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2002 NEC Art i cle Renumbering Guide 3
ARTICLE 100 DEFINITIONS 4 Eve ry three years the National Fire Protection
ARTICLE 110 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
110.14(C)(1) E l e c t rical Connections 6
Association (NFPA) revises the National
ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS E l e c t ric Code (NEC). Revisions are made to
210.7(C) Branch Circuit Receptacle Requirements 6 improve safety and to set standards for
210.8(A)(8) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter 7
Protection for Personnel handling new electric products and technolo-
210.8(B)(1)(2) &(3) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter 8
Protection for Personnel gies. The new 2002 NEC was released in
210.12(A)(B) Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (AFCI) Protection 9
210.52(C)(5) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets 10 September of 2001 and reflects their
210.52(D) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets 11 latest effort.
210.52(G) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets 13
210.63 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and
Refrigeration Equipment Outlet
13 For 2002, there are hundreds of changes to
210.70(A)(2)(c) Lighting Outlets 14 the NEC. This document identifies the
ARTICLE 250 GROUNDING changes that directly influence the day-to-day
250.146(A) Connecting Receptacle Grounding 15
Te rminal to Box responsibilities of the Electrical Contractor,
ARTICLE 285 TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE
SUPPRESSORS (TVSS)
Building Engineer, Electrical Inspector and
285.1 Scope 16 any individual responsible for electrical instal-
285.5 Listing 16
285.6 S h o rt-circuit Current Rating 16 lations. Tips are given on proper electrical
285.12 Routing of Connections 16
285.21(A)(1)(2)(3) Connection 18
installations, advice or cautions to possible
ARTICLE 404 SWITCHES
conflicts or confusing code rules, and wa rn-
404.8(B) Accessibility and Grouping 20 ings of dangers related to improper electrical
404.9(B)(1)(2) Provisions for Grounding Switch Faceplates 20
404.14(E) Rating and Use of Switches (Including Dimmers) 22 installations. E l e c t rical wo rk is not always an
404.15(B) Switch Marking 22
exact science. Fortunately, the Code allows for
ARTICLE 406 RECEPTACLE, CORD CONNECTORS,
AND ATTACHMENT PLUGS (CAPS) the Au t h o rity Having Ju risdiction (AHJ), the
406.8 Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations 23, 25, 26
(A)(B)(1)(2)(a)(b) flexibility to waive specific requirements of the
ARTICLE 517 HEALTH CARE FACILITY NEC, or permit alternate methods when
517.13(A)(B) Grounding of Receptacles and Fixed 28
E l e c t ric Equipment in Patient Care Areas assured that equivalent objectives for estab-
517.30(E) Essential Electrical Systems for Hospitals 30 lishing and maintaining effective safety can be
517.41(E) Essential Electrical Systems for Nursing 30
Homes and Limited Care Facilities achieved (80.13 and 90.4). This handbook ref-
ARTICLE 547 AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS erences related Code rules, we recommend
547.2 Definitions 31
547.5(C)(1)(2)(3) W i ring Methods 31, 32 that you reference the actual 2002 NEC Code
547.5 (G)(1)(2)(3) W i ring Methods 32
547.10(A)(B)(C) Equipotential Planes and Bonding of 33
Book for a thorough understanding of the
Equipotential Planes
entire Code as well as each specific Code
ARTICLE 550 MOBILE HOMES, MANUFACTURED
HOMES, AND MOBILE HOME PARKS change.
550.25(B) Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection 34
We hope you find this product guide useful.
ARTICLE 555 MARINAS
555.1 Scope 36
555.2(1)(2) Definitions 36
555.17(B) Boat Receptacle Disconnecting Means 37
555.19(A)(4)(a)(b) Boat Receptacle 37

ARTICLE 620 ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS,

MOVING WALKS, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS,
AND STAIRWAY CHAIR LIFTS
620.85 GFI Protection for Personnel 39

ARTICLE 680 SWIMMING POOLS, FOUNTAINS,

AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS
680.12 Maintenance Disconnecting Means 39
680.22 (A)(4) Area Lighting, Receptacles, and Equipment 40
680.22(A)(5) Area Lighting, Receptacles, and Equipment 41
680.22(C) Area Lighting, Receptacles, and Equipment 43

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About This Book 2002 NEC ARTICLE RENUMBERING GUIDE
Crossed-out text identifies text that was included in the 1999 To achieve a uniform nu m b e ring system, all wiring method
NEC, but eliminated for the 2002 NEC. Articles had their sections renumbered:
Text that is intended to represent the paraphrased language Article Numbers—
of the 2002 NEC is displayed in the color B l u e.
New Old
Underlined text is intended to represent the intended
change in the 2002 NEC from the 1999 NEC. It is not 312 373 Cabinets and Cutout Boxes
intended to represent an Internet link. 314 370 Outlet Boxes
After each Code article, B rown text identifies appropriate
Leviton product that satisfies the intent of the article. 320 333 Armored Cable–Type AC
324 328 Flat Conductor Cable
GLOBAL NEC CHANGES
330 334 Metal Clad Cable–Type MC
Some changes appear throughout the revised Code for the
purpose of making the NEC easier to use in the United 332 330 Mineral Insulated Cable–Type MI
States, as well as internationally. 334 336 Nonmetallic Sheath Cable–Type NM
Format—The format system for the 2002 NEC wa s 336 340 Tray Cable–Type TC
changed from the “hyphen” system to the “dot” system. For
example, Section 110-26 will now be 110.26. The first letter 338 338 Service Entrance Cable–Type SE
will be capitalized and the following characters will be lower
case. For example: 110.26(A), 110.26(A)(1), 110.26(A)(1)(a) 340 339 U n d e r ground Feeder Cable–Type UF
New Articles—Many new Articles were added, for example: 342 345 Intermediate Metal Conduit
ARTICLE 285—TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE 344 346 Rigid Metal Conduit
SUPPRESSORS (TVSS)
348 350 Flexible Metal Conduit
ARTICLE 406—RECEPTACLES
350 351A Liquidtight Flexible Metal
ARTICLE 647—SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
352 347 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit
Metric Units—All units of measurement are now listed with
the metric unit first by the foot/pound measurement in 354 343 U n d e r ground PVC with Conductors
parentheses.
356 351B Liquidtight Nonmetallic Conduit
Parts—Article parts in the 1999 NEC were identified by an
upper case letter, such as Part A, Part B, and Part C. The 358 348 Electrical Metallic Tubing
2002 NEC identifies Article parts by a Roman numeral, 362 331 Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing
such as Part I, Part II, and Part III.
366 374 Auxiliary Gutters
368 364 Busways
370 365 Cablebus
372 358 Cellular Concrete Raceway
374 356 Cellular Metal Floor Raceway
376 362A Metal W i r eways
378 362B Nonmetallic Wireways
380 353 Multioutlet Assembly
382 342 Nonmetallic Extensions
384 352C Strut-Type Channel Raceways
386 352A Surface Metal Raceways
388 352B Surface Nonmetallic Raceways
390 354 Underfloor Raceways
392 318 C a ble Trays
394 324 Concealed Knob-and-Tube
396 321 Messenger Supported Wiring
398 320 Open W i ring on Insulators
404 380 Switches
406 410 Receptacles, Cord Connectors
408 384 Switchboards and Panelboards
527 305 Te m p o ra ry Installations
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ARTICLE 100–DEFINITIONS
Article 100 contains the definitions of those terms used
throughout the Code. In general, only those terms used in
two or more Articles are defined in Article 100. A definition
that is listed in a specific Article applies to that Article only,
GFCI with Lock-Out Action.
and a definition given at the beginning of a Part only applies
to that Part.
The definition for “Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter” was
revised to read:
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter. A device intended to
protect persons by functioning to de-energize a circuit within
a short period of time when a current to ground exceeds the
value established for a “Class A” device.
Figure 100–2

