1,0 6 INCH 8 INCH
R.VALUE EXT ADJ EXT ADJ R.VALUE EXT ADJ EXT 7-10.9 ,6 3-6,9 .6 R.VALUE EXT EXT
0-6,9 6.4 2.2 8.9 2,9 0-2,9 2,5 ,9 2,5 11-18.9 .4 7-9,9 .4 0-2.9 1.7 1.0
7-10.9 2.3 .8 4.1 1.3 3-4,9 1.4 ,7 .7 19-25.9 .2 10&UP ,2 3-6,9 1,1 .8
11-12.9 1,9 .7 3,0 1.0 5-6.9 1.0 ,6 ,3 26&Uo ,1 7&Uo ,8 .7
13-18,9 1.7 .6 2.8 0,9 7-10,9 ,8 ,4 .1
19-25,9 1.0 .3 2.4 0.8 11-18,9 ,4 .3 0
26& Uo .6 .2 1,3 0,4 19-25,9 .2 ,2 I NOTE:SEESECTION2,OOFAPPENDIXCFORMULTIPlIERS I
26 & Uo ,1 ,1 OF ENVELOPE COMPONENTS NOT ON THIS FORM.
6A-3 DOOR SUMMER POINT MULTIPLIERS (SPM)6A-4 CEILING SUMMER POINT MULTIPLIERS (SPM)
DOOR TYPE EXTERIOR ADJACENT
WOOD 7.2 2.4
INSULATED 4.8 1.6
R.VALUE SPM R.VALUE SPM CEILING TYPE
19-21.9 1.1 10-10,9 3.0 R.VALUE EXPOSED DROPPED
22-25,9 .9 11-12,9 2,7 10-13,9 3,43 2.98
26-29,9 .7 13-18,9 2.4 14-20,9 2.41 2,14
30-37.9 .6 19-25.9 1.8 21 &Up 1.45 1.31
38& Up .4 26-29,9 1.1
HtlS Greclrt 0,70 30&Up 0,9
6A-5 FLOOR SUMMER POINT MULTIPLIERS SPM
SLAB-ON.GRADE RAISED
EDGE INSULATION CONCRETE
R.VALUE SPM R.VALUE SPM
0-2.9 .31.9 0-2,9 -1.0
3-4.9 -31.8 3-4,9 -1,7
5-6,9 -31,7 5-6,9 -1.7
7&U -31.6 7&Up -1,7
POST OR PIER
CONSTRUCTION
SPM
4,50
2,28
1.83
1.36
RAISED WOOD
STEM WALL wI UNDER
FLOOR INSULATION
SPM
-5.8
-2.8
-2.2
-1.8
ADJACENT
SPM
5,3
2,1
1.8
1.0
6A.? DUCT MULTIPLIERS OM SeeTlbIe 6-101ar Code minimums.
DUCT
R.Value
4.2
6.0
8.0
4.2
Attic with Radiant Barrier (RBS) 6.0
8.0
4.2
6.0
8,0
Unconditioned Space
SUPPLY DUCTS IN:
RETURN DUCTS In:
UNCONomONEO SPACE ATTIC WITH RBS CONomONEO SPAC
1.065 1.061 1,059
1.048 1,045 1,044
1,037 1.035 1.034
1.046 1.043 1.040
1,034 1,032 1,030
1.026 1.025 1,024
1.003 1.002 1,0
1.002 1.001 1,0
1.001 1.001 1.0
6A.?A AIR HANDLER MULTIPLIERS ISPMl
Located in attic 1.04
Located in aaraae 1.00
located in conditioned area 0,93
located on exterior of building 1.04
Conditioned Space
6A.8 COOLING SYSTEM MULTIPLIERS ICSMl
SYSTEM TYPE See Table 6-3 for Code minimums COOLING SYSTEM MULTIPLIERS CCSMl
Central Units (SEER) Ratina 7,5-7.9 8.0-8.4 8.5-8,8 8.9-9.4 9,5-9.9 10,0-10.4 10.5-10.9 11,0-11.4 11.5-11,9 12.0-12.4
CSM ,45 ,43 ,40 .38 ,36 ,34 .32 .31 .30 .28
PTAC & Room Units (EER) Ratino 12.5-12.9 13.0-13.4 13,5-13,9 14,0-14,4 14.5-14.9 15.0-15,4 15,5-15.9 16.0-16.4 16,5-16,9 17.0-17.4 17.5 & Uo
CSM .27 ,26 ,25 ,24 ,24 ,23 .22 ,21 .21 .20 .19
6A.9 HOT WATER MULTIPLIERS IHWMl
SYSTEM TYPE See Table 6-12 lor Code minimums HOT WATER MULTIPLIERS CHWM
Electric Resistance EF .80-,81 ,82-.83 ,84-.85 ,86-.87 ,88-,90 ,91-.93 ,94-.96 .97 & Uo
HWM 2820 2752 2685 2624 2564 2479 .2400 2326
Natural Gas EF .43-.47 .48-.49 .50-.51 .52-,53 ,54-,55 .56-.57 ,58-.59 ,60-.61 .62-,63 .64-,65 .66 & Uo
HWM 2162 1936 1859 1787 1721 1660 1602 1549 1499 1452 1408
lP Gas HWM 2645 2368 2274 2186 2106 2031 1960 1895 1834 1776 1722
Oed. HP or Solar EF 1.0-1,49 1.5-1.99 2.0-2.49 2,5-2.99 3.0-3.49 3,5-3.99 4.0-4.49 4.5-4,99 5,o-Up
System with Tank HWM 2256 1504 1128 902 752 645 564 501 451
-3-
WINTER POINT MULTIPLIERS (WPM) CUMATEZONES 4 5 6
6A.10 WlNTEROVERHANGFACTORS(WOF)
l
wa:
~[ 1.490 1.573
1,107 1.116
0,990 0,989
14,0' 20,0'
6A.11 WALL WINTER POINT MULTIPLIERS (WPM)
FRAME CONCRETEBLOCKfNORMALYrn FACE BRICK LOG
INTERIOR EXT. R-VALUE WOOD FR R.VALUE BLOCK
WOOD STEEL INSULATION INSUL 0-6,9 7,0 0-2,9 3,7 6 INCH 8 INCH
R-VALUE EXT ADJ EXT ADJ R.VALUE EXT ADJ EXT 7-10.9 2,1 3-6,9 2,6 R.VALUE EXT EXT
0-6,9 6.8 5,3 9.4 6.7 0-2,9 6,0 3.1 6,0 11-18.9 1.7 7-9.9 1.8 0-2,9 2.2 1.2
7-10,9 2,5 2,1 4,4 3,3 3-4,9 3.8 2,3 2.8 19-25.9 1.0 10&UP 1.3 3-6.9 1.2 ,9
11-12,9 2,0 1,8 3,3 2,6 5-6,9 2,9 1,9 2.0 26& Up ,6 7&Up ,9 ,7
13-18,9 1,8 1.6 3.0 2,4 7-10.9 2,3 1,5 1,5
19-25,9 1,1 1.0 2,6 22 11-18,9 1,5 1.1 ,8
26& Un ,7 ,7 1.4 12 19-25.9 .8 ,7 I NOTE: SEESECTION2.00FAPPENDlXC FOR MULTIPliERS I
26 & Up ,5 ,5 OF ENVELOPE COMPONENTS NOT ON THIS FORM,
6A.14 FLOOR WINTER POINT MULTIPLIERS PM
SLAB-ON-GRADE RAISED
EDGE INSULATION CONCRETE
R-VALUE WPM R.VALUE
0-2,9 2,5 0-2,9
3-4.9 -1,7 3-4,9
5-6,9 -2,4 5-6,9
7 & U -2,7 7 & U
R.VALUE
10-13,9
14-20,9
21 &U
CEILING TYPE
EXPOSED DROPPED
1.02 0,83
0.59 0.49
0.26 0.23
6A.12 DOORWlNTERPOINTMULTIPUERS NI
DOOR TYPE EXTERIOR ADJACENT
WOOD 7,6 5,9
INSULATED 5.1 4.0
PM)
E
POST OR PIER
CONSmUCTION
WPM
2.49
0.78
0.47
0,14
STEM WALL wI UNDER
FLOOR INSULATION
WPM
1,8
,7
.5
,3
ADJACENT
WPM
5,3
2.1
1,8
1.0
6A.16A AIRHANDLERMULTIPUERS M
Located in attic 1.04
Located in ara 1,00
Located in conditioned area 0,93
Located on exterior of building 1.04
6A.16 DUCT MULTIPLIERS DM\ Sot TlbIo 6-10101' CocIo mlnlmuml.
DUCT RETURN DUcTsln:
SUPPLY DUCTS IN: R.Value UNCONDfnONEO SPACE Arnc WITH RBS CONomONEO SPACE
42 1.099 1,091 1.086
Unconditioned Space 6.0 1.073 1.067 1,063
8.0 1,056 1.052 1.049
42 1.071 1.063 1,055
Attic with Radiant Barrier (RBS) 6.0 1.053 1.047 1,040
8.0 1,042 1,037 1.033
4,2 1.008 1.005 1,0
Conditioned Space 6,0 1,006 1.004 1.0
'8,0 1.005 1,003 1.0
6A.17 HEATING SYSTEM MUL TIPUERS/HSMI
SYSTEM TYPE See Tables 6-6 to 6-6101 code minimums HEATING SYSTEM MULTIPLIERS IHSM
Central Heat HSPF 6,40-6.79 6,80-6,89 6.90-7,39 7.40-7,89 7,90-8,39 8.40-8.89 8,9-9,39 9,4-9.89
Pump Units HSM ,53 ,50 ,49 ,46 ,43 ,41 ,38 .36
HSPF 9,90-10,39 10.40-10,89 10,90-11.39 11,40-11.89 11.90-12,39 12,40 & un
HSM .34 .33 ,31 .30 .29 ,28
PTHP COP 2,50-2.69 2,70-2.89 2,90-3.09 3.10-3.29 3.30-3,49 3,50-3,69 3.70-3.89 3.90-4.19
HSM ,40 ,37 ,34 .32 .30 .29 .27 .26
Electric Strin 1.0
Gas & LP Gas 1,0 (See Table 6A-18 for Credit Multiplier)
-5.
APPLICATION FOR PElUfiT
CITY OF ZEPHYRBILLS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
DATE RECEIVED /.:< - / /- ZJ 0
PLANS REViEW FEE -
~J;4i~~
SUBDIVISION FbI!:.- 130$ 7flJ/ZAt!
::E::~= ;;;~O;;m ~k~;M
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT(S) BLOCK
PARCEL 10 # /1- -2~- 2/ .- IJO/O - 0'7:5""0 D- 00,.g0 (OBTAIN FROM PROPERTY TAX NOTICE)
WORK PROPSED: ~NEW CONSTRUCTION 0 ADDITION DALTERATION 0 REPAIR 0 INSTALL
o SIGN
PROPOSED USE: ~GL FAMILY DWELLING
o COMMERCIAL
o MOVE
o DEMOLI SH
DMULTI-FAMILY
o INDUSTRIAL
0# OF UNITS
o SWIMMING POOL
o MOBILE HOME
o OTHER
BUILDING SIZE
c:J RESTAURANT & HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
Sllljc-.L.1S fIt/1d...f j./oN6 ~J../d!:-~ TlFt~ AtJilLJE<!.7/WrE1=5
~ /..)~/1If'/a
SQUARE FOOTAGE HEIGHT .
