NEC Code Changes

Overview of 2011
Related to Electrical
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NEC SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE
210.7 Disconnection of Multiple Branch Circuits and 1
Multiwire Branch Circuits
210.8 Readily Accessible GFCIs 2
210.8(A)(7) GFCI Protection of Receptacles Near Sinks in Dwellings 3
210.8(B)(5) Exception no. 2 to (5) GFCI Protection of Receptacles 4
Near Sinks in Health Care Facilities
210.8(B)(6) GFCI Protection of Indoor Wet Location Receptacles 5
210.8(B)(7) GFCI Protection of Receptacles in Locker Rooms 6
210.8(B)(8) GFCI Protection for Receptacles in Commercial Garages 7
210.12(A) Exception 1 & 2 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) 8
Protection of Outlets in Dwellings
210.12(B) Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Protection of 9
Outlets in Dwellings
210.52(A)(2)(1) Receptacle Spacing in Dwelling Units 10
210.52(A)(4) Countertop Receptacles 11
210.52(C)(4) Separate Countertop Spaces 12
210.52(C)(5) & 210.52(D) Receptacles in Kitchen and Bathroom Countertops 13
210.52(E)(3) Receptacles on Balconies, Decks and Porches 14
210.52(G) Receptacles in Basements, Garages and 15
Accessory Buildings
210.52(I) Receptacle Outlets in Dwelling Unit Foyers 16
285.25 Type 3 Surge-Protective Devices 17
(Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors)
310 Conductors for General Wiring 18
314.24 Outlet and Device Box Depth 19
314.27(A) Outlet Boxes for Luminaires 20
314.27(C) Outlet Boxes for Ceiling Fans 21
380.1 & 380.23 Multioutlet Assemblies 22
390.2 Underfloor Raceways 23
404.2(C) Switches Controlling Lighting Loads 24
404.9(B) Exceptions nos. 1, 2, & 3 Grounding of Snap Switches, 25

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 210.7

Dimmers and Similar Control Switches Disconnection of Multiple Branch Circuits and
NEC SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE Multiwire Branch Circuits
404.14(F) Snap Switch Rating for Plug and Cord Connected Loads 26
406.2 & 406.14 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Child Care Areas 27
406.4(D)(4) Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection of 28
Replacement Receptacles
406.4(D)(5) Tamper-Resistant Replacement Receptacles 29
406.4(D)(6) Weather-Resistant Replacement Receptacles 30
406.6 Recessed Receptacle Faceplates 31
406.9(B)(1) Receptacles in Wet Locations 32
406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles for Dwelling Units 33
406.13 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Guest Rooms 34
and Guest Suites
430.42(C), 430.81(B), Cord and Plug Connected Motors 35
430.109(F) ■ Ungrounded conductors must be simultaneously disconnected when two or
517.13(B)(1)(2) Grounding of Receptacles in Patient Care Areas of 36 more branch circuits supply devices on the same yoke.
Health Care Facilities
Section 210.7 is intended to reduce the likelihood of unexpected shock
517.16 Isolated Ground Receptacles in Health Care Facilities 37 hazards for persons working on devices on the same yoke that are
517.18(B) & 517.19(B)(2) Patient Bed Location Receptacles in Health Care Facilities 38 connected to multiple branch circuits.
517.20(A) Receptacles in Wet Procedure Location Patient Care Areas 39
A means to simultaneously disconnect the ungrounded conductors must be
518.3(B) Temporary Wiring in Exhibition Halls 40
provided at the point where the branch circuits originate when two or more
525.23 GFCI Protection for Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs 41 branch circuits supply devices on the same yoke. Although the title in the
550.13(B) GFCI Protection of Receptacles in 42 2011 NEC® for Section 210.7 has changed to clearly state this section deals
Mobile/Manufactured Homes with Multiple Branch Circuits, the requirement remains the same.
550.13(F)(1) Receptacles Near Bathtubs and Shower Stalls in 43 Section 210.4(B) addresses a similar hazard when a multiwire branch circuit
Mobile/Manufactured Homes supplies devices on the same yoke. The ungrounded conductors must also
550.25 AFCI Protection of Branch Circuits in 44 be simultaneously disconnected at the point where the branch circuit
Mobile/Manufactured Homes originates.
551.47(L) & 552.48 (K) Receptacle Faceplates in Recreational Vehicles 45
An informational note was added to Section 404.8(C) as a reminder that
and Park Trailers
Section 210.7 applies if multiple circuits are supplying a multipole switch.
552.59(A) Park Trailer Outdoor Receptacles and Switches 46
590.4(D)(2) Receptacles in Temporary Installations 47
604.6(A)(5) Manufactured Wiring Systems 48
625 Electric Vehicle Charging System 49
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SECTION 210.8 SECTION 210.8(A)(7)