FPN: A “Class A" ground-fault circuit interrupter opens the

circuit when the current to ground has a value between
4 mA to 6 mA.
Like any electronic device, a GFCI can be
Intent: The definition of GFCI was revised to clarify that
when the Code uses the term GFCI for the protection of damaged by surges, abuse and overvoltages.
personnel, it is refe r ring to a “Class A” GFCI protection The result could be a GFCI that no longer off e r s
device that opens the circuit at a value between 4 mA and
6 mA (Class A GFCI). The term GFCI, where used in the the user ground fault protection. That’s why we
Code does not apply to a “Class B” GFCI. A “Class B” GFCI developed the GFCI with lock-out action. The
is only intended for use with swimming pool lighting fixtures
installed before adoption of the 1965 NEC. Because of the lock-out feature prevents the GFCI from being
leakage currents inherent with these older fixtures,Class B reset if the GFCI has been compromised. This
GFCIs are designed to trip at 20 mA.
blocks power from the GFCI receptacle and all
Leviton manufactures GFCI’s in many configurations, d o w n s t ream receptacles.
among them: Designed for hospitals and health facilities, as well
Cat. No. 6599 15 Amp
GFCI Receptacle
as restaurants, commercial andre s i d e n t i a l
• Back & side wired kitchens, outdoor locations and anywhere else a
• Impact-resistant thermoplastic higher level of electrical safety is desired. The
construction
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ARTICLE 110 – REQUIREMENTS FOR Figure 210–1
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
110.14 Electrical Connections
New text was added to clarify conductor sizing for term i n a l s
and it reads:
(C) Temperature Limitations.
(1) Equipment Provisions. Unless the equipment is listed
and marked otherwise, conductor ampacities used in deter-
mining equipment termination provisions shall be based on
Table 310.16.
Intent: New text is intended to clarify that Table 310.16 is to
be used when sizing conductors to comply with the terminal
requirements of this subsection. For example, a 50A circuit
would require 6 AWG conductors for 60°C terminals or 8
AWG for 75°C term i n a l s, in accordance with Table 310.16.
Figure 110-2

Author’s Comment: Single-pole breakers with

ARTICLE 210–BRANCH CIRCUITS
This Article contains the requirements for branch circuits,
such as conductors sizing, identification, GFCI receptacle
protection, receptacle and lighting outlet requirements.
210.7 Branch Circuit Receptacle Requirements
The new text clarifies the requirement for simultaneously
disconnecting the ungrounded branch circuit conductors.
(C) Multiple Branch Circuits. Where more than one
branch circuit supplies more than one receptacle on the
same yoke, a means at the branch circuit panelboard must
be provided to simultaneously disconnect the ungrounded
(hot) circuit conductors supplying the receptacles.
approved handle ties, or a multipole breaker (2 or 3-
pole), can be used to simultaneously disconnect the
ungrounded circuit conductors.
Intent: The intent is to require all ungrounded (hot) circuit
conductors terminating on multiple receptacles (duplex) on
the same yoke to be disconnected simultaneously regard-
less of type of occupancy. This rule is intended to prevent
persons from unintentionally working on energized circuits
that they thought were disconnected. The 1999 NEC only
required the circuit disconnect to simultaneously interru p t
the multiwire circuit to multiple receptacles on the same
yoke if the receptacle was located in a dwelling unit.
Author’s Comment: It was not the intent of this rule to
apply to multiwire branch circuits, because a multiwire
b ranch circuit is considered as one circuit [100].
H owever, many will take the opportunity to apply this
rule to multiwire circuits.
210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection
for Personnel
A new subsection was added to include boathouses.
(A) Dwelling units. GFCI protection must be provided for
all 15 and 20A, single-phase, 125V receptacles in the fol-
lowing occupancies.
(8) Boathouses
Figure 210–2