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
RESIDENTIAL:
COMMERCIAL:
ATTACH (2) PLOT PLANS & (2) SETS OF BUILDING PLANS & (1) SET ENERGY FORMS.
ATTACH (3) SETS OF BUILDING PLANS & (1) SET ENERGY FORMS.
PROPERTY SURVEY REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION.
PERMITS REQUESTED
o BUILDING
a:(ELECTRICAL
cffPLUMBING
E1 MECHANICAL
$
<,<>
If) OCl 0 -
ZOO
VALUATION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION
AMP SERVICE
[B" FLORIDA POWER
o
W.R.E.C.
$
VALUATION OF MECHANCIAL INSTALLATION
o GAS
o ROOFING
o SPECIALTY
o OTHER
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: l1J BLOCK
o FRAME
o STEEL
o OTHER
FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATIONS
IS PROJECT IN FLOOD ZONE AREAD YES 0 NO
SIGNATURE
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COMPANY 0 W N t: fi,
STATE CERT OR REGIST #
CITY PROCESSING #
BUILDER
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STATE CERT OR REGIST #
CITY PROCESSING #
ELECTRICIAN
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STATE CERT OR REGIST #
CITY PROCESSING #
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STATE CERT OR REGIST #
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SIGNATURE ~ 1. ~
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CONDITIONS OF PERMIT AFFIDAVIT
A., NOTI~E OF DEED RESTRICTIONS
The undersigned understands that this permit may be subject to ~deed restrictions" which
may be more restrictive than City regulations. The undersigned assumes responsibility for
compliance with any applicable deed restrictions.
B. UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS AND CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
If the owner has hired a contractor or contractors to undertake work, they may be required
to be licensed in accordance with state and local regulations. If the contractor is not
licensed as required by law, both the owner and contractor may be cited for a misdemeanor
violation under state law. If the owner or intended contractor are uncertain as to what
licensing requirements may apply for the intended work, they are advised to contact the
City of Zephyrhills Building Department, 813-788-6611.
Furthermore, if the owner has hired a contractor or contractors, he is advised to have the
contractor(s) sign portions of the ~Contractor Sections" of this application for which they
will be responsible. If you, as the owner signs as the contractor, you are indicating that
you, rather than the contractor, are responsible for the work. If the contractor wishes
you to sign as contractor that may be an indication that he is not properly licensed and is
not entitled to permitting privileges in the City of Zephyrhills.
C. TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES AND UTILITY CONNECTION FEES
D. CONSTRUCTUION LIEN LAW (CHAPTER 713, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS AMENDED)
I certify that I, the applicant, have been provided with a copy of ~Florida's Construction
lien Law - Homeowner's Protection Guide" prepared by the Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Affairs. If the applicant is someone other that the ~owner", I cerify that I
have obtained a copy of the above described document and promise in good faith to deliver
it to the ~owner" prior to commencement.
E. CONTRACTOR'S/OWNER'S AFFIDAVIT
I certify that all the information in this application is accurate and that all work will
be done in compliance with all applicable laws regulating construction, zoning, and land
development.
Application is hereby made to obtain a permit to do work and installation as indicated. I
certify that no work or installation has commenced prior to issuance of a permit and that
all work will be performed to meet standards of all laws regulating construction, City
codes, zoning regulations, and land development regulations in the jurisdiction. I also
certify that I understand that the regulations of other governmental agencies may apply to
the intended work, and that it is my responsibility to identify what actions I must take to
be in compli~nce. Such agencies include but are not limited to: *Department of
Environmental Regulation-Cypress Bayheads, Wetland Areas and Environmentally Sensitive
Lands, Water/Wastewater Treatment
*Southwest Florida Water Management District-Wells, Cypress Bayheads, Wetland Areas,
Altering Watercourses
*Army Corps of Engineers-Seawalls, Docks, Navigable Waterways
*Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services, Environmental Health Unit-Wells,
Wastewater Treatment, Septic Tanks
*U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Asbestos abatement
I also certify that, if fill material is to be used in Flood Zone ~A" or ~A,etc.", it is
understood that a drainage plan addressing a ~compensating volume" will be submitted which
is prepared by a professional engineer registered in the State of Florida prior to permit
issuance.
A permit issued shall be construed to be a license to proceed with the work and not as
authority to violate, cancel, alter, or set aside any provisions of the technical codes,
nor shall issuance of a permit prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring a
correction of errors in plans, construction, or violations of any code. Every permit
issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within
six months of issuance, or if work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned for a
period of six months after the time the work is commenced. One 90 day extension of time
may be allowed for the permit with fee charge of $15.00. The extension shall be requested
in writing to the Building Official. An approved inspection must be logged during each six
month period, or the project will be considered abandoned.
WARNING TO OWNER: YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MAY RESULT IN YOUR
PAYING TWICE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR PROPERTY. IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN FINANCING, CONSULT
WITH YOUR LENDER OR AN ATTORNEY BEFORE RECORDING YOUR NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT. JOBS UNDER
$2,500 IN VALUE DO NOT NEED TO RECORD AND POST A ~NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT".
/~~.~
SIGNATURE: ._ OR AGENT
STATE OF FLORIDA(~
COUNTY OF ~~10
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
Before me this -1~ay of ;I)f<! ,. OU
by -tI A 'J10J...l) ,(. lLR L) .f!'A.
(name of person acknowledged)
Owho is personally known to me, or
~o has produced .Ii EJ-'T I)tU<Y 7 f:j -j 31- (,,<l'l-
~(ty~~~f identification)
an~d ~dV tGe ~n oath.
(~~"'~ 'hHlQ4/7'ci
~~.._--- r .
~~natur~f person taking acknowledgement
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SIGNATURE: CONTRACTOR
~~:~yO~FFLORIDA (Oas~
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
l3efore mf7,this I!y"wday of ;1JEQ , ~~
by cI1I'9120,GD",(., rvh-JE.e
(name of person acknowledged)
[1ho is personally known to me, or
~'~as
CITY OF ZEPIIYRHILLS
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j"-g 2/ Jf/m. 5r~ fi/Z r
JOB LOCATION _ _ ___
OWNER
PARCEL 1.0.' #
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
SIIOW ALL EXISTING & PROPOSED STRUCTURES GIVING DIMENSIONS & SBTBACKS.
(NOTE EXAMPLES 1 & 2 ) STREET
1. SETBACKS FOR Rl, R2 ZONING
60'
1Q
P E
R X
~ 0 I
P S
'.::./ 0 T '---' 1 0'
S I
E N
D G
20'
FRONT PROPERTY LIRB
UTILITY BUILDINGS
MUST SHOW SIZE &
FOUNDATION INFOR-
MATION.
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.
cdj
FRONT PROPERTY LINE
/ t./ cJ
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2. SETBACKS FOR R3 ZONING
60'
10'
10' EXISTING 10'
PROPOSED
20'SGL FAM 30 'DUPLEX
1 0'
FRONT PROPBRTY LINE
DISCLOSURE STATEHERT FOR OWNER
CITY OF ZEPBYRBILLS BUILDING DEPARTMENT
~4L1, ~
I, '
to the provisions of this instrwnent."
have read and fully understand and agree
The undersigned states and affirms
renovating, adding to or reroofing
occupy, or will occupy by
sale. That he or she shall comply
that he or she is desirous of constructing,
his or her own domicile, that he or she actually
said domicile, and same is not for rent, lease or
with the following conditions:
1. That the owner and he or she alone shall act as the builder for all phases
of construction.
2. That the owner will comply with all provisions of the City of Zephyrhills
ordinances and codes pertinent to the building.
3. That in the event various phases of construction are subcontracted, he will
engage only properly licensed subcontractors and will personally supervise
such work.
4. That in the event the Building Inspector shall require corrections to be
made, the owner will asswne full responsibility to insure they are made, and
upon completion will call for a reinspect ion before proceeding with the
building.
5. That the owner shall asswne full responsibility for the construction and
will not expect supervision of his work from the City of Zephyrhills
Building Department.
6. That prior to final inspection any additional fees, including reinspection
fees, must be paid in full. A written request from this office shall
constitute an official notice to pay additional fees.
7. That the owner shall comply with all City, State and, Federal laws in regard
to social security, workman's compensation, lien laws, etc., where
applicable.
8. That the owner shall comply with all the safety codes issued by the Florida
Industrial Commission.
9. State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractors. You
have applied for a permit under an exemption to that law. The exemption
allows you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own contractor
even though you do not have a license. You must supervise the construction
yourself. You may build or improve a one-family or two-family residence or
a farm outbuilding. You may also build or improve a commercial building at
a cost of $25,000 or less. The building must~e for your own use and
occupancy. It may not be built for sale or lease. If you sell or lease
more than one building you have built yourself within 1 year after the
construction is complete. the law will preswne that you built it for sale or
lease, which is a violation of this exemption. You may not hire an
unlicensed person as your contractor. Your construction must be done
according to building codes and zoning regulations. It is your
responsibility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses
required by state law and by county or municipal licensing ordinances.
DATE: ~~
WITNESS;' /-_ ~~GJ~~
WITNESS:
DATE: /:2 - /1- () c.)
OWNER:v~ ";Z~
ADDRESS: i/ f'g21 Jf?711 j'7il/~;:T
PH: v78fl-J7~7
PERMIT ~~--
(l) Owners of property when acting as their own
contractor and providing all rnaterial supervision them-
selves, when building or irnproving fann outbuildings or
one-fa,nily or two-fa,nily residences on such property ·
for Ihe occupancy or use of such owners and not offered
for sale or lease, or building or irnproving commercial
buildings at a cosl of under $25,000 on such property for
'he occupancy or use 01 such owners and nol offered
for sale or lease. In an action brought under lhis part,
proof of the sale or lease, or oHering for sale or lease, 01
any such structure by the owner-builder within 1 year
after cOfllpletiofl of sarne creates a presurnption that the
construclior 1 was undertaJ~erl for purposes of sale or
lease. This subsection does not exernpt any person who
is e,nployed by such owner and who acts in lhe capacity.
of a contractor. For the fJurposes 01 this subsection, the
terrn"owners of property" includes lhe owner of a mobile
horne situated on a leased Jot. To qualify for exemption
under this subsection, an owner rHust personally appear
and sign the building penni( application. The local per-
,nilting agency shall provide the person with a disclo-
, sure state,nent in substantially the following form:
, .f
P~R F.S. 1993 CHA~TER 489.103 (7)
I'
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..210-4. Multiwire Branch Circuits
(a) General. Branch circuits recognized by this article shall be permitted as multiwire circuits. A multiwire
branch circuit shall be permitted to be considered as multiple circuits. All conductors shall originate from the
same panelboard.