Readily Accessible GFCIs GFCI protection of Receptacles Near Sinks in Dwellings

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■ 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles within 6 feet of a sink in a dwelling must
■ GFCIs installed per 210.8 must be readily accessible. be GFCI protected.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters that provide protection for GFCI protection must be provided for receptacles within 6 feet of all sinks
receptacles as specified in Sections 210.8 (A), (B) and (C) must now in a dwelling. Previously, the requirement applied only to laundry, wet bar
be installed in a readily accessible location. GFCIs are marked “test and utility sinks. This revision to the 2011 NEC® parallels the requirement
monthly” and are provided with a test button that must be operated in Section 210.8(B)(5) to provide GFCI protection for receptacles within
6 feet of sinks in commercial and other non-dwelling installations. The
monthly to insure that the GFCI is functioning properly. Locating a code now insures that the same level of GFCI protection is provided for
GFCI where it is accessible will increase the likelihood that the GFCI receptacles near sinks in all installations.
will be tested by the user. A location that is Readily Accessible is
defined in Article 100 of the NEC®. Although Section 210.8(A)(7) states that the requirement applies to sinks
other than those in kitchens, the intent is not to exempt countertop
receptacles near kitchen sinks from having GFCI protection. Kitchen
countertop receptacles are to required to have GFCI protection per Section
210.8(A)(6). As a result, receptacles that serve countertops located near
kitchen sinks will have GFCI protection. The wording of Section 210.8(A)(7)
is intended to make it clear that other receptacles, such as dishwasher and
disposal receptacles that may be within 6 feet of a kitchen countertop sink,
are not required to have GFCI protection.

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SECTION 210.8(B)(5) Exception No.2 to (5) SECTION 210.8(B)(6)

GFCI Protection of Receptacles Near Sinks in GFCI Protection of Indoor Wet Location Receptacles
Health Care Facilities

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■ GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles within 6
feet of sinks except in patient bed locations in general care or critical ■ 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles located in indoor wet locations are
care areas. required to be GFCI protected.
The exception to Section 210.8(B)(5) has been revised to make it clear This new section has been added to the 2011 NEC® to require GFCI
that GFCI protection is not required for receptacles located near sinks protection for receptacles located in indoor wet locations in other than
in patient bed locations of general care or critical care areas. There is dwellings. An indoor wet location is an area such as a car wash or food
concern that receptacles located near hand washing sinks in these processing facility.
areas may be used for patient care life support, monitoring, and other
portable patient care equipment that should not be plugged into a Receptacles located in indoor wet locations are exposed to the same
receptacle protected by a GFCI. potentially hazardous conditions that exist in outdoor wet locations.
Section 210.8(B)(4) requires outdoor receptacles to be GFCI protected.
Patient Bed Locations, Critical Care Areas and General Care Areas are This new requirement will insure that receptacles in indoor wet
defined in Article 517 of the code. locations are provided with the same level of GFCI protection.

This exception does not apply to other locations in Health Care

Facilities. The exception is specific to General and Critical Care Areas.
A receptacle located within 6 feet of a sink in other areas must be
GFCI protected.

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SECTION 210.8(B)(7) SECTION 210.8(B)(8)

GFCI Protection of Receptacles in Locker Rooms GFCI Protection for Receptacles in Commercial Garages

■ 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles in garages where electrical diagnostic

■ 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles located in a locker room with an equipment, electrical hand tools or portable lighting equipment is used
associated shower facility must be GFCI protected. must be GFCI protected.
GFCI protection is now required for receptacles located in locker GFCI protection for receptacles in dwelling unit garages is required
rooms that have an associated shower facility. A shower located near by Section 210.8(A)(2). Section 511.12 requires GFCI protection for
a locker room may create a hazardous condition. The damp and wet receptacles in commercial service and repair garages where volatile
conditions in a locker room due to proximity to a shower, the use of flammable liquids or gases are used for vehicle fuel or power.
electrical personal grooming equipment, such as a hair dryer, people This new Section, 210.8(B)(8), ensures that the same level of GFCI
with bare feet exposed to the damp tile floor of a locker room, all protection for receptacles will be provided in all garages, service bays
contribute to the increased risk of electrical shock. GFCI protected and similar areas where electrical diagnostic equipment, electrical
receptacles will provide a significantly increased level of safety in this hand tools and portable lighting equipment are used. An example of
type of environment. a garage or service area not previously covered is a service facility for
plug-in electric hybrid vehicles.