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Intent: This small change now requires all 15 and 20A, sin-
gle-phase, 125V receptacles installed in boathouses to be
GFCI-protected. The GFCI protection requirement for 15
and 20A, single-phase, 125V receptacles installed in
dwelling unit boathouses was relocated from Article 555 –
M a rinas and Boatyards. Also, the Code does not require a
receptacle to be installed in a boathouse, but if a 15 or 20A,
single-phase, 125V receptacle is installed, it must be
GFCI-protected.
210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection
for Personnel
A new subsection was added to include kitchens.
(B) Other than Dwelling Units. All 15 and 20A, single-
phase, 125V receptacles installed in the locations specified
below shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection
for personnel.
(1) Bathrooms (2) Rooftops (3) Kitchens
Figure 210–3
Intent: This change requires all 15 and 20A, single-phase,
125V receptacles installed in (commercial) kitchens, even
those that do not supply the counter top surfaces, to be
GFCI-protected.
Author’s Comment: Section 210.8(A)(6) only requires
GFCI protection for 15 and 20A, single-phase, 125V
receptacles installed to serve counter surfaces for
dwelling units, yet 210.8(B)(3) requires all 15 and 20A,
single-phase, 125V receptacles in kitchens to be
GFCI-protected when not in a dwelling unit.
Leviton manufactures GFCI’s in many configurations,
among them:
Cat. No. 6599A 15 Amp
GFCI Receptacle
• Buttons match face color
• Back & side wired
• Feed-through protection for
receptacles downstream
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210.12 Arc - Fault Circuit-Interrupter (AFCI) Protection
The word “receptacle” was deleted and the words “listed
device that protects the entire branch circuit” were added.
This subsection now reads:
(A) AFCI Definition. An AFCI protection device provides
protection from an arcing fault by recognizing the character-
istics unique to an arcing fault and by functioning to de-
e n e r g i ze the circuit when an arc fault is detected.
(B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms. All branch circuits supplying
15 or 20A, single-phase, 125V receptacle outlets installed in
d welling unit bedrooms must be AFCI protected by a listed
device that protects the entire branch circuit.
Figure 210–4
Author’s Comment: This applies to all outlets in the
bedroom of a dwelling unit, including smoke detectors.
Intent: The change extends AFCI protection to all branch
circuit conductors that supply 125V outlets in dwelling unit
bedrooms, whereas the 1999 NEC only required AFCI
protection for all branch circuits conductors that supply 15
or 20A, single-phase, 125V receptacle outlets in dwe l l i n g
unit bedrooms. Currently there are three types of AFCI pro-
tection dev i c e s.
1) AFCI Branch/Feeder Type (UL-AVZQ)—This protection
device is typically has the AFCI protection integral with a cir-
cuit breaker. It is designed to protect the branch circuit wiri n g
against the unwanted effects of arcing, with limited protec-
tion to power supply cords connected to the receptacle.
2) AFCI Outlet Branch Circuit Type (UL-AWBZ)—This
AFCI protection device is typically a receptacle with integral
AFCI protection that is intended to protect both the power
supply cords connected to the receptacle and the upstream
b ranch circuit wiri n g .
3) AFCI Outlet Type (UL-AWCG and AWBZ)—This device
is likely to be a receptacle with integral protection that is
designed to protect cord sets plugged into it, not the
upstream branch circuit wiri n g .
Be sure to check with the AHJ (Au t h o rity Having
Ju risdiction) as to which of these devices are suitable for the
application.
Leviton Note: As of the date that this book was published, Intent: The distance from the bottom of the top cabinets to
there are no commercial AFCI Outlet Branch Circuit Type or a counter surface is typically 18 in. This change permits a
AFCI Outlet Type protection devices (receptacle based multioutlet assembly to be installed in the 2 in. recess
devices described in points 2 & 3 above) available to the beneath the top cabinet, thereby allowing for mounting of
e l e c t rical industry. To this point, these devices are still in the under-cabinet appliances.
development stage and have yet to be perfected. An “appliance garage” is an enclosed area on the counter
Author’s Comment: At the time a dwelling unit is surface where an appliance can be stored and hidden from
view when not in use. If a receptacle is installed inside an
wired, it is hard to tell from looking at the bare walls “appliance garage” it cannot count as a kitchen counter sur-
whether a room will be used as a home office or a
bedroom. Also, if you are looking at an efficiency face outlet required for dwelling units.
apartment, a room may well be furnished with a fold- 210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets
out couch that is used for sleeping on every night,
making it look as much like a bedroom as a living This section was revised to read:
room. If you wire bedroom branch circuits with one (D) Bathrooms. In dwelling units, at least one 15 or 20A,
circuit for lighting and receptacles, this change will
have little effect. However, the practice of separating single-phase, 125V receptacle outlet must be installed in
bathrooms within 3 ft of the outside edge of each basin. The
the lighting from the receptacle circuits in dwelling receptacle outlet must be located on a wall or partition that
unit bedrooms will now require two AFCI circuit
breakers. The 125V limitation to the requirement is adjacent to the basin, or basin counter surface.
means that AFCI protection would not be required for Figure 210–6
a 240V baseboard heater or room air conditioner. For
more information—
www.mikeholt.com/Newsletters/Newsletters.htm,
go to the “Miscellaneous” section and visit my
“AFCI” links.
210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets
The maximum distance the required receptacle for the
counter surface can be above the kitchen counter surface of
a dwelling was changed from 18 in. to 20 in. The revised
rule reads:
(C) Counter Surfaces
(5) Receptacle Location. Receptacle outlets required for
the counter surface must be located above, but not more
than 20 in. above the counter surface. Receptacle outlets
that are not accessible by appliances fastened in place,
located in appliance gara g e s, or that supply appliances that
occupy dedicated space cannot be used as the required
counter surface receptacles.
Figure 210–5
Intent: This change clarifies that the bathroom receptacle
outlet can be installed on a partition as well as the wall that
is adjacent to the basin or basin counter surface.
Author’s Comment: GFCI protection is required for all
15 and 20A, single-phase, 125V receptacles in all
bathroom areas of dwelling units (210.8(A)(1)).

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a switch:
Cat. No. 5299 Combination Switch/GFCI Outlet
• Side wired
• Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms,
modular kitchen units, bathroom
cabinet fixtures, lamp cabinet
fixtures and other special
applications.

Author’s Comment: GFCI protection is required for all

15 and 20A, 125V receptacles installed to serve
counter top surfaces, see 210.8(A)(6).

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210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets
This section was revised to read:
(G) Basements and Garages. For a one-family dwelling, at
least one 15 or 20A, single-phase, 125V receptacle outlet,
in addition to any provided for laundry equipment, shall be
installed in each basement. Where a portion of the base-
ment is finished into one or more habitable rooms, each
separate unfinished portion must have a 15 or 20A, single-
phase, 125V receptacle outlet installed.
Figure 210–7
Intent: This change requires a 15 or 20A, single-phase,
125V receptacle outlet in each unfinished portion of a base-
ment. Section 210.8(A)(5) requires all 15 or 20A, single-
p h a s e, 125V receptacles installed in the area of a basement
that is not intended as a habitable room to be GFCI-pro-
tected. The combination of Section 210.52(G) and
210.8(A)(5) ensures that "each" unfinished portion of a
basement have one GFCI-protected 15 or 20A, single-
p h a s e, 125V receptacle outlet. This prevents an extension
cord from a non-GFCI-protected receptacle to supply power
to loads in the unfinished portion of the basement.
210.63 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrige r a t i o n
Equipment Outlet
There has been a revision to this section relating to recepta-
cle placement. The words “on rooftops and in attics and
c rawl spaces” and the exception were deleted so that this
rule would coordinate with the mechanical code. This sec-
tion now reads:
A 15 or 20A, single-phase, 125V receptacle outlet must be
installed at an accessible location for the servicing of heating,
air-conditioning, and refri g e ration equipment (HACR) on
rooftops and in attics and crawl spaces. The receptacle must
be located within Figure 210–8
25 ft and on the
same level of the
heating, air-condi-
tioning, and refri g-
eration equipment.
The receptacle out-
let cannot be con-
nected to the load
side of the equip-
ment disconnecting
means.
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Exception: A receptacle outlet cannot be required for ARTICLE 250—GROUNDING
rooftop equipment on one and two-family dwellings.
This article covers the requirements for providing a path to
Author’s Comment: This rule does not require a recep- earth for high voltage surges from lightning. In addition, this
tacle within 25 ft of ventilating equipment. article contains the requirements for the low-impedance
Intent: The changes require a 15 or 20A, single-phase, fault current path necessary to remove dangerous voltage
125V receptacle outlet be located within 25 ft of heating, from conductive parts from a system failure.
air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment (HACR) for all
occupancies, including one and two - family dwellings. This 250.146 Connecting Receptacle Grounding
receptacle must be GFCI-protected if it is located outdoors Terminal to Box
[210.8(A)(3)] or in crawl spaces at or below grade The first sentence of 250.146 in the 1999 NEC was revised
[210.8(A)(4)]. Previously this rule only applied to rooftops. to delete the words “or at”. This section now reads:
Author’s Comment: The outside 15 or 20A, single- (A) Surface Mounted Box. A separate bonding jumper
phase, 125V receptacle outlet required for dwe l l i n g from a receptacle’s grounding terminal is not required if the
units [210.52(E)] could be used to satisfy this require- receptacle is installed in a box that is mounted on or at the
ment, but only if the receptacle outlet is located within surface and direct metal-to-metal contact is made between
25 ft of the equipment. the device yoke and the box.
Figure 250–21
Leviton manufactures GFCI’s in many configurations,
among them:
Cat. No. 6899 20 Amp
GFCI Receptacle
• Back & side wired
• Impact-resistant thermoplastic
construction
• Feed-through protection for
receptacles downstream