FPN: A 3-phase, 4-wire, wye-connected power system used to supply power to nonlinear loads may necessitate that the power
system design allow for the possibility of high harmonic neutral currents. irc;n;mat~ir~
(b) Dwelling Units. In dwelling units, a multiwire branch circuit supplying more than one device or equipment
on the same yoke shall be provided with a means to disconnect simultaneously all ungrounded conductors at the
panelboard where the branch circuit originated. ;IC~t~igj
( c) Line-to-N eutral Loads. Multiwire branch circuits shall supply only line-to-neutralloads.
Exception No, 1: A multiwire branch circuit that supplies only one utilization equipment.
Exception No, 2: Where all ungrounded conductors of the multiwire branch circuit are opened
simultaneously by the branch-circuit overcurrent device.
. FPN: See Section 300-13(b) for continuity of grounded conductor on multiwire circuits. rr~-~l
(d) Identification of Ungrounded Conductors. Where more than one nominal voltage system exists in a
building, each ungrounded conductor of a multiwire branch circuit, where accessible, shall be identified by
phase and system. This means of identification shall be permitted to be by separate color coding, marking tape,
tagging, or other approved means and shall be permanently posted at each branch-circuit panelboard.
t~t;!i]
..210-8. Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel
FPN: See Section 215-9 for ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel on feeders.
(a) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations
specified below shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personneL lrc=m;;:;;u.~il
1. Bathrooms.l~~:'iJ
2. Garages, and also accessory buildings that have a floor located at or below grade level not intended as
I
habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and areas of similar use.
Exception No.1: Receptacles that are not readily accessible.
Exception No.2: A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated
space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another, and that is cord-
and plug-connected in accordance with Section 400-7(a)(6), (a)(7), or (a)(8). ~~
Receptacles installed under the exceptions to Section 210-8(a)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the
requirements of Section 21 0-52(g).
3. Outdoors.
Exception: Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied by a dedicated branch circuit for
electric snow-melting or deicing equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of Article 426. !C~~;r'~
4. Crawl spaces. Where the crawl space is at or below grade level.
5. Unfinished basements. For purposes of this section, unfinished basements are defined as portions or areas
of the basement not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and the like.
Exception No, 1: Receptacles that are not readily accessible.
Exception No.2: A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated
space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another, and that is cord-
and plug-connected in accordance with Section 400-7(a)(6), (a)(7), or (a)(8). 'iC;nm.._a'i~~
Receptacles installed under the exceptions to Section 210-8(a)(5) shall not be considered as meeting the
requirements of Section 210-52(g).
6. Kitchens. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the countertop surfaces. :iC~~il
7. Wet bar sinks. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the countertop surfaces and are located within
6 ft (1.83 m) of the outside edge of the wet bar sink. Receptacle outlets shall not be installed in a face-up
position in the work surfaces or countertops. nc~~
(b) Other than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the
locations specified below shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.
1. Bathrooms JC~~u;il
2 R ft -~_.
. 00 ops ;lconnn_iili~
Exception: Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied from a dedicated branch circuit for
electric snow-melting or deicing equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of Article 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 with Section 220-3. In addition, branch circuits shall be provided for specific
loads ,not covered by Section 220-3 where required elsewhere in this Code and for dwelling unit loads as
Clfi d () .~~~--_.._-,-.__._~
spe e me. :!Connnentiilil
(a) Number of Branch Circuits. The minimum number of branch circuits shall be determined from the total
computed load and the size or rating of the circuits used. In all installations, the number of circuits shall be
sufficient to supply the load served. In no case shall the load on any circuit exceed the maximum specified by
Section 220-4.
(b) Load Evenly Proportioned Among Branch Circuits. 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. This load shall 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 load.
(c) Dwelling Units.
(1) Small-Appliance Branch Circuits. In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other 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 one additional 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply the laundry receptacle
outlet(s) required by Section 21O-52(f). This circuit shall have no other outlets.
(3) Bathroom Branch Circuits. In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts 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 the 20-ampere circuit supplies a single bathroom, outlets for other equipment within the
same bathroom shall be permitted to be supplied in accordance with Section 210-23(a).
FPN: See Examples DI(a), Dl(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 lighting fixture
or appliance, located within cabinets or cupboards, or located more than 5'lS 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.
FPN: Listed baseboard heaters include instructions that may not permit their installation below receptacle outlets. Hc~;M~;ii
(a) General Provisions. In every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, sunroom,
bedroom, recreation room, or similar room or area of dwelling units, receptacle outlets shall be installed in
accordance with the general provisions specified in (1) through (3).
(1) Spacing. Receptacles shall be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall space is more than 6
ft (1.83 m), measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space. Receptacle outlets shall, insofar as practicable,
be sp~ced equal distances apart. ::'C~t~~~1
(2) Wall Space. As used in this section, a wall space shall include the following:
a. Any space 2 ft (610 mm) or more in width (including space measured around comers) and unbroken along
the floor line by doorways, fireplaces, and similar openings
b. The space occupied by fixed panels in exterior walls, excluding sliding panels
c. The space afforded by fixed room dividers such as freestanding bar-type counters or railingsc___ta~'1
(3) Floor Receptacles. 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.
(b) Small Appliances'c___t~,j.
1. In the kitchen, 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) shatl serve all receptacle outlets
covered by Sections 21 0-52(a) and (c) and receptacle outlets for refrigeration equipment.
Exception No.1: In addition to the required receptacles specified by Section 210-52, switched receptacles
suppliedfrom a general-purpose branch circuit as defined in Section 210-70(a)(1), Exception No.1, shall be
permitted. TC~t~x'l
Exception No, 2: The receptacle outletfor refrigeration equipment shall be permitted to be suppliedfrom an
individual branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater. irCOMMeDtiaiP
2. The two or more small-appliance branch circuits specified in (b)(l) shall have no other outlets.
Exception No.1: A receptacle installed solely for the electrical supply to and support of an electric clock in
any of the rooms specified above.
Exception No, 2: Receptacles installed to provide power for supplemental equipment and lighting on
gas-fired ranges, ovens, or counter-mounted cooking units. ~~;r]
3. Receptacles installed in a kitchen to serve countertop surfaces shall be supplied by not less than two
small-appliance branch circuits, either or both of which shall also be permitted to supply receptacle outlets in
the same kitchen and in other rooms specified in Section 210-52(b)(1). Additional small-appliance branch
circuits shall be permitted to supply receptacle outlets in the kitchen and other rooms specified in Section
21O-52(b)(1). No small-appliance branch circuit shall serve more than one kitchen.
(c) Countertops. In kitchens and dining rooms of dwelling units, receptacle outlets for counter spaces shall be
installed in accordance with (1) through (5).
(1) Wall Counter Spaces. A receptacle outlet shall be installed at each wall counter space that is 12 in. (305
mm) or wider. Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than 24 in. (610
mm), measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space.
(2) Island Counter Spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each island counter space with a
long dimension of24 in. (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 in. (305 mm) or greater.
(3) Peninsular Counter Spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular counter
space with a long dimension of 24 in. (610 mm) or greater and a short dimension of 12 in. (305 mm) or greater.
A peninsular countertop is measured from the connecting edge.
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(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. Receptacle 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. Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place or appliances
occupying dedicated space shall not be considered as these required outlets'~3
Exception: To comply with the conditions as specified in (a) or (b), receptacle outlets shall be permitted to be
mounted not more than 12 in. (305 mm) below the countertop. Receptacles mounted below the countertop in
accordance with this exception shall not be located where the countertop extends more than 6 in. (153 mm)
beyond its support base.
a. Construction for the physically impaired
b. On island and peninsular countertops where the countertop is flat across its entire suiface (no
backs plashes, dividers, etc.) and there are no means 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 wall that is adjacent
to the basin location. See Section 210-8(a)(1).
Receptacle outlets shall not be installed in a face-up position in the work surfaces or countertops in a bathroom
basin 10cation'Ic:~;nt:;i'
(e) Outdoor Outlets. For a one-family dwelling and each unit of a two-family dwelling that is at grade level, at
least one receptacle outlet accessible at grade level and not more than 6~ ft (1.98 m) above grade shall be
installed at the front and back of the dwelling. See Section 21O-8(a)(3). iW:~;;;tMil
(f) Laundry Areas. In dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed for the laundry.
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Exception No, 1: In a dwelling unit that is an apartment or living area in a multifamily building where
laundry facilities are provided on the premises that are available to all building occupants, a laundry
receptacle shall not be required.
Exception No.2: In other than one-family dwellings where laundry facilities are not to be installed or
permitted, a laundry receptacle shall not be required.
(g) Basements and Garages. For a one-family dwelling, at least one receptacle outlet, in addition to any
provided for laundry equipment, shall be installed in each basement and in each attached garage, and in each
detached garage with electric power. See Sections 210-8(a)(2) and (a)(5). Where a portion of the basement is
finished into a habitable room(s), the receptacle outlet required by this section shall be installed in the
unfinished portion. :rcm;-~i'
(h) Hallways. In dwelling units, hallways of 10 ft (3.05 m) or more in length shall have at least one receptacle
outlet.
As used in this subsection, the hall length shall be considered the length along the centerline of the hall without
passiIlg through a doorwaY.1C__t.~.iJ....
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..210-63. Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment Outlet
A 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere-rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for
the servicing of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment on rooftops and in attics and crawl
spaces. The receptacle shall be located on the same level and within 25 ft (7.62 m) of the heating,
air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle outlet shall not be connected to the load side of the
equipment disconnecting means.
Exception: Rooftop equipment on one- and two-family dwellings. ifC~~rl
FPN: See Section 210-8 for ground-fault circuit-interrupter requirements.
..210-70. Lighting Outlets Required
Lighting outlets shall be installed where specified in (a), (b), and (c).
(a) Dwelling Units. In dwelling units, lighting outlets shall be installed in accordance with (1), (2), and (3).
(1) Habitable Rooms. At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable
room and bathroom.
Exception No.1: In other than kitchens and bathrooms, one or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch
shall be permitted in lieu of lighting outlets. ir~nta;i1
Exception No, 2: Lighting outlets shall be permitted to be controlled by occupancy sensors that are (1) in
addition to wall switches or (2) located at a customary wall switch location and equipped with a manual
override that will allow the sensor to function as a wall switch.
(2) Additional Locations. At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in hallways,
stairways, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power; and to provide illumination on the
exterior side of outdoor entrances or exits with grade level access. A vehicle door in a garage shall not be
considered as an outdoor entrance or exit. Where lighting outlets are installed in interior stairways, there shall be
a wall switch at each floor level to control the lighting outlet where the difference between floor levels is six
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Exception: In hallways, stairways, and at outdoor entrances, remote, central, or automatic control of lighting
shall be permitted.
(3) Storage or Equipment Spaces. For attics, underfloor spaces, utility rooms, and basements, at least one
lighting outlet containing a switch or controlled by a wall switch shall be installed where these spaces are used
for storage or contain equipment requiring servicing. At least one point of control shall be at the usual point of
entry to these spaces. The lighting outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment requiring servicing.