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SECTION 210.12(A) Exception 1&2 SECTION 210.12(B)

Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Protection of Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Protection of
Outlets in Dwellings Outlets in Dwellings

■ A Circuit Breaker or Receptacle Type AFCI must provide protection of

■ A Receptacle Type AFCI may provide protection of the branch circuit. branch circuit extensions and modifications.
In the 2008 NEC® the definition for an AFCI was in section 210.12(A). The definition Section 210.12(A) in the 2011 NEC® requires AFCI protection for
has been relocated to Article 100 in the 2011 NEC®. 120 volt, 15 and 20 amp branch circuits supplying outlets in family
As a result of moving the AFCI definition to article 100, the requirements for AFCI
rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms,
protection that were stated in Section 210.12(B) in the 2008 NEC® have been sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms
moved to section 210.12(A). Section 210.12(A) in the 2011 NEC® requires AFCI or areas.
protection for 120 volt, 15 and 20 amp branch circuits supplying outlets in family
rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, A new section, 210.12(B), has been added to require AFCI protection
recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas.
for branch circuit modifications and extensions of the circuits specified
The exceptions to 210.12(A) permit a receptacle type Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI to in Section 210.12(A). The AFCI protection for the modified or extended
provide the required protection when located at the first outlet of the branch circuits may be a listed Combination AFCI at the origin of the branch
circuit under the following conditions: circuit or a listed Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI located at the first
Exception No. 1 – The branch circuit conductors from the origin of the branch receptacle outlet of the circuit.
circuit to the first outlet are installed in RMC, IMC, EMT, MC cable or steel
armored AC cable. Metal outlet and junction boxes must also be used between the The Combination AFCI located at the origin of the branch circuit is
origin of the branch circuit and the first outlet. typically a circuit breaker AFCI. The Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI located
Exception No. 2 – The branch circuit conductors from the branch circuit
at the first receptacle outlet will be a receptacle type AFCI. Either
overcurrent device to the first outlet are installed in listed metal or nonmetallic device may be used to meet the requirements of 210.12(B).
conduit or tubing encased in at least 2 inches of concrete.

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SECTION 210.52(A)(2)(1) SECTION 210.52(A)(4)

Receptacle Spacing in Dwelling Units Countertop Receptacles

■ Fixed cabinets are not included in determining the unbroken wall ■ Receptacles serving countertops are not considered as meeting the
space for receptacle spacing. general provisions for receptacle spacing.
Section 210.52(A) provides the spacing requirements for the A new section, 210.52(A)(4), has been added to make it clear that the
installation of receptacles in dwellings. When measured horizontally countertop receptacles installed to comply with Section 210.52(C) may
along the floor line of a wall space no point may be more than 6 feet not be considered as the receptacles that meet the general provision
from a receptacle. Section 210.52(A)(2)(1) defines a wall space as any installation requirements for receptacles in Section 210.52(A). The
space that is at least 2 feet wide and is uninterrupted along the floor countertop receptacles are intended to serve the appliances that are
line by an opening. In addition to openings, this section has been used on a countertop space.
revised to include fixed cabinets. This insures that fixed cabinets, such
as kitchen cabinets, are taken into account and are not included when
determining the unbroken width of a wall space.

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SECTION 210.52(C)(4) SECTION 210.52(C)(5) and 210.52(D)

Separate Countertop Spaces Receptacles in Kitchen and Bathroom Countertops

■ Listed receptacle assemblies may be installed in kitchen and bathroom

■ Receptacles are required in separate countertop spaces. countertops.
The conditions describing when a countertop space is divided into Section 406.4(E) prohibits the installation of receptacles in a face up
separate countertop spaces by a counter-mounted cooking unit, position in countertops. However, sections 210.52(C)(5) and 210.52(D)
range or sink have been moved from the general Section 210.52(C) to have been revised to permit listed receptacle outlet assemblies to be
subsection 210.52(C)(4). Although the requirement has not changed, it installed in kitchen and bathroom countertops. This change has been
was recognized that Section 210.52(C)(4) is the section that deals with made to allow the installation of receptacle assemblies in the top
separate countertop spaces. surface of a countertop. The receptacle assemblies must be listed to
insure that they have been evaluated to function properly when
exposed to conditions likely to be encountered in countertop
installations, such as liquid spills and splashing. A typical receptacle
assembly for this application is a pop up type of receptacle having a
cover that is flush with the countertop when not in use and pops up
when operated to reveal the receptacle face.