210.70 Lighting Outlets

The text relating to switches in interior stairways was
revised to read:
(A) Dwelling Units
(2) Other than Habitable Rooms.
(c) Where a lighting outlet(s) is installed for interior stair-
ways, it must be controlled by a wall switch at each floor and Intent: This reverses the allowance granted in the 1999
landing that includes an entry-way where the stairway NEC for boxes mounted “at the surface” to be acceptable for
between floor levels has six risers or more. grounding receptacles.
Intent: The new requirements require a switch at an inter-
mediate landing that includes an entry. The word “step” was Self-Grounding Straight Blade Receptacles. Applicable
changed to “riser” to conform to the building code term for Leviton Cat. Nos.:
this element of a stairway.
Cat. Nos. 5262 & 5362 are 15 and
20 Amp, back & side wired
D e c o ra AC Quiet Rocker Switches industrial grade receptacles
Applicable Leviton Cat. Nos: 5601,
5602, 5603, 5604
• Contemporary Decora styling Cat. Nos. BR15 &
BR20 are 15
• Side wire and Quickwire push-in and 20 Amp, back
t e rminal wiring options & side wired
• Switch frame shields against dust commercial grade
and fits in wallplate to prevent receptacles
rocker binding

Cat. No. 5320 is a Quickwire

push-in and side wired 15 Amp
residential grade receptacle

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ARTICLE 285 – TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE
SUPPRESSORS (TVSS) Customers The Latest
This Article covers general requirements, installation
requirements, and connection requirements for transient in Surge Protection
Technology?
voltage surge suppressors (TVSS) permanently installed on
premises wiring systems. It does not apply to cord- and-
plug-connected units such as “computer power stri p s.”
This new Article was added to cover the installation require-
ments for Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS),
which is a listed protective device that limits transient vo l t-
ages by limiting surge current or diverting it to ground.
Intent: Article 280 in the 1999 NEC contained the installa-
tion requirements for “Surge Arresters”, which are installed
at service equipment (main disconnect). H owever, it did not
have any rules for TVSS devices, which are typically
installed at panelboards.
285.1 Scope
This Article covers the installation and connection require-
ments for TVSS that are permanently installed on premises
wiring systems.
Figure 285–1

Flush Mount Front Flush or Surface

Mount Installation
Author’s Comment: The scope of Article 285 applies
to devices that are listed as TVSS devices. It does • Installs at load center to divert high-energy surges on
not apply to devices that incorporate a TVSS
device, such as a cord-and-plug connected TVSS 120/240V, 50/60 Hz single-phase AC power lines.
unit, a receptacle, or an appliance that has integral • Provides 2-pair telephone/fax/modem protection
TVSS protection.
using hard-wired screw terminations.
285.5 Listing
• Dual CATV/satellite feed surge protection.
A TVSS must be a listed device.
• DHC Power Line Carrier compatible.
285.6 Short - c i rcuit Current Rating
TVSS devices must be marked with their short-circuit cur- • Seperate Phase 1 and Phase 2 status
rent rating and they cannot be installed where the available indicator lights
fault current is in excess of that rating.
• Protected Equipment Warranty covers $10,000 for
WARNING: TVSS devices installed on the load side of
service equipment are susceptible to high fault currents if “Appliances”/$25,000 for Communication Electronics
located near service equipment, and a hazard would be
present if the device rating is less than the available fault
current.
Author’s Comment: UL will not require fault current
labeling for TVSS devices until June 6, 2002.
285.12 Routing of Connections
The conductors for the TVSS cannot be any longer than
necessary and unnecessary bends should be avoided.

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285.21 Connection Leviton Industrial
Where a TVSS is installed, it must be connected as follows:
(A) Location. Power Light (PL) Plugs
(1) Service Supplied Building or Structure. A TVSS can
be connected anywhere on the premises wiring system, but and Connectors
not on the line side of service disconnect overcurrent device.
Figure 285–2 15, 20, and 30 Amp 125 Volt Straight Blade
and Locking Configurations Available

Author’s Comment: Care must be taken to ensure that

no more than one conductor terminates to a terminal,
unless the terminal is identified otherwise, in accor-
dance with the requirements of 110.14(A).
Exception: If the TVSS is rated as a surge arrester, the
TVSS can be connected to the line side of the service over-
current device.
Author’s Comment: TVSS’s are listed to be located
only on the load side of service equipment. Be sure to
review installation instructions for overcurrent protec- Leviton
tion requirements, as required by 110.3(B). PL
(2) Feeder Supplied Building or Structure. A TVSS can devices indicate
be connected anywhere on the premises wiring system, but power status by
not on the line side of the building or structure disconnect means of a transpar-
overcurrent device. ent lens and a pre -
Author’s Comment: TVSS devices cannot be installed on wired power light
the line side of the building or structure overcurrent device located in the body
(main) because TVSS devices might be exposed to exces- of the device. When
sive lightning-induced surges, per UL1449. PL devices are ener-
(3) Separately Derived System. A TVSS can be con- gized and current is
nected anywhere on the premises wiring of the separately present, the power
derived system, but not on the line side of the separately
derived system overcurrent device. light is ON. When de-energized
and
All Leviton Panel-mount Surge Protection Devices meet this current is no longer
criteria and are intended for use on the load side of service present, the power light is OFF.
disconnect (Leviton 52120-CM3 complies and is illustrated
here). For Line Side of Service Disconnect, Leviton Cat. No. PL devices are ideally suited for
55175 is the Appropriate Surge Protection Device that workplace environments where
complies with Art i cle 280 of the NEC. quick visual indication of power
• Protects microprocessor-based status enhances maintenance related tasks and mini-
equipment in residential, commer- mizes
cial and industrial applications. nuisance callbacks. In emergencies where teams of
• High-energy metal oxide surge workers are involved in “rush-to-assist” situations that
suppression circuitry per phase require long runs of portable cord, fast visual confirmation
• Real-time diagnostic visual indica- of energized plugs and connectors helps accelerate the
tors show power & suppression
status for each protected phase
• Each phase provide with inde-
pendent fuse protection