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(b) Guest Rooms. At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet or wall switch-controlled receptacle shall
be installed in guest rooms in hotels, motels, or similar occupancies.
(c) Other Locations. For attics and underfloor spaces containing equipment requiring servicing, such as
heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, at least one lighting outlet containing a switch or
contrqlled by a wall switch shall be installed in such spaces. At least one point of control shall be at the usual
point of entry to these spaces. The lighting outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment requiring servicing.
. . 240-24. Location in or on Premises
(a) Accessibility. Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible unless one of the following applies.
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1. For busways, as provided in Section 364-12.
2. For supplementary overcurrent protection, as described in Section 240-10.
3. For overcurrent devices, as described in Sections 225-40 and 230-92.
4. For overcurrent devices adjacent to utilization equipment that they supply, access shall be permitted to be
by portable means. JCF~~il
(b) Occupancy. Each occupant shall have ready access to all overcurrent devices protecting the conductors
supplying that occupancy. Where electric service and electrical maintenance are provided by the building
management and where these are under continuous building management supervision, the service overcurrent
devices and feeder overcurrent devices supplying more than one occupancy shall be pennitted to be accessible
to only authorized management personnel in the following:
1. In multiple occupancy buildings
2. For guest rooms of hotels and motels that are intended for transient occupancy
(c) Not Exposed to Physical Damage. Overcurrent devices shall be located where they will not be exposed to
physical damage.
FPN: See Section 110-11, Deteriorating Agents,
(d) Not in Vicinity of Easily Ignitible Material. Overcurrent devices shall not be located in the vicinity of
easily ignitible material, such as in clothes closets. !~~
(e) Not Located in Bathrooms. In dwelling units and guest rooms of hotels and motels, overcurrent devices,
other than supplementary overcurrent protection, shall not be located in bathrooms as defined in Article 100.
. . ARTICLE 250 -- Grounding
See Appendix E for a cross reference list of section numbers between the 1996 Article 250 and the 1999 Article
250.i(c~_~~'!i1
C. Grounding Electrode System and Grounding Electrode Conductor
. 250-50. Grounding Electrode System
If available on the premises at each building or structure served, each item (a) through (d), and any made
electrodes in accordance with Sections 250-52( c) and (d), shall be bonded together to form the grounding
electrode system. The bondingjumper(s) shall be installed in accordance with Sections 250-64(a), (b), and (e),
shall be sized in accordance with Section 250-66, and shall be connected in the manner specified in Section
250- 70.
An wlspliced grounding electrode conductor shall be pennitted to be run to any convenient grounding electrode
available in the grounding electrode system or to one or more grounding electrode(s) individually. It shall be
sized for the largest grounding electrode conductor required among all the electrodes connected to it.
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The grounding electrode conductor shall be unspliced or spliced by means of irreversible compression-type
connectors listed for the purpose or by the exothermic welding process.
Interior metal water piping located more than 5 ft (1.52 m) from the point of entrance to the building shall not
be used as a part of the grounding electrode system or as a conductor to interconnect electrodes that are part of
the grounding electrode system.
Exception: In industrial and commercial buildings where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure
that only qualified persons will service the installation and the entire length of the interior metal water pipe that
is being usedfior the conductor is exposed '.-. ._~. -.~.-. ="". =-1,.
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FPN: See Sections 547-8 and 547-9 for special grounding and bonding requirements for agricultural buildings.
(a) Metal Underground Water Pipe. A metal undergroUnd water pipe in direct contact with the earth for 10 ft
(3.05 m) or more (including any metal well casing effectively bonded to the pipe) and electrically continuous
(or made electrically continuous by bonding around insulating joints or sections or insulating pipe) to the points
of connection of the grounding electrode conductor and the bonding conductors.r~i~
(1) Continuity. Continuity of the grounding path or the bonding connection to interior piping shall not rely on
water meters or filtering devices and similar equipment.
(2) Supplemental Electrode Required. A metal underground water pipe shall be supplemented by an
additional electrode of a type specified in Sections 250-50 or 250-52. Where the supplemental electrode is a
made electrode of the rod, pipe, or plate type, it shall comply with Section 250-56. The supplemental electrode
shall be permitted to be bonded to the grounding electrode conductor, the grounded service-entrance conductor,
the nonflexible grounded service raceway, or any grounded service enclosure. !ic~"~iJ
Exception: The supplemental electrode shall be permitted to be bonded to the interior metal water piping at
any convenient point as covered in Section 250-50, Exception.
Where the supplemental electrode is a made electrode as in Section 250-52(c) or (d), that portion of the bonding
jumper that is the sole connection to the supplemental grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than
No.6 copper wire or No.4 aluminum wire. frcCmnnnt'llIlr]
(b) Metal Frame of the Building or Structure. The metal frame of the building or structure, where effectively
grounded.
(c) Concrete-Encased Electrode. An electrode encased by at least 2 in. (50.8 mm) of concrete, located within
and near the bottom of a 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 bare or zinc galvanized or other electrically conductive coated steel
reinforcing bars or rods of not less than ~-in. (l2.7-mm) diameter, or consisting of at least 20 ft (6.1 m) of bare
copper conductor not smaller than No.4. Reinforcing bars shall be permitted to be bonded together by the usual
steel tie wires or other effective means. ~~
(d) Ground Ring. A ground ring encircling the building or structure, in direct contact with the earth at a depth
below the earth's surface of not less than 2~ ft (762 mm), consisting of at least 20 ft (6.1 m) of bare copper
conductor not smaller than No. 2.~cnm;;;5iI
. . 250-52. Made and Other Electrodes
Where none of the electrodes specified in Section 250-50 is available, one or more of the electrodes specified in
(b) through (d) shall be used. Where practicable, made electrodes shall be embedded below permanent moisture
level. Made electrodes shall be free from nonconductive coatings such as paint or enamel. Where more than one
electrode is used, each electrode of one grounding system (including that used for air terminals) shall not be less
than 6 ft (l.83 m) from any other electrode of another grounding system. Two or more grounding electrodes that
are effectively bonded together shall be considered a single grounding electrode system.
(a) Metal Underground Gas Piping System. A metal underground gas piping system shall not be used as a
grounding electrode.
(b) Other Local Metal Underground Systems or Structures. Other local metal underground systems or
structures such as piping systems and underground tanks.
(c) Rod and Pipe Electrodes. Rod and pipe electrodes shall not be less than 8 ft (2.44 m) in length, shall
consist of the following materials, and shall be installed in the following manner.
1. Electrodes of pipe or conduit shall not be smaller than % in. trade size and, where of iron or steel, shall
have the outer surface galvanized or otherwise metal-coated for corrosion protection.
2. Electrodes of rods of iron or steel shall be at least 5/8 in. (15.87 mm) in diameter. Stainless steel rods less
than 5/8 in. (l5.87 mm) in diameter, nonferrous rods, or their equivalent shall be listed and shall not be less than
~ in. (l2.7 mm) in diameter.
3. The electrode shall be installed such that at least 8 ft (2.44 m) oflength is in contact with the soil. It shall
be driven to a depth of not less than 8 ft (2.44 m) except that, where rock bottom is encountered, the electrode
shall be driven at an oblique angle not to exceed 45 degrees from the vertical or shall be buried in a trench that
is at least 2~ ft (762 mm) deep. The upper end of the electrode shall be flush with or below ground level unless
the aboveground end and the grounding electrode conductor attachment are protected against physical damage
as specified in Section 250-10. i;comm~t;riJ
(d) Plate Electrodes. Each plate electrode shall expose not less than 2 ft2 (0.186 m2) of surface to exterior soil.
Electrodes of iron or steel plates shall be at least ~ in. (6.35 mm) in thickness. Electrodes of nonferrous metal
shall be at least 0.06 in. (1.52 mm) in thickness. Plate electrodes shall be installed not less than 2~ ft (762 mm)
below the surface of the earth.
(e) Aluminum Electrodes. Aluminum electrodes shall not be permitted.
. . 250-54. Supplementary Grounding Electrodes
Supplementary grounding electrodes shall be permitted to be connected to the equipment grounding conductors
specified in Section 250-118, but the earth shall not be used as the sole equipment grounding conductor.
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. . 250-56. Resistance of Made Electrodes
A single electrode consisting of a rod, pipe, or plate that does not have a resistance to ground of 25 ohms or less
shall 'be augmented by one additional electrode of any of the types specified in Sections 250-50 or 250-52.
Where multiple rod, pipe, or plate electrodes are installed to meet the requirements of this section, they shall not
be less than 6 ft (l.83 m) apart.
FPN: The paralleling efficiency of rods longer than 8 ft (2.44 m) is improved by spacing greater than 6 ft (1.83 m). Tc~.~..'.=ia;r..l.....
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. . 250-58. Common Grounding Electrode
Where an ac system is connected to a grounding electrode in or at a building as specified in Sections 250-24 and
250-32, the same electrode shall be used to ground conductor enclosures and equipment in or on that building.
Where separate services supply a building and are required to be connected to a grounding electrode, the same
grounding electrode shall be used.
Two or more grounding electrodes that are effectively bonded together shall be considered as a single grounding
electrode system in this sense.
..250-60. Use of Air Terminals
Air terminal conductors and driven pipes, rods, or other made electrodes used for grounding air terminals shall
not be used in lieu of the made grounding electrodes required by Section 250-52 for grounding wiring systems
and equipment. This provision shall not prohibit the required bonding together of grounding electrodes of
different systems.
FPN No.1: See Section 250-106 for spacing from air terminals. See Sections 800-40(d), 810-210), and 820-40(d) for bonding of
electrodes.
FPN No.2: Bonding together of all separate grounding electrodes will limit potential differences between them and between their
associated wiring systems.
. . 250-62. Grounding Electrode Conductor Material
The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum. The material
selected shall be resistant to any corrosive condition existing at the installation or shall be suitably protected
against corrosion. The conductor shall be solid or stranded, insulated, covered, or bare.
. . 250-64. Grounding Electrode Conductor Installation
Grounding electrode conductors shall be installed as specified in (a) through (e).
(a) Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum Conductors. Insulated or bare aluminum or copper-clad
aluminum grounding conductors shall not be used where in direct contact with masonry or the earth or where
subject to corrosive conditions. Where used outside, aluminum or copper-clad aluminum grounding conductors
shall not be installed within 18 in. (457 mm) of the earth.
(b) Grounding Electrode Conductor. A grounding electrode conductor or its enclosure shall be securely
fastened to the surface on which it is carried. A No.4 copper or aluminum, or larger conductor shall be
protected if exposed to severe physical damage. A No.6 grounding conductor that is free from exposure to
physical damage shall be permitted to be run along the surface of the building construction without metal
covering or protection where it is securely fastened to the construction; otherwise, it shall be in rigid metal
conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or cable armor.
Grounding conductors smaller than No.6 shall be in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid
nomrietallic conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or cable armor.