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SECTION 210.52(E)(3) SECTION 210.52(G)

Receptacles on Balconies, Decks and Porches Receptacles in Basements, Garages and Accessory Buildings

■ The receptacle must be located within the perimeter of the balcony, ■ At least one receptacle outlet is required in each basement, garage and
deck or porch. accessory building in one family dwellings.
At least one 125 volt, 15 or 20 amp outdoor receptacle must be Accessory buildings have been added as a location where at least
provided to serve a balcony, deck or porch of a dwelling. The one receptacle must be installed. Many dwellings have additional
receptacle must be located within the perimeter of the balcony, deck buildings, other than garages, where electrical equipment is utilized.
or porch. This requirement is intended to avoid the use of extension Section 210.8(A)(2) requires the receptacle to be GFCI protected.
cords routed from an inside receptacle through windows or doorways
to supply holiday lighting and other electrically operated products used
outdoors. The 2008 NEC® had an exception stating that for areas less
than 20 ft2 a receptacle was not required. The 2011 NEC® has deleted
this exception recognizing that electrically operated products could be
used on decks, porches and balconies having an area less than
specified in the exception.

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SECTION 210.52(I) SECTION 285.25

Receptacle Outlets in Dwelling Unit Foyers Type 3 Surge-Protective Devices
(Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors)

■ Type 3 SPDs are permitted to be installed on the load side of the branch
■ Receptacles must be installed in foyers. circuit overcurrent protection.
Receptacle outlets will now be required in foyers. This change Type 3 Surge Protective Devices (SPD) installed on the load side of the branch
recognizes that many homes are built with large foyers. Lamps and circuit overcurrent protection were required by Section 285.25 of the 2008 NEC® to
other cord and plug connected electrical equipment will be located be located at least 30 feet from the service. In the 2011 NEC® this section has been
revised to state that the requirement to install the Type 3 SPD at least 30 feet from
in these foyers and receptacles are required for connection of this the service is necessary only when specified in the manufacturers instructions. This
equipment. A foyer having an area of greater than 60 ft² must have a change recognizes that a Type 3 SPD that has been subjected to additional testing
receptacle located in each continuous wall that has a width of at least may be installed anywhere in the branch circuit on the load side of the overcurrent
3 ft that is unbroken by a floor to ceiling window, a door or other protection. UL 1449, the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, requires a Type 3
similar opening. SPD that has not been evaluated by the additional testing to be marked “CAUTION –
Do not install this device if there is not at least 10 meters (30 feet) or more of wire
between the electrical outlet and the electrical service panel.” If this marking does
not appear on the SPD or in the instruction sheet the Type 3 SPD may be installed
anywhere in the branch circuit.
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ARTICLE 310 SECTION 314.24

Conductors for General Wiring Outlet and Device Box Depth

■ A box must have sufficient depth for the installation of a large device or
■ Article 310 has been reorganized and renumbered. utilization equipment.
The reorganization of Article 310 has resulted in the renumbering This section of the code requires boxes to have sufficient depth to
of most of the sections and tables and the relocation of some of prevent damage to the conductors when devices or utilization
the requirements. One notable change is that Table 310.16 for the equipment are installed as intended in the box. Section 314.24 has
allowable ampacities of conductors is now Table 310.15(B)(16) in the been revised for the 2011 NEC® to include devices. This requirement
2011 NEC®. The ambient temperature correction factors have been previously applied only to utilization equipment. Section 314.24
removed from the allowable ampacity Tables and now appear specifies the depth of the box and the required clearance, taking into
relocated to new section 310.15(B)(2) and Tables 310.15(B)(2)(a) consideration a variety of conductor sizes.
and 310.15(B)(2)(b). There have also been changes to the allowable
ampacities for several different conductor sizes in Table 310.15(B)(16).

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SECTION 314.27(A) SECTION 314.27(C)

Outlet Boxes for Luminaires Outlet Boxes for Ceiling Fans

■ A box listed for support of a ceiling-suspended fan must be installed

■ Outlet boxes are permitted to support luminaires in walls and ceilings. when a spare ungrounded conductor is provided.
Section 314.27(A) has been revised to more clearly state the outlet box When a ceiling box is installed in a location where a ceiling-suspended
requirements for supporting luminaires at wall and ceiling outlets. fan may be installed and when a spare, separately switched,
Ceiling outlet boxes intended to support a luminaire must be able to ungrounded conductor is provided, the box must be listed for support
support at least 50 pounds. A box may be used to support a luminaire of a fan. Section 314.27(C) has been revised to recognize that when a
weighing more than 50 pounds if the box is listed and marked for the ceiling box is installed under these conditions it is likely that a ceiling-
maximum luminaire weight to be supported. suspended fan will be installed on the box. This requirement applies
only to single and multi-family dwellings.
A wall box intended to support a luminaire must be marked to indicate
the maximum weight of the luminaire to be supported, if other than
50 pounds. An exception allows wall type luminaires weighing
6 pounds or less to be supported by device boxes, plaster rings or
other boxes when the luminaire is secured by at least two No. 6 or
larger screws.