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 Our dimmers
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ARTICLE 404 (380)—SWITCHES
The requirements of Article 404 apply to switches of all
types, such as snap (toggle) switches, dimmers, fan

the wall into

switches, knife switches, circuit breakers used as switches,
and automatic switches such as time clocks and timers.
404.8 Accessibility and Grouping

a window of
The text to this section was revised to read:
(B) Voltage Between Adjacent Devices. Snap switches
shall not be grouped or ganged in enclosures with other
snap switches, receptacles, or similar dev i c e s, if the voltage
between adjacent devices exceeds 300V, unless they are
installed in enclosures equipped with permanently installed
b a r riers between adjacent devices.
Figure 404-1

Intent: This rule in the 1999 NEC only prohibited the gang-
ing of switches if the voltage exceeded 300V. The text in the
2002 NEC, has extended this requirement if the voltage
exceeds 300V between switches and other devices such as
receptacles.
404.9 Provisions for Grounding Switch Faceplates
The text to this subsection was revised to read:
(B) Grounding. Snap switches, including dimmer and simi-
lar control switches, must be effectively grounded and must
provide a means to ground metal faceplates, whether or not
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(1) The switch is mounted with metal screws to a metal box or
to a nonmetallic box with integral means for grounding devices.
(2) An equipment grounding conductor or equipment bonding
jumper is connected to an equipment grounding termination of
the snap switch.
Intent: This change clarifies that fan control and other similar
control switches, such as timers, must be effectively grounded.
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Many of today’s sophisticated switching devices require a Leviton Note: When in the “OFF” condition (manually or
grounding conductor, among them: automatically), none of Leviton’s Occupancy Sensor
Cat. No. 6124H Electronic devices allow the flow of current to the load it controls via
Programmable Timer Switch. the ungrounded (hot) conductors. Therefore no “OFF” indi-
cation is necessary. Consequently all Leviton Occupancy
• Back-lit LCD display
Sensors comply with the new code ru l e.
• 24 Hour ON/OFF scheduling in A p p l i c a ble Leviton Cat. No.
30 minute intervals
ODS15-ID Decora Wall Switch
• Controls incandescent lights, Infrared Occupancy Sensor
electronic ballast fluorescent lights
and motor loads to 1 HP • “Walk-Through” feature shuts off
lights within 2-1/2 minutes after
momentary occupancy
• Adaptive technology compensates
404.14 Rating and Use of Switches (Including Dimmers) for real-time occupancy pattern s,
preventing unnecessary On/Off
This new subsection reads: switching.
(E) Dimmer. G e n e ral use dimmer switches must only be • 180° field of view, 2100 sq. ft. of
used to control permanently installed incandescent lumi- coverage
naires unless otherwise listed for control of other loads, and
installed accordingly. • Ceiling, wall, and outdoor sensors are also available.
Intent: This requirement is contained in the listing and
installation instructions for dimmers. I n s e rting the text in the ARTICLE 406—RECEPTACLE, CORD CONNECTORS,
Code should help ensure that dimmers will be installed in AND ATTACHMENT PLUGS (CAPS)
accordance with the manufacture/listing requirements. This Article covers the rating, type, and installation of recep-
Author’s Comment: Dimmers are not listed to t a c l e s, cord connectors, and attachment plugs (cord caps).
control a receptacle.
A new Article covering receptacles, cord connectors, and
Figure 404-3 attachment plugs (caps) was added.
Intent: This new Article contains the receptacle require-
ments formerly located in Section 210-7 and the receptacle,
cord connector and attachment plug requirements that were
located in Part L of Article 410 of the 1999 NEC.
Consolidating the requirements for receptacles into one
Article is part of the ove rall effort to make the Code user-
friendly.
Author’s Comment: The following table is a short sum-
mary of where the rules were relocated from and they
were moved to:
From: 1999 NEC Code Topic To: 2002 NEC
Scope 406.1
Receptacles must 406.2(A)
be listed
Leviton Decora Dimmers Apply 410-56(a) Receptacles 406.2(B)
• Full-range dimming in single pole,
410-56(a) – (c) Rating and Type 406.2(B)–(D)
3-way, 4-way and multi-location
switching schemes 210-7 Grounding 406.3(A)–(F)
• Digital microprocessor 410-56(f)(1) – (3) Receptacle Mounting 406.4(A)–(C)
state-of-the-art circuitry
410-56(e) Position of Receptacle 406.4(D)
• Color change kits are available.
Faces
(Leviton IPI06 IllumaTech™ Dimmer
shown) 210-8(a)(7) Receptacle face-up 406.4(E)
on counter
404.15 Switch Marking 410-3 Live Parts 406.4(F)
A new subsection relating to occupancy sensors was added to read: 410-56(e) Cover openings 406.5
(B) Off Indication. Where in the OFF position, a switching 410-56(d) Faceplates 406.5(A)–(C)
device with a marked OFF position must completely discon-
nect all ungrounded (hot) conductors of the load it controls. 410-56(g) Attachment Plugs 406.6(A)–(C)
Intent: This rule requires switches with an “OFF” marking to 410-56(i) Noninterchangeability 406.7
disconnect all power. Where an electronic occupancy sensor is
used, voltage can be present and a small current of 5 mA can 410-57(a) – (f) Receptacles in Damp 406.8(A) – (F)
flow to maintain power to the device even when the switch is in or Wet Locations
the expected "OFF" position. This small amount of current can 410-58(a) – (e) Grounding 406.9(A–(E)
startle a person, perhaps causing a fall from a ladder.
Author’s Comment: To solve this problem, manufactur- 250-146(a) – (d) Grounding 406.10(A)–(D)
ers of wiring devices will simply remove the words
“OFF” from the switch.
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 Are you still only
wiring half the 406.8 Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations
Parts of this section were revised to read:
(A) Damp Locations. A receptacle installed outdoors in a

house? location protected from the weather or in other damp loca-

tions must have a “Weather Resistant” or “Raintight While-
In-Use” cover.
Figure 406-1

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when the attachment plug is inserted.
An installation suitable for wet locations is also considered
suitable for damp locations.
A receptacle that is located outdoors is considered to be in
a “location protected from the weather” if it is located under
roofed open porches, canopies, marquees, and the like, and
it is not subjected to beating rain or water ru n o f f.
(B) Wet Locations
(1) 15 and 20A Outdoor Receptacles. 15 and 20A, 125 and
250V receptacles installed outdoors in a wet location must
have an enclosure that is weatherproof when the attach-
ment plug is inserted (Raintight While-In-Use Cover).
Figure 406-2