(c) Continuous. The grounding electrode conductor shall be installed in one continuous length without a splice
or joint, unless spliced only by irreversible compression-type connectors listed for the purpose or by the
exothermic welding process"C~t:;;~1
Exception: Busbars shall be permitted to have splices.
(d) Grounding Electrode Conductor Taps. Where a service consists of more than a single enclosure as
permitted in Section 230-40, Exception No.2, it shall be permitted to connect taps to the grounding electrode
conductor. Each such tap conductor shall extend to the inside of each such enclosure. The grounding electrode
conductor shall be sized in accordance with Section 250-66, but the tap conductors shall be permitted to be
sized in accordance with the grounding electrode conductors specified in Section 250-66 for the largest
conductor serving the respective enclosures. The tap conductors shall be connected to the grounding electrode
conductor in such a manner that the grounding electrode conductor remains without a splice or J' oint .'....""'..'.....'..".,."'."'."'.,.."'~$'
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(e) Enclosures for Grounding Electrode Conductors. Metal enclosures for grounding electrode conductors
shall be electrically continuous from the point of attachment to cabinets or equipment to the grounding
electrode, and shall be securely fastened to the ground clamp or fitting. Metal enclosures that are not physically
continuous from cabinet or equipment to the grounding electrode shall be made electrically continuous by
bonding each end to the grounding conductor. Where a raceway is used as protection for a grounding conductor,
the installation shall comply with the requirements of the appropriate raceway article.!=wn:nC,allJ
. . 250-66. Size of Alternating-Current Grounding Electrode Conductor
The size of the grounding electrode conductor of a grounded or ungrounded ac system shall not be less than
given in Table 250-66, except as permitted in (a) through (c).
Table 250-66. Grounding Electrode Conductor for Alternating-Current Systems
Size of Largest
Service-Entrance Conductor
or Equivalent Area for
Parallel Conductors 1
Size of Grounding Electrode
Conductor
Copper
Aluminum or
Copper-Clad
Aluminum
Aluminum or
Copper-Clad
Copper Aluminum 2
8 6
6 4
4 2
2 1/0
2 or smaller
1/2 or smaller
2/0 or 3/0
4/0 or 250
kcmil
Over 3/0 Over 250 kcmil
through 350 through 500
kcmil kcmil
Over 350 kcmil Over 500 kcmil
through 600 through 900
kcmil kcmil
Over 600 kcmil Over 900 kcmil
through 1100 through 1750
kcmil kcmil
Over 1'100 Over 1750
kcmil kcmil
1 or 1/0
2/0 or 3/0
1/0
3/0
2/0
4/0
3/0
250 kcmil
Notes:
1. Where multiple sets of service-entrance conductors are used as permitted in Section 230-40, Exception No.2, the equivalent
size of the largest service-entrance conductor shall be determined by the largest sum of the areas of the corresponding conductors
of each set.
2. Where there are no service-entrance conductors, the grounding electrode conductor size shall be determined by the equivalent
size of the largest service-entrance conductor required for the load to be served.
1 This table also applies to the derived conductors of separately derived ac systems.
2 See installation restrictions in Section 250-64(a). irE~t'aTv.
FPN: See Section 250-24(b) for size ofac system conductor brought to service equipment.
(a) Connections to Made Electrodes. Where the grounding electrode conductor is connected to made
electrodes as permitted in Section 250-52(c) or (d), that portion of the conductor that is the sole connection to
the grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than No.6 copper wire or No.4 aluminum wire.
(b) Connections to Concrete-Encased Electrodes. Where the grounding electrode conductor is connected to a
concrete-encased electrode as permitted in Section 250-50( c), that portion of the conductor that is the sole
connection to the grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than No.4 copper wire.
(c) Connections to Ground Rings. Where the grounding electrode conductor is connected to a ground ring as
permitted in Section 250-50( d), that portion of the conductor that is the sole connection to the grounding
electrode shall not be required to be larger than the conductor used for the ground ring. irC~t~iJ
. . 250-68. Grounding Electrode Conductor Connection to Grounding Electrodes
(a) Accessibility. The connection of a grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode shall be
accessible.
Exception: An encased or buried connection to a concrete-encased, driven, or buried grounding electrode
shall not be required to be accessible. IIE~t~ii'
(b) Effective Grounding Path. The connection of a grounding electrode conductor shall be made in a manner
that will ensure a permanent and effective grounding path. Where necessary to ensure the grounding path for a
metal piping system used as a grounding electrode, effective bonding shall be provided around insulated joints
and sections and around any equipment that is likely to be disconnected for repairs or replacement. Bonding
conductors shall be of sufficient length to permit removal of such equipment while retaining the integrity of the
bond. !lE~~i~,~
. . 250-70. Methods of Grounding Conductor Connection to Electrodes
The grounding conductor shall be connected to the grounding electrode by exothermic welding, listed lugs,
listed pressure connectors, listed clamps, or other listed means. Connections depending on solder shall not be
used. Ground clamps shall be listed for the materials of the grounding electrode and the grounding electrode
conductor and, where used on pipe, rod, or other buried electrodes, shall also be listed for direct soil burial. Not
more than one conductor shall be connected to the grounding electrode by a single clamp or fitting unless the
clamp or fitting is listed for multiple conductors. One of the following methods shall be used:
1. 'A listed bolted clamp of cast bronze or brass, or plain or malleable iron
2. A pipe fitting, pipe plug, or other approved device screwed into a pipe or pipe fitting
3. For indoor telecommunications purposes only, a listed sheet metal strap-type ground clamp having a rigid
metal base that seats on the electrode and having a strap of such material and dimensions that it is not likely to
stretch during or after installation
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E. Bonding
. 250-90. General
Bonding shall be provided where necessary to ensure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any
fault current likely to be imposed.
. . 250-92. Services
(a) Bonding of Services. The noncurrent-carrying metal parts of equipment indicated in (1), (2), and (3) shall
be effectively bonded together.
1. The service raceways, cable trays, cablebus framework, or service cable armor or sheath except as
permitted in Section 250-84.
2. All service enclosures containing service conductors, including meter fittings, boxes, or the like,
interposed in the service raceway or armor.
3. Any metallic raceway or armor enclosing a grounding electrode conductor as specified in Section
250-64(b). Bonding shall apply at each end and to all intervening raceways, boxes, and enclosures between the
service equipment and the grounding electrode. .'f;;"~~l
(b) Bonding to Other Systems. An accessible means external to enclosures for connecting intersystem bonding
and grounding conductors shall be provided at the service by at least one of the following means:
1. Exposed nonflexible metallic service raceways
2. Exposed grounding electrode conductor
3. Approved means for the external connection of a copper or other corrosion-resistant bonding or
grounding conductor to the service raceway or equipment
For the purposes of providing an accessible means for intersystem bonding, the disconnecting means at a
separate building or structure as permitted in Section 250-32 and the disconnecting means at a mobile home as
permitted in Section 550-23(a) shall be considered the service equipment. ijc~_a7pJ
FPN No.1: A No.6 copper conductor with one end bonded to the service raceway or equipment and with 6 in. (152 mm) or more
of the other end made accessible on the outside wall is an example of the approved means covered in (b)(3). 7C~t~;,1
FPN No.2: See Sections 800-40, 810-21, and 820-40 for bonding and grounding requirements for communications circuits, radio
and television equipment, and CATV circuits. I~=etit~]i
. . 250-94. Method of Bonding at the Service
Electrical continuity at service equipment, service raceways, and service conductor enclosures shall be ensured
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by one of the following methods:
1 Bonding equipment to the grounded service conductor in a manner provided in Section 250-8 .,F'~'"'="'''''.''......_...ij)..
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2. Connections utilizing threaded couplings or threaded bosses on enclosures where made up Wfenchtight
3. Threadless couplings and connectors where made up tight for metal raceways and metal-clad cables
4. Other approved devices, such as bonding-type locknuts and bushingsr~t;;-;t
Bonding jumpers meeting the other requirements of this article shall be used around concentric or eccentric
knockouts that are punched or otherwise formed so as to impair the electrical connection to ground. Standard
10cknuts or bushings shall not be the sole means for the bonding required by this section.
. . 250-96. Bonding Other Enclosures
(a) General. Metal raceways, cable trays, cable armor, cable sheath, enclosures, frames, fittings, and other
metal noncurrent-carrying parts that are to serve as grounding conductors, with or without the use of
supplementary equipment grounding conductors, shall be effectively bonded where necessary to ensure
electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any fault current likely to be imposed on them. Any
nonconductive paint, enamel, or similar coating shall be removed at threads, contact points, and contact surfaces
or be connected by means of fittings designed so as to make such removal unnecessary.
(b) Isolated Grounding Circuits. Where required for the reduction of electrical noise (electromagnetic
interference) on the grounding circuit, an equipment enclosure supplied by a branch circuit shall be permitted to
be isolated from a raceway containing circuits supplying only that equipment by one or more listed nonmetallic
raceway fittings located at the point of attachment of the raceway to the equipment enclosure. The metal
raceway shall comply with provisions of this article and shall be supplemented by an internal insulated
equipment grounding conductor installed in accordance with Section 250-146( d) to ground the equipment
enclosure.
FPN: Use ofan isolated equipment grounding conductor does not relieve the requirement for grounding the raceway system.
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. . 250-97. Bonding for Over 250 Volts
For circuits of over 250 volts to ground, the electrical continuity of metal raceways and cables with metal
sheaths that contain any conductor other than service conductors shall be ensured by one or more of the methods
specified for services in Section 250-94 except for (1).
Exception: Where oversized, concentric, or eccentric knockouts are not encountered, or where a box or
enclosure with concentric or eccentric knockouts is listed for the purpose, the following methods shall be
permitted:
a. Threadless couplings and connectors for cables with metal sheaths
b. Two locknuts, on rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit, one inside and one outside of boxes
and cabinets
c. Fittings with shoulders that seat firmly against the box or cabinet, such as electrical metallic tubing
connectors, flexible metal conduit connectors, and cable connectors, with one locknut on the inside of boxes and
cabin~ts
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.. 250-98. Bonding Loosely Jointed Metal Raceways
Expansion fittings and telescoping sections of metal raceways shall be made electrically continuous by
equipment bonding jumpers or other means.
..250-100. Bonding in Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Regardless of the voltage of the electrical system, the electrical continuity of noncurrent-carrying metal parts of
equipment, raceways, and other enclosures in any hazardous (classified) location as defined in Article 500 shall
be ensured by any of the methods specified for services in Section 250-94 that are approved for the wiring
method used.
..250-102. Equipment Bonding Jumpers
(a) Material. Equipment bonding jumpers shall be of copper or other corrosion-resistant material. A bonding
jumper shall be a wire, bus, screw, or similar suitable conductor.
(b) Attachment. Equipment bonding jumpers shall be attached in the manner specified by the applicable
provisions of Section 250-8 for circuits and equipment and by Section 250-70 for grounding electrodes.
