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Tim Mikloiche

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Part II – 2011 NEC© Code Changes Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4

Part III – O.S.H.A – Global HarmonizedSystem of Classification and Labeling

Part I – 2013 CT Building Code Amendments

Part IV – Questions and Calculations

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(Amd) 90.4 Enforcement

Administration of this code shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 of the 2003  International Building Codeportion of the 2005 State Building Code

101.2 Scope ‐ The provisions of this code shall apply……Exception:Detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single familydwellings (town houses)  not  more than 3 stories high,…………shall comply with the  (2009) International Residential Code  ….     

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CHAPTER 1 OF THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

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(Add) R101.4.6 Electrical 

The provisions of Part VIII of this code or of the 2011 NFPANational Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of theinstallation of electrical systems…….The permit applicant shallstate which code will be followed at the time of permitapplication

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(Amd) R104.10 Modifications

The State Building Inspector may grant variations or exemptionsfrom, or approve equivalent or alternative compliance with, theState Building Code where strict compliance with the StateBuilding Code would entail practical difficulty or unnecessaryhardship or is otherwise adjudged unwarranted, provided the intent of the law shall be observed and public welfare and safetybe assured

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1. Minor repairs and maintenance

2. Listed plug and cord connected temp decorative lighting

3. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles and devices but not outlets therefore

4 Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the                same location

5. Electrical wiring, devices appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy

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(Add) R105.2 Work Exempt from permit ‐ Electrical

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(Add) R109.1.5.2 Additional electrical inspections

Required electrical inspections….shall include….installationsof temporary services prior to activation and installation ofunderground piping and conductors after trenches areexcavated

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R109.1.4 Frame and masonry inspections

Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be madeafter the roof, masonry, all framing, firestopping, draftstopping,and bracing are in place, and after the plumbing, mechanical andelectrical rough inspections are approved.

THE 2009 I.R.C Inspections – NOT AN AMENDMENT

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(Amd) R314.3.1 Alterations, repairs, and additions

When alterations, additions, or repairs requiring a permit occur,or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling shall be equipped with smoke alarms located as required for new dwellings

EXCEPTIONS:

2. Installation, alteration, or repairs to plumbing, mechanical,or electrical systems are exempt from these requirements

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(Amd) R314.4 Power Source

Smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercialsource, and when primary power is interrupted, shall receive power from a battery…. Smoke alarms shall be interconnected

EXCEPTIONS:2. Interconnection and hard-wiring of smoke alarms in existing,

areas shall not be required where the alterations or repairsdo not result in the removel of interior wall or ceiling finishesexposing the structure

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(Amd) R315.1 Carbon monoxide alarms

Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed outside of eachsleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms andon each additional habitable level of the dwelling unit…….

EXCEPTIONS:1. Carbon monoxide alarms shall not be required in dwelling

units that do not contain a fuel-burning appliance, fireplaceor attached garage

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(Amd) R315.2 Alterations, repairs, and additions

When alterations, additions, or repairs requiring a permit occur,or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling shall be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms located as required for newdwellings

EXCEPTIONS: (NOTE THERE ARE 4 EXCEPTIONS)

4.  Installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing, mechanical, or electrical systems are exempt from these requirements 

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(Amd) E3902.11  Arc‐Fault Circuit‐Interrupter Protection

All 120 volt, single phase, 15 and 20 amp branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall beprotected by a arc‐fault circuit interrupter

NOTE: See Exceptions  

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(Amd) 210.12  Arc‐Fault Circuit‐Interrupter Protection

All 120 volt, single phase, 15 and 20 amp branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall beprotected by a arc‐fault circuit interrupter

NOTE: See Exceptions  

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(Amd) 250.50  Grounding Electrode System

If available on the premises at each building or structure servedeach item in 250.52(A)(1) through (A)(6) shall be bonded togetherto form the grounding electrode system. Where none of thesegrounding electrodes are available, one or more of the electrodesspecified in 250.52(A)(4) through (7) shall be installed and used.

AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 N.E.C

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(Amd) 250.104(B)(1)  Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)

CSST gas piping shall be bonded in accordance with manufacture’s installation instructions.

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(Amd) 300.4(E)  Cables and Raceways or Boxes Under Roof Decking

A cable, or raceway‐type wiring method, installed in exposed orconcealed locations under metal corrugated sheet roof decking,shall be installed and supported so that the nearest outside surfaceof the cable or raceway is not less than 1 ½ inches from the nearest surface of the decking

AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 N.E.C

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(Amd) 300.4.1(A) Drilling and Notching ‐ Structural Members

(1)  Solid Sawn Lumber‐ Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters, andbeams shall not exceed one‐sixth of the depth of the member, shallnot be longer than one‐third of the depth of the member and shallnot be located in the middle one‐third of the span….The diameterof holes bored/cut into members shall not exceed one‐third the depth of the member. Holes shall not be closer than 2 inches to the top or bottom of the member, or another hole in the member….

AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 N.E.C

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(Amd) 300.4.1(A) Drilling and Notching ‐ Structural Members

(2)  Engineered Wood Products‐ Cuts, notches, and holes in trusseslaminated veneer lumber, glue‐laminated members, or I‐joists arenot permitted unless….. such penetrations are specificallyconsidered in the design of the member and are permitted be the manufacturer

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(Amd) 300.4.1(A) Drilling and Notching ‐ Structural Members

(B)  Studs‐ Any stud in an exterior wall or an interior bearing partitionmay be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent  of itswidth. Studs in non bearing partitions may be notched to a depthnot to exceed 40 percent of a single stud width…..

Exceptions:1. A stud may be bored or drilled to a diameter not exceeding 60 percent of its widthprovided that such studs located in exterior walls and interior bearing partitionsare doubled and not more than two successive doubled studs are bored

2. Approved stud shoes may be used when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations 

AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 N.E.C

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(Amd) 422.16(B)(2) Built‐in Dishwashers and trash compactors

Built‐in dishwashers and trash compactors may be plug and cordconnected  with a flexible cord identified as suitable for the purposein the installation instructions of the appliance manufacturer whereall of the following conditions are met

(5) The receptacle shall be readily accessible withoutremoving the appliance

AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 N.E.C

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(Del) 550.25 AFCI Protection – Mobile Homes

Deleted without substitution

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(Amd) 680.73 Accessibility – Hydromassage Bathtubs

G.F.C.I devices shall not be installed within the enclosure of the tubs

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(Amd) 700.7 (A) Signs ‐ Emergency Systems

A sign shall be placed at the service entrance equipment, at the meter location, and on any service equipment up to the service entrance equipment indicating type and location of on‐site emergency power sources

AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 N.E.C

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(Amd) 701.7 (A) Signs –Mandated Standby Systems

A sign shall be placed at the service entrance equipment, at the meter location, and on any service equipment up to the service entrance equipment indicating type and location of on‐site legally required standby power sources

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(Amd) 702.7 (A) Signs – Optional Standby Systems

A sign shall be placed at the service entrance equipment, at the meter location, and on any service equipment up to the service entrance equipment indicating type and location of on‐site legally required standby power sources

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406.12 Tamper resistant Receptacles in Dwellings

*All non‐locking type 15 and 20 amp, 125 volt receptacles in a dwelling unitmust be listed as tamper resistant

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• (1) Receptacles more than 5½ ft above floor• (2) Receptacles in luminaire or appliance• (3) Receptacle within dedicated space for appliance that isn’t easily moved

• (4) Nongrounding replacement receptacles

406.12 Exception ‐ Tamper resistant Receptacles in Dwellings

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