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(2) Other Receptacles. All other receptacles installed in a
wet location must comply with (a) or (b):
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(a) A receptacle installed in a wet location must have a
“raintight while-in-use” cover (enclosure that is weatherproof
Direct Your
with the attachment plug cap inserted), if stationary or fixed
equipment is plugged into it. Customers
(b) A receptacle installed in a wet location having a “weather
resistant” cover (cover that is weatherproof when the cover
is closed and an attachment plug is not inserted) is perm i t-
To Leviton’s
ted, if portable equipment is plugged.
Figure 406-3

Intent: The revised text to (B)(1) was intended to ensure

that all 15 and 20A, 125 and 250V receptacles installed out- Many electrical contractors have expre s s e d
doors in a wet location be within an enclosure and cover i n t e rest in presenting Leviton products to
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plug is inserted. cific product applications and benefits.
L e v i t o n ’s answer is the “Application
For Wet Locations, Raintight While-In-Use Covers Apply. Connection” web site.
Leviton offers many applicabl e This new selling tool allows you to direct your
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on electrical products for their home, office or
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• Vertical or horizontal
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• Vertical or horizontal
• Standard or ex t ra deep
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 Figure 517-2
ARTICLE 517 – HEALTH CARE FACILITY
Article 517 applies to electrical wiring in health care facilities
such as hospitals; nursing homes; limited care; supervisory
care; clinics; medical and dental offices, and ambulatory
care, whether permanent or movable. This Article is not
intended to apply to animal veterinary facilities.
517.13 Grounding of Receptacles and Fixed Electric
Equipment in Patient Care Areas
The section was completely revised to read as follows:
W i ring in patient care areas must comply with (A) and (B) below:
(A) Wiring Methods. All branch circuits serving patient care
areas must be installed in a metal raceway or cable that is
listed in 250.118 as an acceptable grounding return path,
such as EMT and/or Type AC cable.
Figure 517-1

Author’s Comment: AC cable is listed as a suitable

ground fault path because it contains an internal bond-
ing strip of aluminum in direct contact with the outer
metal sheath of AC cable [250.118(9)]. The outer
metal sheath of interl o cked MC cable is not listed as a
suitable ground fault path in 250.118(11); therefore, it
cannot be used to supply branch circuits in patient
care areas of health care facilities.
Figure 517-3

(B) Insulated Equipment Grounding Conductor. In areas

used for patient care, the grounding terminals of all recepta-
cles and all noncurrent-carrying conductive surfaces of fixed
e l e c t ric equipment operating at over 100V, likely to become
energized and subject to personal contact, must be
grounded by an insulated copper equipment grounding con-
ductor. The grounding conductor must be sized in accor-
dance with Table 250.122 and it must be installed in a wiring
method as identified in (A) above.
Intent: This section was completely revised to clarify that
only metal raceways or armored cables listed as a ground
return path containing an insulated copper equipment
grounding conductor can be used for branch-circuit wiring
supplying equipment, luminaires, and receptacles in patient
care areas of health care facilities.

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517.30 Essential Electrical Systems for Hospitals
A new subsection was added and it reads:
(E) Receptacle Identification. The cover plates for recep-
tacles, or receptacles supplied from the emergency system,
must have a distinctive color or marking so as to be readily
identifiable.
Figure 517-4
547.2 Definitions
The definition for an Equipotential Plane was revised to read:
Equipotential Plane. An area where wire mesh or other
conductive elements are embedded in or placed under c o n-
crete, bonded to all metal structures and fixed nonelectri c a l
equipment that may become energized to the grounding
system. The purpose of the equipotential plane is to prevent
a difference in voltage within the plane area.
Figure 547-1