(c) Size - Equipment Bonding Jumper on Supply Side of Service. The bonding jumper shall not be smaller
than the sizes shown in Table 250-66 for grounding electrode conductors. Where the service-entrance phase
conductors are larger than 1100 kcmil copper or 1750 kcmil aluminum, the bonding jumper shall have an area
not less than 12 ~ percent of the area of the largest phase conductor except that, where the phase conductors and
the bonding jumper are of different materials (copper or aluminum), the minimum size of the bonding jumper
shall be based on the assumed use of phase conductors of the same material as the bonding jumper and with an
ampacity equivalent to that of the installed phase conductors. Where the service-entrance conductors are
paralleled in two or more raceways or cables, the equipment bonding jumper, where routed with the raceways or
cables, shall be run in parallel. The size of the bonding jumper for each raceway or cable shall be based on the
size of the service-entrance conductors in each raceway or cable.
The bonding jumper for a grounding electrode conductor raceway or cable armor as covered in Section
250-64( d) shall be the same size or larger than the required enclosed grounding electrode conductor.
(d) Size - Equipment Bonding Jumper on Load Side of Service. The equipment bonding jumper on the
load side of the service overcurrent devices shall be sized, as a minimum, in accordance with the sizes listed in
Table 250-122, but not required to be larger than the circuit conductors supplying the equipment, and not
smaller than No. 14.
A single common continuous equipment bonding jumper shall be permitted to bond two or more raceways or
cables where the bonding jumper is sized in accordance with Table 250-122 for the largest overcurrent device
supplying circuits therein.
( e) Installation. The equipment bonding jumper shall be permitted to be installed inside or outside of a raceway
or enclosure. Where installed on the outside, the length of the equipment bonding jumper shall not exceed 6 ft
(1.83 m) and shall be routed with the raceway or enclosure. Where installed inside of a raceway, the equipment
bondmg jumper shall comply with the requirements of Sections 250-119 and 250-148'f?;;t~il
. . 250-104. Bonding of Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Steel
( a) Metal Water Piping. The interior metal water piping system shall be bonded as required in (1), (2), (3), or
(4) of this section. The bonding jumper shall be installed in accordance with Section 250-64(a), (b), and (e). The
points of attachment of the bondingjumper(s) shall be accessible.
(1) General. The interior metal water piping system shall be bonded to the service equipment enclosure, the
grounded conductor at the service, the grounding electrode conductor where of sufficient size, or to the one or
more grounding electrodes used. The bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with Table 250-66 except as
permitted in (2) and (3). ;rc~~;ii
(2) Buildings of Multiple Occupancy. In buildings of multiple occupancy, where the interior metal water
piping system for the individual occupancies is metallically isolated from all other occupancies by use of
nonmetallic water piping, the interior metal water piping system for each occupancy shall be permitted t~ be
bonded to the equipment grounding terminal of the panelboard or switchboard enclosure (other than service
equipment) supplying that occupancy. The bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with Table 250-122.
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(3) Multiple Buildings or Structures Supplied from a Common Service. The interior metal water piping
system shall be bonded to the building or structure disconnecting means enclosure where located at the building
or structure, or to the equipment grounding conductor run with the supply conductors, or to the one or more
grounding electrodes used. The bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with Section 250-122 based on the
rating or setting of the largest overcUITent device protecting the feeder(s) or branch circuit(s) that supply the
building.
(4) Separately Derived Systems. The grounded conductor of the separately derived system shall be bonded to
the nearest available point of the interior metal water piping system in the area served by the separately derived
system. This connection shall be made at the same point on the separately derived system where the grounding
electrode conductor is connected. The bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with Table 250-66.
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X(b) Metal Gas Piping. Each aboveground portion ofa gas piping system upstream from the equipment shutoff
valve shall be electrically continuous and bonded to the grounding electrode system.
(c) Other Metal Piping. Interior metal piping that may become energized shall be bonded to the service
equipment enclosure, the grounded conductor at the service, the grounding electrode conductor where of
sufficient size, or to the one or more grounding electrodes used. The bonding jumper shall be sized in
accordance with Table 250-122 using the rating of the circuit that may energize the piping.
The equipment grounding conductor for the circuit that may energize the piping shall be permitted to serve as
the bonding means.
FPN: Bonding all piping and metal air ducts within the premises will provide additional safety.
(d) Structural Steel. Exposed interior structural steel that is interconnected to form a steel building frame and is
not intentionally grounded and may become energized shall be bonded to the service equipment enclosure, the
grounded conductor at the service, the grounding electrode conductor where of sufficient size, or to the one or
more,grounding electrodes used. The bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with Table 250-66 and
installed in accordance with Sections 250-64(a), (b), and (e). The points of attachment of the bonding jumpers
shall be accessible. f.ic..'~. ''"';;,,1
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. . 250-106. Lightning Protection Systems
The lightning protection system ground terminals shall be bonded to the building or structure grounding
electrode system. J~-.:t~a
FPN No.1: See Section 250-60 for use of air terminals. For further information, see Standard for the Installation of Lightning
Protection Systems, NFPA 780-1997, which contains detailed information on grounding, bonding, and spacing from lightning
protection systems.
FPN No.2: Metal mceways, enclosures, frames, and other noncurrent-carrying metal parts of electric equipment installed on a
building equipped with a lightning protection system may require bonding or spacing from the lightning protection conductors in
accordance with Standardfor the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, NFPA 780-1997. Separation from lightning
protection conductors is typically 6 ft (1.83 m) through air or 3 ft (0.92 m) through dense materials such as concrete, brick, or
wood.
..410-57. Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations
(a) Damp Locations. A receptacle 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 not inserted and receptacle covers closed).
An installation suitable for wet locations shall also be considered suitable for damp locations.
A receptacle shall be considered to be in a location protected from the weather where located under roofed open
porches, canopies, marquees, and the like, and will not be subjected to a beating rain or water runoff.
(b) Wet Locations.
1. A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it is not attended
while in use (e.g., sprinkler system controllers, landscape lighting, holiday lights, etc.) shall have an enclosure
that is weatherproof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed. ilc-.-nhil
2. A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it will be attended
while in use (e.g., portable tools, etc.) shall have an enclosure that is weatherproof when the attachment plug cap
is removed. !IC;;.mt;iiJ
(c) Bathtub and Shower Space. A receptacle shall not be installed within a bathtub or shower space.
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(d) Protection for Floor Receptacles. Standpipes of floor receptacles shall allow floor-cleaning equipment to
be operated without damage to receptacles.
(e) Flush Mounting with Faceplate. The enclosure for a receptacle installed in an outlet box flush-mounted on
a wall surface shall be made weatherproof by means of a weatherproof faceplate assembly that provides a
watertight connection between the plate and the wall surface.
(t) Installation. A receptacle outlet installed outdoors shall be located so that water accumulation is not likely
to touch the outlet cover or plate'lc~nt.;iJ
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1-7.2.3 Central Station Fire Alarm Systems. It shall be
conspicuously indicaled by lhe prime contractor (st't' Chaptn
-I) that the fire alarm system prO\'iding sen'ice at a prolecled
premises complies with all applicable requirements of lhis
code by providing a means of verification as specified in
either 1-7.2.3.1 or 1-7.2.3.2.
1-7.2.3.1 The installation shall be certificated.
1-7.2.3.1:1 Central station fire alarm systems providing
service that complies with all requirements of this code shall
be certificated by the organization that has listed the prime
contractor, and a document attesting to this certification
shaH be located on or near the fire alarm system control unit
or, where no control unit exists, on or near a fire alarm sys-
tem component.
1-7.2.3.1.2 A cemral repository of issued certification doc-
uments, accessible to the authority having jurisdiction, shall
be maintained by the organization that has listed the central
slation.
1.7.2.3.2 The installalion shall be placarded.
1-7.2.3.2.1 Central station fire alarm systems providing
sen-ice that complies with all requirements ofthis code shall
be conspicuously marked by lhe prime contractor to indicate
compliance. The marking shall be by means of one or more
securely affixed pla~ards.
1-7.2.3.2.2 The placard(s) shall be 20 in.2 (130 cm2) or
larger, shall be located on or near the fire alarm syslem con-
trol unit or, where no comrol unil exists, on or near a fire
alarm system component, and shall identify the central sta-
lion and, where applicable, the prime contractor by name
and telephone number.
1-7.3 Records. A complete unalterable record of the tests
I and operations of each syslem shall be kept until the next
test and for 1 year lhereafter. The record shall be available
for examination and, where required, reported to the
aUlhority having jurisdiction. Archiving of records by any
means shall be permitted ifhard copies oflhe records can be
provided promptly when requested.
Exaption: Whert' off-premises monitoring is provided, records of
all signo.ls, tests, and opt'ralions rt'cordt'd at the superoising Slo.tion
shall be mainto.int'd for not less than 1 Jt'ar.
Chapter 2* Household Fire Warning Equipment
I 2-1 Introduction.
2-1.1. Scope. This chapter contains minimum require-
, ments for the selection, installation. operation, and mainte-
nance of fire warning equipment for use within family living
units. The requirements of the other chapters shall not apply.
Exception: Whert' specifically indicatt'd.
2-1.2 Purpose.
2-1.2.1 Household fire warning syslems shall be designed
and installed to prO\;de sufficient warning of a fire to enable
occupants to escape. II is recognized that household fire warn-
ing systems might nOI be of material assistance to all occupants,
such as persons intimate with the ignition of a fire.
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J 2-1.2.2 This chapter is primarily concerned with life safety,
not Wilh protection of property. It presumes lhat a family
has an exit plan.
J 2-1.3 General.
2-1.3.1 A control and associaled equipment, a multiple or
J single station alarm(s), or. any combination thereof shall be
permiued to be used as a household fire warning system,
provided lhe requirements of2-1.3.7 are met.
2-1.3.2 Detection and alarm systems for use within the
protected household are covered by this chapter.
2-1.3.3 Supplementary functions, including the extension
of an alarm beyond the household, shall be permitted and
shall not interfere with the performance requirements of
this chapter.
2-1.3.4 Where the authority having jurisdiction requires a
household fire warning system to comply with the require-
ments of Chapter 4 or any other chapters of this code, the
requirements of Section 2-2 shall still apply.
2-1.3.5 The definitions of Sect on 1-4 shall apply.
2-1.3.6 This chapter does not exclude the use of fire alarm
systems complying with other chapters of this code in house-
hold applications, provided all of the requiremenu of this
chapter are met or exceeded.
2-1.3.7 All devices, combinations of devices, and equip-
ment to be installed in conformity with this chapter shall be
approved or listed for the purposes for which they are
intended.
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2-1.3.8 A device or system of devices having materials or
forms that differ from those detailed in this chapter shall be
permitted to be examined and tested according to the intent
of the chapter and, iffound equivalent, shall be permitted to
be approved.
2.1.3.9 Equivalency. Nothing in this code is intended to
prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent
or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness,
durability, and safety over those prescribed by this code,
provided technical documentation is submitted to the
authority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equi\'alency
and the system, method, or device is approved for the
intended purpose.
2.2 Basic Requirements.
2-2.1 Required Protection.
2-2.1.1* This code requires the following detectors within
the family living unit.