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SECTION 380.1 and SECTION 380.23 SECTION 390.2

Multioutlet Assemblies Underfloor Raceways

■ Field assembled Multioutlet Assemblies must comply with wire bending

space and pull box requirements. ■ A new definition for Underfloor Raceway has been added to the code.

Article 380 provides the installation requirements for Multioutlet Although the requirements in Article 390 for Underfloor Raceways
Assemblies. A new Section, 380.23, specifies the wire bending space and remain the same, Section 390.2 now provides a definition. Underfloor
pull requirements for conductors in field assembled multioutlet assemblies. Raceways are installed flush or beneath the floor surface and are
Section 380.23 does not apply to listed, factory assembled multioutlet
intended for the installation of conductors. The underfloor raceway
assemblies.
may be equipped with junction boxes for access to the conductors as
Section 380.23(A) requires insulated conductors installed in a field well as a wide variety of fittings such as floor boxes and pedestals that
assembled multioutlet assembly to comply with the wire bending space allow power, voice and data connectivity.
specifications in Table 312.6(A). Where a multioutlet assembly is used
as a pull box for 4 AWG or larger insulated conductors, Section 380.23(B)
requires compliance with Section 314.28(A)(1) for straight pulls and Section
314.28(A)(2) for angle pulls.

Section 380.23 applies only to field assembled multioutlet assemblies.

There was concern that conductors could be damaged when installed in
field assembled multioutlet assemblies.

Another change to this Article is that Section 380.1 has been revised to add
an informational note that directs the user to the definition of a Multioutlet
Assembly in Article 100.

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SECTION 404.2(C) SECTION 404.9(B) Exceptions Nos. 1, 2, & 3

Switches Controlling Lighting Loads Grounding of Snap Switches, Dimmers
and Similar Control Switches

■ A snap switch, dimmer or similar control switch shall be connected to the

■ A grounded circuit conductor shall be provided at the switch location. equipment grounding conductor.
This is a new section that requires the grounded circuit conductor of the lighting This section requires snap switches, dimmers and similar control switches to be connected
circuit to be provided at the switch location. Many lighting control devices, such as to the equipment grounding conductor by the means specified in Section 404.9(B)(1) and
an occupancy sensor, require low levels of stand-by current for proper operation. (2). This rule ensures that a metal faceplate installed on the switch will be grounded.
In many installations, the equipment grounding conductor is the only available There are three exceptions to this requirement:
conductor that can be used as a circuit conductor for this low level stand-by
current. The intent of this change in the code is to be certain that the lighting Exception No. 1 – A replacement switch is not required to be connected to the equipment
circuit grounded conductor is available for the proper operation of the lighting grounding conductor where the equipment grounding conductor is not available in the
switch enclosure. Where the replacement switch is installed 8 feet vertically or 5 feet
control device. This ensures that operation of the control device does not rely on
horizontally from ground or grounded metal objects it must have a nonconducting
connection to the equipment grounding conductor. The result is that there will
faceplate secured by nonmetallic screws or the circuit must be protected by a GFCI.
be no undesirable current on the equipment grounding conductor. The use of
electronic lighting control devices is expected to increase due to increased Exception No. 2 – listed switch assemblies of nonmetallic construction as described in this
emphasis on energy efficient lighting systems. new exception are not required to be connected to the equipment grounding conductor.

Exceptions to Section 404.2(C) allow for future installation of the grounded circuit Exception No. 3 – a snap switch with an integral nonmetallic enclosure as described in
conductor where there is access to the switch box in cable installations or where Section 300.15(E) is not required to be connected to the equipment grounding conductor.
raceway is used to provide the conductors. In either case, the grounded circuit This type of switch is commonly known as a self contained device (SCD).
conductor can be provided after the initial installation.

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SECTION 404.14(F) SECTION 406.2 and 406.14

Snap Switch Rating for Plug and Cord Connected Loads Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Child Care Areas

■ Snap switches must be rated not less than the rating of the overcurrent
device protecting the circuit. ■ Tamper-resistant receptacles are required in child care facilities.