Intent: This change correlates with NFPA 99–Health Care

Facilities Code, which requires the identification of all emer-
gency system receptacles in hospitals.
Author’s Comment: Typically, the color used is red. Intent: This definition was relocated from 547-9(a) and
revised to clarify the equipotential plane requirements con-
Leviton’s Hospital Grade Receptacles include tained in 547.10.
Single, Duplex, Slim Design, Tamper- 547.5 Wiring Methods
Resistant, Illuminated, Pilot Light and Isolated
Ground configurations. This section was revised to require equipment enclosures,
boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings installed in agricultural
Leviton Cat. No. 8200IG is show n buildings to comply with the following requirements:
• 15 and 20 Amp, 125 and 250 Volt availability (C) Equipment Enclosures, Boxes, Conduit Bodies,
• Available in colors including red and Fittings.
• Back and side wiring options (1) Excessive Dust. Equipment enclosures, boxes, conduit
b o d i e s, and fittings installed in areas of agricultural buildings
517.41 Essential Electrical Systems for Nursing Homes where excessive dust may be present must be designed to
and Limited Care Facilities minimize the entrance of dust and have no openings (such
A new subsection was added and it reads: as holes for attachment screws) through which dust could
(E) Receptacle Identification. The cover plates for recep- enter the enclosure.
tacles or the receptacles supplied from the emergency sys- Author’s Comment: Dust ignitionproof enclosures are
tem must have a distinctive color or marking so as to be not required and we a t h e rproof boxes could be used to
readily identifiable. meet this requirement.
Intent: This change correlates with NFPA 99—Health Care Figure 547-2
Facilities Code, which requires the identification of all emer-
gency system receptacles in nursing homes and limited
care facilities.
Author’s Comment: Typically, the color used is red.
Applicable Leviton Cat.
Nos. 80703-RE, 84003-E40
Emerge n cy Wallplates
• Nylon or stainless steel
• Engraved or hot stamping
• A s s o rted colors and
messages
• Toggle, Decora and custom wallplates also available
ARTICLE 547—AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
The provisions of this Article apply to agricultural buildings
or those parts of buildings or adjacent areas where ex c e s-
sive dust or dust with water may accumulate, or where a
corrosive atmosphere exists.
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(2) Damp or Wet Locations. In damp or wet locations of agri- Author’s Comment: Section 547.10(B) requires GFCI
cultural buildings, equipment enclosures, boxes, conduit protection for all circuits providing electric power to
bodies, and fittings must be located or equipped to prevent equipment that is accessible to animals in dirt confine-
moisture from entering or accumulating within the enclo- ment areas.
sure, box, conduit body, or fitting. In wet locations of agricul-
Intent: The additional text clarifies that GFCI protection is
tural buildings, including normally dry or damp locations required for all general-purpose 15 and 20A, single-phase,
where surfaces are periodically washed or sprayed with
water, boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings must be listed for 125V receptacles installed in areas having an equipotential
p l a n e, outdoors, or in wet areas of agricultural building.
use in wet locations, and equipment enclosures must be
weatherproof. Author’s Comment: The term “ g e n e ral purpose recep-
tacles” is not defined in the NEC, but the intent is that
(3) Corrosive Atmosphere. Where wet dust, excessive mois-
ture, corrosive gases or vapors, or other corrosive GFCI protection is not required for a receptacle
installed for specific pieces of equipment such as
conditions may be present in an agricultural building, brooders, incubators, feed mixers, feed grinders, feed
equipment enclosures, boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings
must have corrosion resistance properties suitable for the conveyors, and the like.547.5
conditions. Leviton offe rs GFCI’s with LED
Intent: The new text clarifies that the types of enclosures indicator light in 15 and 20 AMP
required in agricultural buildings are dependent upon the configurations. Cat. No. 6598 15 Amp.
conditions where the enclosures are installed. Cat. No. 6898 20 Amp.
• Side wire and Quickwire holes accept
No. 14 AWG
For Damp Locations, Weather Resistant Covers Apply. • Heavy-guage zinc-plated steel
Leviton offers many mounting stra p
applicable products • Heavy duty double-wipe brass
with the fo l l owing contacts for long service life
features:
• Die-cast metal or ther- 547.10 Equipotential Planes and Bonding of
moplastic constru c t i o n Equipotential Planes
• Vertical or horizontal
The rules for equipotential planes were reorganized and
• Standard or ex t ra deep Cat. No. WP1 shown completely rew ritten to clarify where an equipotential plane
• Self-closing lid is required and where it’s not required. The revised rule is as
follows:
For Wet Locations, Raintight While-In-Use Covers Apply. (A) Areas Requiring Equipotential Planes. Equipotential
planes must be installed in all concrete floor confinement
Leviton offers many applicabl e areas of livestock buildings that contain metallic equipment
products with the following that is accessible to animals and likely to become ener-
features: gized.
• Die-cast metal or thermoplastic
construction Outdoor concrete confinement areas, such as feedlots,
must have equipotential planes installed around metallic
• Vertical or horizontal equipment that is accessible to animals and likely to
• Standard or ex t ra deep become energized. The equipotential plane must encom-
pass the area around the equipment where the animal
• Self-closing lid stands while accessing the equipment.
Cat. No. 5997 shown Author’s Comment: An equipotential plane is an area
where wire mesh or other conductive elements are
547.5 Wiring Methods embedded in or placed under concrete, bonded to all
The GFCI requirements Figure 547-3 metal structures and fixed nonelectrical equipment
for agricultural buildings that may become energized, and connected to the
were revised to read: e l e c t rical grounding system [547.2].
(G) Receptacles. All 15 (B) Areas Not Requiring Equipotential Planes.
and 20A, single-phase, Equipotential planes are not required in dirt confinement
125V general-purpose areas containing metallic equipment that is accessible to
receptacles installed in animals and likely to become energized. All circuits provid-
the locations specified ing electric power to equipment that is accessible to animals
below must have in dirt confinement areas must have GFCI protection.
ground-fault circuit- (C) Bonding. Equipotential planes must be bonded to the
interrupter protection building or structure electrical grounding system. The bond-
for personnel. ing conductor shall be copper, insulated, covered or bare,
and not smaller than 8 AWG. The 8 AWG bonding conduc-
tor must terminate to wire mesh or conductive elements of
the equipotential plane by pressure connectors or clamps of
brass, copper, copper alloy, or an equally substantial
approved means.
(1) In areas having an equipotential plane [547.10(A)]
(2) Outdoors
(3) Damp or wet areas

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 Discovering the
FPN No. 1: Methods to establish equipotential planes are
d e s c ribed in Equipotential Planes in Animal Containment
Areas, American Society of Agricultural Engineers
benefits of occu-
(ASAE) EP473-1997. For more information, call the soci-
ety at 1-616-429-0300.
Author’s Comment: To see the report on Stray Voltage
pancy sensors
Problems with Dairy Cows available from the
University of Minnesota; call 1-612-625-8173.
FPN No. 2: Low grounding electrode system resistances
may reduce potential differences in livestock facilities.
Intent: The intent of the revisions is to clarify that an equipo-
tential plane is not required for indoor or outdoor dirt confine-
ment areas, if GFCI protection is provided for electrical
equipment accessible to animals in the confinement areas.

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ARTICLE 550—MOBILE HOMES, MANUFACTURED

HOMES, AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
The provisions of this Article cover the electrical conductors
and equipment installed within or on mobile or manu fa c-
tured homes, the conductors that connect mobile or manu-
factured homes to a supply of electri c i t y, and the installation
of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
550.25 Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection
A new subsection was added and it reads:
(B) Bedrooms of Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes.
All branch circuits that supply 15 and 20A, 125V outlets in
bedrooms of mobile homes and manufactured homes must
be protected by arc-fault circuit interrupter(s).
Figure 550-1
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ARTICLE 555 – MARINAS 555.17 Boat Receptacle Disconnecting Means
555.1 Scope The requirement for the boat disconnecting means was
completely revised to read:
A new sentence was added, which reads:
(B) Location. The disconnecting means for a boat recepta-
This Article covers the installation of wiring and equipment cle must be readily accessible and not more than 30 in. from
in the areas comprising fixed or floating piers, wharfs, the receptacle. Circuit breakers or switches located in
docks, and other areas in marinas, boatyards, boat basins, m a rine power outlets can be used for the boat receptacle
boathouses, and similar occupancies that are used, or disconnecting means.
intended for use, for the purpose of repair, berthing, launch-
ing, storage, or fueling of small craft and the moorage of Figure 555-2
floating buildings. Private, noncommercial docking facilities
constructed or occupied for the use of the owner or resi-
dents of the associated single-family dwelling are not cov-
ered by this Article.
Intent: This clarifies that the requirements of Article 555 do
not apply to boat docks at a single-family dwe l l i n g . For sin-
gle-family dwellings, GFCI personnel protection is required
for all 15 and 20A, single-phase, 125V receptacles located
outdoors or in boathouses [210.8(A)(3) and 210.8(A)(8)].
Author’s comment: There is no definition for single-
family dwelling unit, but I think it is a single dwe l l i n g
unit [Article 100]. Docking facilities at buildings con-
taining more than one dwelling unit such as duplexes,
condominiums, apartments fall under the requirements
of Article 555.
Leviton manufactures GFCI’s in many configurations.
See illustrations throughout this publication or contact
Leviton for more information.
555.2 Definitions
A definition for Electrical Datum Plane was added and
it reads: Intent: This requirement was extracted from NFPA 303—
Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards.
Electrical Datum Plane. The electrical datum plane is
defined as follows: 555.19 Boat Receptacle
(1) Land areas subject to tidal fluctuation. The electrical N ew text was added and it reads:
datum plane is a hori zontal plane 2 ft above the highest (A) Boat Receptacles
high tide level for the area occurring under normal circum- (4) Ratings. Receptacles that provide shore power for boats must
stances. be rated not less than 30A and must be a single-outlet type.
(2) Land areas not subject to tidal fluctuation. The electrical (a) Receptacles rated 50A and less must be of the locking and
datum plane is a hori zontal plane 2 ft above the highest grounding-type.
water level for the area occurring under normal circum- Figure 555-3
stances.
Figure 555-1