2-2.1.1.1 Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each
separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bed-
rooms and on each additional story of the family living unit,
including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfin-
ished attics. In new construction, a smoke detector also shall
be installed in each sleeping room.
2-2.1.1.2. For family living units with one or more split
levels (i.e., adjacent levels with less than one full story sepa-
ration between levels), a smoke detector required by
2-2.1.1.1 shall be permitted for an adjacent lower level,
including basements. (See Figure A-2-2.1.1.2.)
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Exaption: Where thi'rt is an inll'n1ming door bttwtt71 oni' In.'tl
and tM adjacent lowtr In.'tl, a smokt dttector shall be illstalled on
tM lou'er InJel.
2-2.1.1.3 Aulomatic sprinkler systems provided in accor-
dance with NFPA 130, StandardfortM Installation of Sprinkler
S.Tstems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured
HOml!s, or NFPA 13R, Standard for tM hutallation of Sprinklt'l"
Sysll'ms in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Sto-
nes in Height, shall be interconnected to sound alarm notifi-
cation appliances throughout the dwelling where a fire
warning system is provided.
12.2.2. Alarm Notification Appliances. Each automatic
alarm-initiating device shall cause the operation of an alarm
that shall be dearly audible in all bedrooms over background
noise levels with all inten'ening doors dosed. The tests of audi-
bility level shall be conducted with all household equipment
that might be in operation at night in full operation.
Examples of such equipment are window air conditioners
and room humidifiers. (See A-2-2.2 for additional infonnation.)
2.2.2.1 In new construction, where more than one smoke
detector is required by 2-2.1, detectors shall be arranged so
that operation of any smoke detector causes the alarm in all
smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound.
Exception: Configurations that provide equitJalent distribution of
the alann signal.
12.2.2.2. Standard Signal. Newly installed alarm notifica-
tion appliances used with a household fire warning system and
I single and multiple station smoke alarms shall produce the
audible emergency evacuation signal described in ANSI S3.41,
I Audible Emergency ElracuaJion Signal. Signals from different noti-
fication appliances shall not be required to be synchronized.
2.2.3 Alarm Notification Appliances for the Hearing
Impaired. In a household occupied by one or more hearing
impaired persons, each initiating device shall cause the opera-
tion of a visible alarm signal(s) in accordance with 2-4.4.2. Since
hearing deficits are often not apparent, the responsibility for
advising the appropriate persons shall be that of the hearing
impaired party. The responsibility for compliance shall be that
of the occupants of the family living unit.
Exception: A listed tactile signal shaU be pennitted to be employed.
2.3 Power Supplies.
2.3.1 General.
2.3.1.1 All power supplies shall have sufficient capacity to
operate the alarm signal(s) for at least 4 continuous minutes.
2-3.1.2 There shall be a primary (main) and a secondary
(standby) power source. For electrically powered household
fire warning equipment, the primary (main) power source
shall be ac; the secondary (standby) power source shall be a
battery.
Exception No.1: Where tM primo.ry (mo.in) power source is an
emergency circuit or a legally required standby circuit capable of
operating the system for at least 24 hours in the nonnal condition,
followed by not less than 4 minutes of alarm, a secondary (standby)
source shall not be required.
Exuptioll .vo. 2: Whl'rt tht' P';mllry' (maill) power so/au is a cir-
cuit of a/I optiollal standby systrm capahle of opaatillg tl" ~'5tem for
at least 24 hours, followed by not less thall 4 millutt's of alann, that
I1IUts tht' requirements for eitlll'r all t'lIIc'rgt'tlcy systnn or a ltgall.~
rl'quirtd .Ita lid"" systnn as defirlt'd ill .\'FPA iO, Natiollal Eltctncal
Code. A rtidts 700 and 701, rtsp,'cti1.'fl)', a .woruial)' (stalldby) sup-
ply shall not be uquirl'd.
Exaptiorl No.3: Dl'tectors alld alanlLS powtred from a I1IOnitortd
dc circuit of a control unit wlll'Te power for the control unit ml!l'ts the
requimnl'Tlts of Section 2-3 and the circuit mnains opl'Table upon
loss of primary (main) ac power.
Exception No.4: A detector alld a u'iuless trarLSmitll'r tMt ser.'es
only that dt"tector shall be pennitti'd to lw power<<i from a monitoud
battery prirnary (mo.in) source where part of a listed, monitored lou'
powl'r radio (wireless) system. If Sl'colldarJ' (standby) souru shall II0t
bl'uquired.
Exaption No.5: In existing cOllstnlCtion, either 071 ac primaT)'
power soura, as described in 2-3.2, or a monitorl'd battel)' prilnaT)'
(main) pou'er source, as described in 2-3.3, shall be pennittt'd. A
st'CondaT)' (standby) 50ura shallllot be rt'quirl'd.
Exuptioll No.6: Visible notificatioll appliallces required b.\'
2-4.4.2.
Exceptioll No.7: Where the primary' (maill) power 50uru is 11011-
l'lectrical, a sl'condary (standby) soura shallllot be rt'quirl'd. The
requiremellts of 2-3.5 shall appl.\'.
2-3.2 Primary Power Supply - AC.
2.3.2.1 An ac primary (main) power source shall be a
dependable commercial light and po'wer supply source. A
visible "power on" indicator shall be provided.
2.3.2.2 All electrical systems designed to be installed by
other than a qualified electrician shall be powered from a
source not in excess of 30 volts that meets the requirements
for power limited fire alarm circuits as defined in NFPA 70.
National Ell'ctrical Codl', Article i60.
2-3.2.3 A restraining means shall be used at the plug-in of
any cord connected installation.
2-3.2.4 AC primary (main) power shall be supplied either
from a dedicated branch circuit or the unswitched portion of
a branch circuit also used for power and lighting. Operation
of a switch (other than a circuit breaker) or a ground-fault
circuit-interrupter shall not cause loss of primary (main)
power. _
I Excl'jJtion No.1: Single or multiple station alarms with a super-
wed rechargeable standby batury that prmndes alleast 4 months of
optral.ion with a fully charged bat.tery.
Exception No.2: Where a ground-fault circuit-irlterrupter StTlltS
all electrical circuits within the hOllSehald.
2-3.2.5 Neither loss nor restoration of primary (main)
power shall cause an alarm signal.
I Excl'jJtion: An alann signal shall be pennitted within the hOllSl'-
hold but shall not exceed 2 seconds.
2-3.2.6 Where a secondary (standby) battery is pro\'ided,
the primary (main) power supply shall be of sufficient capac-
ity to operate the system under all conditions ofloading with
any secondary (standby) battery disconnected or fully dis-
charged.
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2-3.3 Primary Power Supply - Monitored Battery. House-
hold fire warning equipment shall be permiued to be pow-
ered by a battery. provided that the battery is monitored to
ensUl-e that the following conditions are met:
(a) All power requirements are met for at least 1 year of
baue~' life. including monthly testing.
(b) A distinctive audible trouble signal sounds before the
battery is incapable of operating (from causes such as aging
or terminal corrosion) the device(s) for alarm purposes.
(c) For a unit employing a lock-in alann feature. auto-
matic transfer is provided from alarm to a trouble condition.
(d) The unit is capable of producing an alarm signal for at
least 4 minutes at the battery voltage at which a trouble sig-
nal is normally obtained. followed by not less than 7 days of
trouble signal operation.
(e) The audible trouble signal is produced at least once
e'"ery minute for 7 consecutive days.
(f) Acceptable replacement batteries are clearly identified
I b," the manufacturer's name and model number on the unit
near the battery compartment.
(g) A readily noticeable, ,'isible indication is displayed
when a primary battery is removed from the unit.
(h) Any unit that uses a nonrechargeable bauery as a pri-
mary power supply that is capable of a 10-year or greater
service life, including testing, and meets the requirements of
2-3.3(b) through (e) shall not be required to have a replace-
able battery.
2.3.4 Secondary (Standby) Power Supply.
2-3.4.1 Removal or disconnection of a battery used as a
seconda~' (standby) power source shall cause a distinctive
audible or visible trouble signal.
2-3.4.2 Acceptable replacement batteries shall be clearly
identified by manufacturer's name and model number on
the unit near the battery compartment. .
2-3.4.3 Where required by law for disposal reasons.
rechargeable batteries shall be removable.
2-3.4.4 Automatic Recharging.
2-3.4.4.1 Automatic recharging shall be prO\ided where a
rechargeable bauery is used as the secondary (standby) supply.
The supply shall be capable of operating the system for at least
24 hours in the normal condition, followed by not less than 4
minutes of alarm. Loss of the secondary (standby) source shall
sound an audible trouble signal at least once every minute.
2-3.4.4.2 The battery shall be recharged within 4 hours
where power is provided from a circuit that can be switched
on or ofT by means other than a circuit breaker, or within 48
hours where power is prO\'ided from a circuit that cannot be
switched on or ofT by means other than a circuit breaker.
-2.3.4.5 Where automatic recharging is not provided. the
bauery shall be monitored to ensure that the following con-
ditions are met:
(a) All power requirements are met for at least 1 year of
batte~' life.
(b) A distinctive audible trouble signal sounds before the
battery capacity has been depleted below the level required
to produce an alarm signal for 4 minutes.
2-3.5 Primary Power - Nonelectrical. A suitable spring-
wound mechanism shall provide power for the nonelectrical
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I portion of a listed single station alarm. A visible indication
shall be provided to show that sufficient operating power is
not available.
2-4 Equipment Perfonnance.
2-4.1 General. The failure of any nonreliable or short-life
component that renders the detector inoperable shall be
readily apparent to the occupant of the living unit without
the need for test.
2-4.2 Smoke Detectors. Each smoke detector shall detect
abnormal quantities of smoke that can occur in a dwelling.
shall properly operate in the normal environmental condi-
tions of a household. and shall be in compliance with
ANSI/UL 268. Sill nda rd for Safety Smoke Detectors for Fire Pro-
tective Signaling Systems, or A:-.ISI/VL 217, Slllndard for Safely
Single and J1ultiple Station Smoke Detectors.
2-4.3* Heat Detectors.
2-4.3.1 Each heat detector. including a heat detector inte-
grally mounted on a smoke detector, shall detect abnormally
high temperature or rate-of-temperature rise. and all such
I detectors shall be listed for not less than 50-ft (l5-m) spacing.
2-4.3.2* Fixed temperature detectors shall have a temper-
ature rating at least 250F (l40C) above the normal ambient
temperature and shall not be rated 500F (280C) higher than
the maximum anticipated ambient temperature in the room
or space where installed.
2-4.4 Alarm Signaling Intensity.
2-4.4.1 All alarm-sounding appliances shall ha"e a mini-
mum rating of85 dBA at IO ft (3 m).
Exception: An additional sounding applwme intended for UM in
the sa11lt room as the user. such as a bedroom, 1TUly have a sound
pressure let/el as low as i5 dBA at 10ft (3 m).
2-4.4.2 Visible notification appliances used in rooms where a
hearing impaired person(s) sleeps shall have a minimum rating
of 177 candela for a maximum room size of 14 ft x 16 ft
(4.27 m x 4.88 m). For larger rooms, the visible notification
appliance shall be located within 16 ft (4.88 m) of the piUow_
Visible notification appliances in olher areas shall have a mini-
mum rating of 15 candela.
