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Electrical requirements that can be found in the ICC family:
Building Code Electrical Provisions
Chapter 1
106.3.5 – This section specifies minimum plan review criteria for building electrical provisions.
109.3 – This section specifies the required electrical inspections for a building.
111 – This section specifies requirements for connection and/or disconnection of service utilities.
Chapter 4
This chapter specifies special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy such as specific lighting, standby and emergency power, fire protection, lightning protection, ect...
Chapter 6
602 – This section specifies the 5 construction classification types which corresponds with Annex E of the National Electrical Code.
Chapter 7
712 – This section specifies requirements for maintaining fire ratings for membrane and through penetrations.
Chapter 9
903.4 – This section specifies system alarm and monitoring requirements for automatic sprinkler systems.
904.3 – This section states the electrical wiring of an automatic fire-extinguishing system shall comply with the NEC.
907 – This section specifies requirements for fire alarm and detection systems.
908 – This section specifies requirements for emergency alarm systems.
909 – This section specifies requirements for smoke control systems.
910 – This section specifies requirements for smoke and heat vent systems.
Chapter 10
1006 – This section specifies requirements for means of egress illumination and signs.
1008.1.3.2 – This section specifies electrical requirements for power-operated doors used as a means of egress.
1033 – This section covers special illumination and marking of means of egress and emergency lighting as required in day care facilities.
Chapter 11
11-4.1.3(17) – This section specifies requirements for required public telephones and accessibility to them.
11-4.3.11.4 – This section specifies requirements for visible and audible two-way communication for areas between rescue assistance and the primary enter to a building.
11-4.10 – This section specifies electrical accessibility requirements for elevators.
11-4.13.12 – This section specifies electrical requirements for automatic and power-assisted doors.
11-4.27 – This section specifies electrical requirements for accessibility of controls and operating mechanisms.
11-4.28 – This section specifies electrical requirements for accessibility of alarm systems.
11-4.31 – This section specifies accessibility requirements for public telephones.
Chapter 12
1205 – This section covers lighting requirements at the interior of buildings.
Chapter 13
13-412.1.ABC.2.6 – This section specifies energy efficiency requirements for swimming pool and spa temperature controls.
13-413 – This section specifies energy efficiency requirements to all building power distribution systems.
13-414 – This section specifies energy efficiency requirements for electric motors.
13-415 – This section specifies energy efficiency requirements for lighting systems in all buildings.
13-612 – This section specifies control requirements for specific water heating systems.
13-B 1.3.2 – This section specifies requirements for recessed equipment into insulated spaces.
Chapter 26
2606.7.5 and 2612.4.6.5 – These sections specify requirements for the quality and methods for use of light-transmitting plastics used on lighting fixtures.
Chapter 27
This chapter covers the general and emergency and standby power system requirements installed at all buildings and structures.
Chapter 30
3003 – This section specifies electrical requires for emergency operations of elevators and conveying systems.
3005 – This section covers specific electrical requirements for conveying systems.
3006 – This section covers electrical requirements in machine rooms.
Chapter 31
3102.8 – This section specifies electrical requirements for inflation systems at membrane structures.
3108.5 – This sections states radio and television towers shall be permanently and effectively grounded.
3112 – This section specifies special requirements for lighting, mirrors, and landscaping.
Chapter 33
3310 – This section specifies required stairway lighting on projects under construction.
Building Code – Residential Electrical Provisions
Chapter 3
R303.6 Stairway illumination – This section provides artificial light source requirements for interior and exterior stairways. R303.6.1 Light activation provides the control requirements for the artificial light source.
R309.6 Automatic garage door openers – This section requires automatic garage door openers to be listed in accordance with UL 325.
R313 Smoke Alarms – This section provides basic requirements for smoke alarm installation. The NFPA 72 is referenced for listing and installation information.
R317 Dwelling Unit Separation – This section provides requirements for maintaining fire rating requirements at through penetrations and membrane penetrations of fire rated assemblies. UL 1479 is referenced for compliance.
