Scott:
Thanks for bumping up this thread; somehow I missed Harolds questions, & your input. BTW, my use of 'very minimal' & 'very brief' for the lighting/electrical discussion was a surprise to me. There's a whole lot more!!!
Harold:
Sorry for the delay in response; I missed Scotts and your posts in this thread.
5:23-6 (Rehab) is in process for a re-write. As of Wed. (6/29/11) this is the 'rules' per SB.
The term 'addition' defined by SB is 'an increase of volume; with or without an increase of the footprint of the structure'. Basically, increase the volume is NOT rehab.
Increase of volume of a structure, with or without an increase in footprint must conform to adopted codes, not 'rehab'. However, the 'existing' portion of that structure will be subject to 'rehab' codes in any areas that are being altered.
The finishing of a basement within an existing structure is under 'Rehab'; electrically the '05 NEC, translates to no AFCI, NO TR devices, etc.