This new section establishes the rating of a switch used to control Section 406.14 has been added to the code to require that all non-
receptacle outlets. The switch must be rated not less than the rating of locking 125 volt, 15 and 20 amp receptacles installed in child care
the overcurrent device protecting the circuit. The exception permits the facilities must be tamper-resistant. Section 406.2 defines a child care
switch to be rated not less than the receptacle rating where the switch facility as a location where educational, supervision or personal care
controls only one receptacle. services are provided for more than four children under the age of
seven. This change in the code recognizes that even in supervised
facilities, such as child care areas, children have access to electrical
receptacles and the potential for shock and burn incidents exist if a
child inserts a foreign object into a receptacle.

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SECTION 406.4(D)(4) SECTION 406.4(D)(5)

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection of Tamper-Resistant Replacement Receptacles
Replacement Receptacles

■ AFCI protection must be provided for replacement receptacles on ■ Replacement receptacles must be tamper resistant where tamper-
branch circuits that require AFCI protection. resistant receptacles are required by the code.
This new section requires AFCI protection for a replacement receptacle. Sections 406.12, 406.13, 406.14 and 517.18(C) require the installation
When a replacement receptacle is installed on a branch circuit that of listed tamper-resistant receptacles in child care facilities, guest
requires AFCI protection, the replacement receptacle must be provided rooms, guest suites, specified areas of dwelling units and pediatric
with AFCI protection. Branch circuits that require AFCI protection are locations. Section 406.4(D)(5) is a new section that requires a
specified in Section 210.12. AFCI protection for the replacement replacement receptacle to be tamper-resistant when installed in any
receptacle may be provided by one of the following methods: of the locations specified in the code that require a tamper-resistant
- the replacement receptacle is a listed Outlet Branch Circuit type AFCI receptacle.
- the replacement receptacle may be protected by a listed Outlet
Branch Circuit type AFCI receptacle located upstream from the
replacement receptacle
- a listed combination type AFCI circuit breaker providing protection of
the branch circuit

Section 406.4(D)(4) becomes effective January 1, 2014.

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SECTION 406.4(D)(6) SECTION 406.6

Weather-Resistant Replacement Receptacles Recessed Receptacle Faceplates

■ Replacement receptacles must be weather resistant where weather- ■ Faceplates for recessed mounted receptacles must effectively close the
resistant receptacles are required by the code. opening.
Section 406.9 requires the installation of listed weather-resistant This new requirement has been added to section 406.6 to ensure that
receptacles in wet and damp locations. Section 406.4(D)(6) is a new faceplates for receptacles installed in a recessed box effectively close
section that requires a replacement receptacle to be a weather- the opening.
resistant receptacle when installed in any of the locations specified
in the code that require a weather-resistant receptacle.

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SECTION 406.9(B)(1) SECTION 406.12

Receptacles in Wet Locations Tamper-Resistant Receptacles for Dwelling Units

■ Extra Duty While-In-Use Covers are required when the outlet box is ■ 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles in dwellings must be listed
supported from grade. tamper resistant.
Section 406.9(B)(1) requires a weatherproof cover for 15 and 20 amp, This section was previously added to the code in response to the
125 and 250 volt receptacles installed in wet locations. These covers, numerous reported electrical injuries to children resulting from the
commonly referred to as While-In-Use covers, provide protection for insertion of conductive foreign objects into receptacles. Section 406.12
the receptacles both when a plug is inserted and when there is no plug requires that 15 and 20 amp, 125 volt receptacles in all areas of
inserted into the receptacle. This section has been revised to require dwellings specified in Section 210.52 must be tamper-resistant.
an “Extra Duty” While-In-Use cover in installations where the box is Section 406.12 has been revised to allow exceptions to the tamper-
supported from grade in other than one and two family dwellings. The resistant receptacle requirement. The exceptions include receptacles
intent of this revision in the code is to ensure that covers mounted on located more than 5-1/2 feet above the floor, receptacles in a
boxes supported by conduit, stanchions, wood braces or other free dedicated space for appliances that cannot be easily moved and
standing rigid supports can withstand the severe service conditions receptacles that are part of a luminaire or appliance. The exceptions
expected in these installations. The “Extra Duty” covers are evaluated recognize that there are receptacles that cannot be easily reached by
to more demanding test requirements than general purpose covers. children and there are receptacles specified in Section 210.52 that are
The covers must be listed and marked “Extra Duty.” not considered to meet the receptacle installation requirements in
dwellings. In addition, Section 406.12 has been revised to limit the
tamper-resistant requirement to the nonlocking type of receptacle.