Chapter 6
R602.6 Drilling and notching – This section provides requirements on how notching and bored holes can be made in wood framing members.
R602.8 Fireblocking required – This section covers requirements for fire-stopping draft openings in wood-frame construction.
Chapter 13
M1303 Labeling Of Appliances – This section specifies the information required to be located on a label of mechanical appliances.
M1305.1.3.1 Electrical Requirements – This section provides the requirements for a lighting fixture and receptacle outlet provide for mechanical appliances installed in attic spaces. M1305.1.4.3 – provides the same provisions for equipment under floors.
M1307.5 Electrical Appliances – This section specifies electric mechanical appliances be installed per the NEC.
Chapter 20
M2005.3 Electric Water Heaters – This section specifies electric water heaters be installed per the NEC.
M2006 Pool Heaters – This section states electric pool and spa heaters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Chapter 24
G2410 (309) Electrical – This section covers requirements for connection and grounding of fuel gas utilization equipment and gas piping systems.
G2411 (310) Electrical Bonding – This section covers requirements for gas pipe bonding.
G2441 (617) Pool and Spa Heaters – This section states fuel gas pool and spa heaters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Chapter 33
This chapter specifies the provisions of the NFPA 70A, except article 80 shall be used as the enforced electrical code. The provisions of the NFPA 70 are also permitted to be enforced.
REFERENCED STANDARDS
NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 70A, NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
UL 174, UL 325, UL 923, UL 1261, UL 1479, UL 1995, UL 2017, UL 2158
Existing Building Code – Electrical Provisions
Chapter 3
Sections 303, 304, 305 Alternation Level – These sections specify the level of alteration (1, 2, or 3) as elected by the design professional or owner.
Chapter 4
401.3 Conformance – This section states repairs made to the electrical system shall not make the building less conforming to the code before the repair was made.
408 Electrical – This section indicates existing electrical wiring and equipment may be repaired or replaced with like materials. See the three exceptions to the section.
Chapter 5
508 Electrical – This section covers Level 1 Alterations to Residential R3 occupancies.
Chapter 6
604.4 Fire alarm and detection – This section specifies requirements for fire alarm systems and smoke alarms for Level 2 Alterations.
605.4.5 Emergency power source in Group I-3 – This section specifies requirements for emergency power for remote power unlocking capabilities in Group I-3 buildings.
605.7 Means of egress lighting – This section specifies means of egress lighting for Level 2 Alterations.
608 Electrical – This section covers the provisions for electrical requirements for Level 2 Alterations.
Chapter 7
704.2 Fire alarm and detection systems – This section specifies requirements for fire alarm and detection systems for Level 3 Alterations.
705.2 Means of egress lighting – This section specifies requirements for means of egress lighting for Level 3 Alterations.
708 Energy Conservation – This section specifies requirements for minimum energy conservation compliance for Level 3 Alterations.
Chapter 8
808 Electrical – This section specifies general electrical requirements when the occupancy of an existing building or part of an existing building is changed.
811 Light and ventilation – This section indicates light and ventilation requirements as required by the FBC must be met for the change of occupancy.
812.4.2.3 Fire-rated wall/ceiling – This section indicates fire-rated construction requirements as required by the FBC must be met for changes of occupancy to a higher hazard category as shown in the accompanying Table 812.4.2
Chapter 9
901.2 Creation or extension of nonconformity – This section states an addition shall not create or extend any nonconformity in the existing building in regard to the capacity of the electrical system.
904 Smoke Alarms in Occupancy Groups R3 and R4 – This section specifies smoke alarm installation requirements in additions.
Chapter 11
1102.0(5) – This section indicates the electrical system of a relocated or moved residential building need only meet the code in force at time of the original installations.
Chapter 13
1310.1 Stairways required – This section specifies requirements for a temporary lighted stairway at certain structures during construction progress.