Exception: Where a visible notification applwme in a sleePing
room is mounted more than 24 in. (610 mm) below the ceiling, a
minimum rating of 1 If) candeu.z shall be permitted.
2-4.5 Control Equipment.
2-4.5.1 The control equipment shall be automatically
restoring upon restoration of electrical power.
2.4.5.2 The control equipment shall be of a lype that
"locks in" on an alarm condition. Smoke deteclion circuits
shall not be required to lock in.
2-4.5.3 If a reset switch is prO\'ided, it shall be of a self-
restoring type.
2-4.5.4 An alarm-silencing switch or an audible trouble-
silencing switch shall not be required to be provided.
Exception: Where the switch's silenced position is indicated by a
readily apparent sigTUll.
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2-4.5.5 Each electrical lire warning system and each single
station smoke detector shall have an integral test means to
allow the householder to check the sntem and the sensitiv-
ity of the detector(s). .
2-4.6 Monitoring Integrity of Installation Conductors.
A.II means of interconnecting initiating devices or notifica-
tion appliances shall be monitored for the integrity of the
interconnecting pathways up to the connections to the
device or appliance so that the occurrence of a single open
or single ground fault. which prevents normal operation of
the system. is indicated by a distinctive trouble signal.
I Exception No.1: Condudors con1U'cting multiple station a/anns,
prol.;ded a single fault on the wiring cannot prevent single station
operation of an)' of the interconnected deuctors.
EXCl'ption ,\"0. 2: Circuits exlmding from single or multiple sta-
I tion alarms to required remote notification appliances, provided
operation of the test feature on any deuctor causes all C0111U'cted
appliances to actimte.
2-4.7 Combination System.
2-4.7.1 Where common wiring is employed for a combina-
tion system. the equipment for other than the fire warning
signaling system shall be connected to the common wiring of
the system so that shon circuits. open circuits, grounds, or
any fault in this equipment or interconnection between this
equipment and the fire warning system wiring does not
interfere with the supervision of the fire warning system or
prevent alarm or trouble signal operation.
2-4.7.2 In a firelburglar system. the operation shall be as
follows:
(a) A fire alarm signal shall take precedence or be deady
recognizable over any other signal even when the nonfire
alarm signal is initiated first.
(b) Distinctive alarm signals shall be used so that fire
alarms can be distinguished from other functions such as
burglar alarms. The use of a common sounding appliance
for fire and burglar alarms shall be permitted where distinc-
tive signals are used. (Set 2-2.2.2.)
2-4.8 Low Power Wireless Systems. Household fire warn-
ing systems utilizing low power wireless transmission of sig-
nals within the protected household shall comply with the
requirements of Section 3-13.
Exception: Paragraph 3-13.4.5 shall not apply.
2-4.9 Supervising Station Systems.
2-4.9.1 Any communications method described in Section
4-5 shall be permitted for transmission of signals from house-
hold fire warning equipment to a supervising station. All of the
provisions of Section 4-5 shall apply. as appropriate.
Exception No. J: Only 0111' telePhone li1U'sluzll be required for one-.
and two-family residences.
Exception 10.'0. 2: Each D.-4CT shall be required to be programmed
to call a single DACR number on1.".
Exception No.3: Each DACT seT'!'ing a one- or twojami1." resi-
dence shall transmit a test signal to its associated reeeiver at least
monthly.
2-4.9.2* On receipt of an alarm signal from household fire
warning equipment, the supervising station shall immedi-
ate'" (within 90 seconds) retransmit the alarm to the public
fire communications center.
Exreption: The supm.ising station shall be pamitted to contact the
residence for verificatiotl of an alonll condition and, where acrept-
able assu ranee is provided within 90 seconds that the fire service is
not nuded. retransmission of an a/ann to the public seroice fire com-
munications crour sholl not be required.
2-5 Installation.
2.5.1 General.
2.5.1.1 General Provisions.
I 2-5.1.1.1* All equipment shall be installed in a workman-
like manner.
2-5.1.1.2 All devices shall be so located and mounted that
accidental operation is not caused by jarring or vibration.
2-5.1.1.3 All installed household fire warning equipment
shall be mounted so as to be supported independently of its
attachment to wires.
2.5.1.1.4 All equipment shall be restored to normal as
promptly as possible after each alarm or test.
2-5.1.1.5 The supplier or installing contractor shall pro-
vide the owner with:
(a) An instruction booklet illustrating typical installation
layouts.
(b) Instruction charts describing the operation, method
and frequency of testing, and proper maintenance of house-
hold fire warning equipment.
(c) Printed information for establishing a household
emergency evacuation plan.
(d) Printed information to inform owners where they can
obtain repair or replacement service. and where and how
pans requiring regular replacement (such as batteries or
bulbs) can be obtained within 2 .....eeks.
12-5.1.2 Interconnection of Detectors or Multiple Station
Alarms.
(a) Where the interconnected wiring is unsupervised, no
I more than 18 multiple station alarms shall be intercon-
nected in..a multiple station configuration.
(b) Where the interconnecting wiring is supervised. the
number of interconnected detectors shall be limited to 64.
I 2-5.1.2.1* Interconnection that causes other alarms to
sound shall be limited to an individual family living unit.
Remote annunciation from single or multiple station alarms
shall be permitted.
12-5.1.2.2 No more than 12 smoke alarms shall be intercon-
nected in a multiple station connection. The remainder of
the alarms shall be permitted to be of other types.
2-5.2* Detector Location and Spacing.
2-5.2.1* Smoke Detectors
2-5.2.1.1 Smoke detectors in rooms with ceiling slopes
greater than I ft in 8 ft (1 01 in 8 01) horizontally shall be
located at the high side of the room.
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2-5.2.1.2 .-\ smoke detector installed in a stairwell shall be
so located as to ensure that smoke rising in the stairwell can-
not be prevemed from reaching the detector by an imerven-
ing door or obstruction.
2-5.2.1.3 .-\ smoke detector installed to detect a fire in the
basement shall be located in close proximity to lhe stairway
leading to the floor above.
I 2-5.2.1.4 The smoke detector installed to comply with
2-2.1.1.1 on a story without a separate sleeping area shall be
located in close proximity to the stairway leading to the floor
above.
2-5.2.1.5* Smoke detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling
at least 4 in. (102 mm) from a wall or on a wall with the top
of the detector not less than 4 in. (102 mm) nor more than
12 in. (305 mm) below the ceiling.
Exception: Where the mounting suiface might become consider-
ably wanner or cooler than the room, such as a poorly insulllted ceil-
ing below an unfinisMd allic or an exterior wall. the detectors shall
be mounted on an inside wall.
2-5.2...6 Smoke detectors shall not be located within kitch-
ens or garages, or in other spaces where temperatures can
I fall below 400F (40C) or exceed 1000F (380C). Smoke detec-
tors shall not be located closer than 3 ft (0.9 m) horizontally
from:
(a) The door to a kitchen.
(b) The door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower.
(c) The supply registers of a forced air heating or cooling
I system, and outside of the airflow from those registers.
Exception: Detectors specifically listed for the application.
2-5.2.2* Heat Detectors.
2-5.2.2.. On smooth ceilings. heat detectors shall be
installed within the strict limitations of their listed spacing.
2.5.2.2.2 For sloped ceilings having a rise greater than 1 ft
in 8 ft (I m in 8 m) horizontally, the detector shall be located
on or near the ceiling at or within 3 ft (0.9 m) of the peak.
The spacing of additional detectors, if any. shall be based on
a horizontal distance measurement. not on a measurement
along the slope of the ceiling.
2-5.2.2.3* Heat detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling
at least 4 in. (102 mm) from a ,,'all or on a wall with the top
of the detector not less than 4 in. (102 mm) nor more than
12 in. (305 mm) below the ceiling.
Exception: Where the mounting suiface might become consider-
ably wanner or cooler than the room. such as a poorly insubJted ceil-
ing heloUl an unfinished allic or an exterior u.'flll. tM detectors shall
be mounted on an inside wall.
2-5.2.2.4 In rooms with open joists or beams. all ceiling-
'mounted detectors shall be located on the bottom of such
joists or beams.
2-5.2.2.5* Detectors installed on an open-joisted ceiling
shall have their smooth ceiling spacing reduced where this
spacing is measured at right angles to solid joists; in the case
of heat detectors. this spacing shall not exceed 1/2 of the
listed spacing.
2-5.3 Wiring and Equipment. The installation of wiring
and equipment shall be in accordance with the requirements
of NFPA 70. Natio7U11 Electrical Code. Article 760.
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2-6 Maintenance and Tests.
2-6..* Maintenance. Where batteries are used as a Source
of energy. they shall be replaced in accordance with the rec-
ommendations of the alarm equipment manufactUJ'er.
I EXCfption: Batteries d"scribed ill 2-3.3(11).
2-6.2* Tests.
, 2-6.2.1 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alanns. Home-
owners shall inspect and test smoke alarms and all con-
nected appliances in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions at least monthly.
2-6.2.2 Fire Alarm Systems. Homeowners shall test sys-
tems in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
,shall ha\'e every household fire alarm system having a con-
trol panel tested by a qualified service technician at least
everv 3 vears. This test shall be conducted according to the
method; of Chapter i.
2-7 Markings and Instructions. A.II household fire warn-
ing equipment or systems shall be plainly marked with the
following information on the unit:
(a) Manufacturer's or listee's name, address. and model
number;
(b) A mark or certification that the unit has been
approved or listed by a testing laboratory;
(c) Electrical rating (where applicable);
(d) Temperature rating (where applicable);
(e) Spacing rating (where applicable);
(f) Operating instructions;
(g) Test instructions;
(h) Maintenance instructions;
(i) Replacement and service instructions.
Exception: WMre space limitario1lS prohibit inclusion of 2-7 (g).
'(h). and (i), a label or plaque suilllble for penllanent atlllchment
within the lilling unit. or a monufacturers momull. shall be pro-
vided with the equiPment and referenced on the equipment. In the
case of a household fire iL'arning system. the required infonTUltion
sluJlI be prominently displa.wd at the control panel.
Chapter 3 Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems
3-1 Scope. This chapter provides requirements for the
application. installation, and performance of fire alarm sys-
tems, including fire alarm and supervisory signals. within
protected premises.
3.2 General. The systems covered in this chapter are
intended to be used for the protection of life by automati-
cally indicating the necessity for evacuation of the building
or fire area. and for the protection of property through the
automatic notification of responsible persons and for the
automatic activation of fire safety functions. The require-
ments of the other chapters shall also apply.
Exception No. I: Where the requirements of other cluJpters conflict
with the requirements of this chapter.
I Exception No.2: For household fire u'flrning equiPment protect-
ing a single living utlit. Sl'l' Chapter 2.
'Exception No.3: For the peifonnance, instlllkztion, and operation
requirements of continuous(\" attended fire alarm system superoising