Niko,
Adding to Electure's post, here is some extra information:
1: California Electrical Code ("CEC"):
Reference = California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3.
Uses "NFPA 70" (National Electrical Code) as "Model Code".
The Articles contained within a given version of the CEC - Title 24, Part 3, derive from the corresponding version of the NEC - as a"Base" to be used for adoption purposes.
There are (7) Agencies involved with the adoption of an Article from the NEC Model Code. These "Adopting State Agencies" are:
* "BSC": California Building Standards Commission;
* "SFM": Office of the State Fire Marshall;
* "HCD": Department of Housing and Community Developement;
* "DSA-AC": Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance;
* "DSA-SS": Division of the State Architect - Structural Safety;
* "OSHPD": Office of Statewide Health Planning and Developement;
* "DHS": Department of Health Services.
CEC - Title 24, Part 3 is comprised of the adoption of NEC Articles by the above listed California Agencies, using the following provisions:
* Adopt Entire Article (verbatim to the NEC Article),
* Adopt Entire Article - with amendments (amendments listed in Article 89 of the CEC -Title 24, Part 3),
* Adopt _ONLY_ Certain Sections of an Article.
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2: NEC (National Electrical Code - NFPA 70):
"Model Code" for the CEC - Title 24, Part 3.
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3: Version of Model Code (NEC) applicable to the CEC T 24, Part 3 version:
Typicaly, the version of Model Code (NEC) used for CEC T 24, Part 3 adoption is the previous NEC Code Cycle version.
For example, the current version of CEC T 24, Part 3 is 2007.
The 2007 CEC is based on the 2005 NEC.
The previous version of CEC T 24, Part 3 was the 2004 CEC.
It was based on the 2002 NEC.
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4: California Energy Compliance Standards:
California Code of Regulations - Title 24, Part 6
These standards affect the design and installations of the following aspects of a Structure:
* Building Envelope: Framing, Fenestrations (Windows, etc.), Insulation, Sealing of gaps, etc.;
* Mechanical: Equipment, Ducts, Controllers, Water Heating, Water Appliances, etc.;
* Lighting: Interior & Exterior, high efficacy Lamps, controls, maximum power limitations, etc.
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I would suggest to obtain the most current versions of the following Documents / manuals for use, application and review materials in your Classes:
*1: 2007 CEC Title 24, Part 3 (to verify and apply the applicable Articles relating to the course curriculum),
*2: 2005 NEC (for reference),
*3: 2005 CEC Title 24, Part 6 (available On-Line in PDF format).
There are TWO Manuals:
a: Residential Compliance Manual (for Single Family Dwellings, and Multi-Family Dwellings of 3 or less stories ... need to verify the Multi-Family limitations);
b: Non-Residential Compliance Manual (for any other Structure that the ones covered in the "Residential"Manual).
*4: ADA Manual:
The Federal manual is fine.
Use these design regulations for mounting height confirmations and examples.
The California version is "CAL-ADA" ,or "CAL-DAG".
The basis of mounting outlets minimum +15" A.F.F. to center, maximum +48" A.F.F. to center, is derived from ADA Standards.
An additional set of references would be the "ESR" Manuals from Utility Companies.
("ESR" = Electrical Service Requirements).
These Manuals cover Service Equipment and Service Feeder requirements, placements, locations, and similar information.
ESRs are available On-Line, as free downloads (.PDFs).
SCE, City of Anaheim, SDG&E, PG&E, LADWP, and others have these documents available. You just need to search for them!
Contact me if you need additional information, or suggestions - either via P.M., or direct E-mail response.
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info @ setelectric dot net
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Good luck!
Scott