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SECTION 406.13 SECTIONS 430.42(C), 430.81(B) and 430.109(F)

Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Guest Rooms Cord and Plug Connected Motors
and Guest Suites

■ Motors may be connected to the branch circuit by a plug and receptacle

■ 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles in guest rooms and guest suites must be or a cord connector. The motor disconnect may be a plug and
listed tamper-resistant. receptacle or a flanged surface inlet and a cord connector.
Section 406.13 is a new Section that requires nonlocking 15 and Both of these sections have been revised to recognize that a motor
20 amp, 125 volt receptacles in guest rooms and guest suites to be may be connected to the branch circuit by not only a plug and
tamper-resistant. Guest rooms and guests suites are defined in receptacle but also by a cord connector. Per Section 210.50(A), a cord
Article 100 of the NEC®. These locations are often occupied by connector may be supplied by a permanently connected cord pendant.
children and present hazards similar to other locations such as
dwellings that require tamper-resistant receptacles. Section 430.109(F) has been revised to include a flanged surface inlet
and cord connector as a motor disconnect means. Previously, this
section recognized only a plug and receptacle as the disconnect
means.

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SECTION 517.13(B)(1)(2) SECTION 517.16

Grounding of Receptacles in Patient Care Areas of Isolated Ground Receptacles in Health Care Facilities
Health Care Facilities

■ This section is restructured to provide the requirements for the connection

of the insulated equipment grounding conductor in patient care areas. ■ Isolated ground receptacles are no longer permitted in patient care areas.

The revisions to Section 517.13(B) are intended to more clearly state Section 517.16 has been revised to prohibit the use of isolated ground
the requirements for the connection of the insulated equipment receptacles in patient care areas. There was concern that the
bonding conductor to receptacles, metal boxes and non-current redundant grounding required by Sections 517.13(A) and (B) may not
carrying conductive surfaces. An exception permits an equipment be adequately achieved when using isolated ground receptacles.
bonding jumper to connect the receptacle and box to the equipment
grounding conductor.

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SECTION 517.18(B) and 517.19(B)(2) SECTION 517.20(A)

Patient Bed Location Receptacles in Health Care Facilities Receptacles in Wet Procedure Location Patient Care Areas

■ Patient bed location receptacles may be single, duplex or quadruplex. ■ The power distribution system must limit the ground fault current.

The requirements for patient bed receptacles in general care areas Section 517.20(A), titled Receptacles and Fixed equipment, requires
and critical care areas have been revised to include quadruplex the power distribution system in wet procedure patient care areas to
receptacles, in addition to single and duplex receptacles, as the type either limit the ground fault current due to a first fault to a low value
of receptacles that may be installed to meet the minimum receptacle without interrupting the power, or, to interrupt the power supply if the
requirements for theses areas. ground fault current exceeds 6 mA. The revision to this section closely
parallels the wording in NFPA 99, Section 4.3.2.2.8.1.

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SECTION 518.3(B) SECTION 525.23

Temporary Wiring in Exhibition Halls GFCI Protection for Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs

■ Ground fault circuit interrupter protection required in exhibition halls. ■ GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A, 125V nonlocking receptacles.

Temporary wiring in exhibition halls may be installed in accordance Section 525.23(A) has been rewritten to clearly state in enforceable
with Article 590, with the exception that the ground fault circuit language the requirement for GFCI protection of 15A and 20A, 125V
interrupter (GFCI) requirements of 590.6 do not apply. However, receptacles.
section 518.3(B) has been revised to state that all other GFCI
requirements in the code apply in this type of installation. An Section 525.23(B) previously stated that receptacles are not required
additional revision to this section requires that portable GFCIs must to be GFCI protected if the receptacles are of the locking type and they
meet the requirements for a listed product. This effectively means that are used for the quick connect and disconnect of equipment. A revision
portable GFCIs should be listed products. to this section includes the additional condition that the receptacles
that are unprotected by a GFCI must also not be accessible from grade
level.

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SECTION 550.13(B) SECTION 550.13(F)(1)

GFCI Protection of Receptacles in Mobile/Manufactured Homes Receptacles Near Bathtubs and Shower Stalls in
Mobile/Manufactured Homes

■ Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or

■ 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles requiring GFCI protection. shower stall.
Section 550.13(B) specifies the receptacles that must be GFCI This section restricted the installation of a receptacle within a bathtub
protected in mobile and manufactured homes. This section has been or shower stall. In addition to the previous wording of the requirement,
revised to delete the exception which allowed receptacles not to be the section has been revised to make it clear that a receptacle may not
GFCI protected where the receptacles were installed for use with be installed directly over a bathtub or shower stall.
appliances in a dedicated space. This section now references the
exceptions in Section 210.8(A) as the only permitted exceptions.

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SECTION 550.25 SECTION 551.47(L) and SECTION 552.48(K)

AFCI Protection of Branch Circuits in Receptacle Faceplates in Recreational Vehicles
Mobile/Manufactured Homes and Park Trailers

■ Additional 15 and 20A, 120V branch circuit outlets must be AFCI

protected. ■ Faceplates must comply with Section 406.5(A) and (C).

This section previously required AFCI protection for 120V branch The title of Section 551.47(L) and Section 552.48(K) has been changed
circuits that supply 15A and 20A receptacles installed in bedrooms. to “Receptacle Faceplates.” Both sections have been revised to refer to
In addition to the AFCI protection for bedroom branch circuits, Section Section 406.5(A) and (C) for the specific requirements for metallic and
550.25 has been revised to require AFCI protection for 120 volt branch nonmetallic faceplates.
circuits supplying 15A and 20A receptacles in family rooms, dining
rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, sunrooms, recreation
rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas. The AFCI
protection must comply with Section 210.12(B).

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SECTION 552.59(A) SECTION 590.4(D)(2)

Park Trailer Outdoor Receptacles and Switches Receptacles in Temporary Installations

■ Receptacles in wet locations in temporary installations must meet the

■ Switches and receptacles must meet outdoor installation requirements. requirements in section 406.9(B)(1).
In the 2008 NEC®, outdoor receptacles on park trailers had to be Section 509.6(D)(2) is a new section that requires receptacles that
provided with a gasketed cover for use in wet locations. Section are in wet locations in temporary installations to comply with Section
552.59(A) has been revised to require outdoor receptacles to comply 406.9(B)(1). This change in the code recognizes that receptacles in
with Sections 406.8(A) and (B). A requirement for outdoor switches temporary installations will be exposed to the same wet locations
to comply with Section 404.4 has also been added to this section. environment as any other outdoor installation and must be provided
These revisions make certain that the appropriate protection is with the necessary protection to ensure continued safe operation of
provided for switches and receptacles installed outdoors. the receptacle.

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SECTION 604.6(A)(5) SECTION 625

Manufactured Wiring Systems Electric Vehicle Charging System

■ Section 604.6 provides the construction requirements for Manufactured ■ Article 625 includes a definition for the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Wiring Systems. (PHEV).
Section 604.6(A)(5) is a new section that specifies listed prewired, modular, A PHEV is a type of electric vehicle powered by both an electric motor
surface raceway as one of the construction components of a manufactured and an internal combustion engine. Both all-electric vehicles and
wiring system. This type of surface raceway construction when used as a PHEV’s can be charged using cord connected Electric Vehicle Supply
manufactured wiring system has a rating of 600 volts, 20 amps. A listed Equipment. These are electric vehicle chargers that have a plug for
surface raceway intended for use as a manufactured wiring system is
evaluated to UL 183, the Standard for Manufactured Wiring Systems.
connection to the EV inlet and also have a means for connection to
the premises wiring to provide power. The 120 volt charger is typically
The code also covers other types of surface raceway products, such as a portable unit that plugs into a standard NEMA 5-15 or 5-20
Multioutlet Assemblies in Article 380 and Surface Metal and Nonmetallic receptacle. There is also a 240 volt charger that provides a faster
Raceways in Articles 386 and 388. These products are evaluated to UL5 charge time. The NEC requires that all chargers have a number
and UL5A, the standards for metal and nonmetallic surface raceways. of integral safety features, including personnel protection against
electric shock.
A prewired, modular, surface raceway that is a component of a
Manufactured Wiring System must meet the requirements of Article 604.
Other surface raceway type products must meet the requirements of the
code article that applies, such as, Article 380, Multioutlet Assemblies,
Article 386, Surface Metal Raceways and Article 388,
Surface Nonmetallic Raceways. Article
604 applies only to Manufactured
Wiring Systems.

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SECTION 680.21(C) SECTION 680.32

GFCI Protection of Pool Pump Motors Receptacles Near Storable Pools

20'

■ Outlets supplying pool pump motors must be GFCI protected. ■ Receptacles within 20 feet of a storable pool must be GFCI protected.

The requirement for the GFCI protection of pool pump motor outlets 125 volt, 15 and 20 amp receptacles within 20 feet of the inside walls
has been moved from Section 680.22(B) to Section 680.21(C). The of a storable pool must be GFCI protected. The change to this section
requirement remains the same except that the voltage ratings have adds the 15 and 20 amp ratings of the receptacle which were not
been changed from 120 or 240 volt to 120 through 240 volt. GFCI previously specified.
protection is required for both plug connected and direct connected
pool pump motors.

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