(b) Receptacles rated for 60A or 100A must be of the pin

Intent: The new definition and rules clarify that when
installing tra n s formers [555.5], electrical connections
[555.9], and receptacles [555.19] near water, we must take
into consideration the highest water level for the areas
under normal circumstances.
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and sleeve type.
Intent: The new text clarifies that the NEC does not contain
any specific requirement that the rating of a receptacle be
dependent upon the length of the boat. It simply sets a mini-
mum rating of 30A and leaves it up to the designer and/or
owner to provide the receptacles they deem necessary
based on projected usage of the slips.
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• Listed to meet UL, CE, CSA, IP
and IEC standards
• 2-Year limited warranty
ARTICLE 620 – ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS,
ESCALATORS, MOVING WALKS, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS,
AND STAIRWAY CHAIR LIFTS
Article 620 covers the installation of electrical equipment
and wiring used in connection with elevators, dumbwaiters,
e s c a l a t o r s,moving walks, wheelchair lifts, and stairway
chair lifts.
620.85 GFCI Protection for Personnel
The first para graph was revised to read:
Each 15 and 20A, single-phase, 125V receptacle installed in
pits, in hoistways, on elevator car tops, and in escalator and
moving walk we l l ways must be of the ground-fault circuit-inter-
rupter type.
Intent: The intent of this rule is to require locally reset GFCI
receptacles for personnel wo rking in those areas.
Leviton manufactures GFCI’s in many configurations.
See illustrations throughout this publication or contact
Leviton for more information.
ARTICLE 680 SWIMMING POOLS, FOUNTAINS, AND
SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS
The scope of Article 680 is limited to the installation of elec-
t ric wiring and equipment that supplies swimming, wading,
therapeutic, and decorative pools, fo u n t a i n s,hot tubs, spas,
and hydromassage bathtubs, whether permanently installed
or stora ble.
680.12 Maintenance Disconnecting Means
The word “maintenance” was added to the heading and the
text was revised to read:
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One or more means to disconnect all ungrounded (hot) conduc-
tors must be provided for all utilization equipment other than
lighting. Each means must be accessible and within sight (within
50 ft) from its equipment.
Figure 680-3
Intent: This change clarifies that the maintenance discon-
necting means does not apply to lighting equipment.
Author’s Comment: All disconnecting means are
switches [Article 404] and switches must be located at
least 5 ft hori zontally from the inside walls of a pool
unless separated from the pool by a solid fence, wa l l ,
or other permanent barrier [680.22(C)].
Leviton offers motor starting switches for every service load
and every application, among them:
Cat. No. MS303 Motor Starting Switch.
• Thermoplastic construction resists
impacts, chemicals, temperature
extremes and arcing.
• Silver alloy contacts
• Positive-contact design
680.22 Area Lighting, Receptacles, and Equipment
A new item (4) was added and it reads:
(A) Receptacles
(4) Restricted Space. One 15 or 20A, single-phase, 125V
receptacle can be installed not less than 5 ft measured horizo n-
tally from the inside wall of the pool at a dwelling unit, if the
dimensions of the lot does not allow the receptacle outlet
required in 680-22(A)(3) to be 10 ft from the water.
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Figure 680-4
Intent: The new rule allows the required 15 or 20A, single-
p h a s e, 125V receptacle for outdoor pools and spas for
d welling units [680-22(A)(3)] to be located less than 10 ft,
but not closer than 5 ft, from the pool, if the dimensions of
the property prevent locating the receptacle 10 ft away as
required in 680.22(A)(3).
680.22 Area Lighting, Receptacles, and Equipment
This subsection was revised to read:
(A) Receptacles
(5) GFCI Protection. All 125V receptacles located within 20 ft
of the inside walls of a pool or fountain must be protected by a
ground-fault circuit interrupter. Receptacles supplying pool
pump motors rated 15 or 20A, single-phase, 120V through
240V must be provided with GFCI protection.
Figure 680-5
Intent: The revised text is intended to clarify that GFCI pro-
tection is required for all 15 or 20A receptacles installed on
120V through 240V circuits that supply single-phase recep-
tacles for pool pump motors.
Author’s Comment: Receptacles are rated 125V, 208V
and 250V, so technically this rule does not apply to
250V receptacles.
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680.22 Area Lighting, Receptacles, and Equipment

This subsection was revised to read:
(C) Switching Devices. Switching devices must be located
at least 5 ft hori zontally from the inside walls of a pool
unless separated from the pool by a solid fence, wall, or
other permanent barri e r. Alternatively, a switch that is listed
as being acceptable for use within 5 ft is permitted.
Intent: The revised text allows pneumatic switches (i.e. n o n-
e l e c t ric) that are listed for this purpose to be within 5 ft of
the water.

Lighted Toggle Switch. One of

m a ny switching devices from
Leviton.
A p p l i c a ble Leviton Cat. No.
5501-LHI.
• Illuminated switch is easily
found in dark environments
• Quiet, reliable mechanical
action
The answer starts with a visit to Leviton’s “Contractor • Accepts up to #10 copper or
Connection” website. Log-On to www. L e v i t o n . c o m , copper clad wire
and click on the “Contractor Connection” icon. There
you will find information on all the programs and
p romotions that Leviton has developed specifically for
the Electrical Contractor.
Look for information on:
n Tr a i n i n g n Safety

n The NEC n E n e rgy Savings

n News & Information n Trends & Fore c a s t s

n Contractor Sales n New Pro d u c t s

Assistance Pro g r a m s
n Contractor Marketing n F requently Asked

P ro g r a m s Questions
The Contractor Connection was designed to convey
information that you can use to sell-up your services
and better your business.
Please visit the Contractor Connection and see how
Leviton can help you become a better contractor.

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with Leviton’s
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As the name implies, the industry’s first marketing

handbook gives electrical contractors instruction
on basic marketing practices and principals to
enable them to plan for increased growth and
p ro f i t a b i l i t y.
While most electrical contractors have the skills to
bid on jobs, the vast majority do not always pick and
choose the most profitable work available because
they are not well versed in the basics of marketing.
The handbook describes how electrical contractors
can benefit from positioning and
p romoting their firm’s talent and re s o u rces to keep
pace with an ever-changing marketplace.
Sections covered in the Handbook include:
n Marketing Theory and Practice
n Planning For Profitable Gro w t h
n Ta rgeting Profitable Growth Markets
n Selling To and Satisfying Customers
n Marketing Ta c t i c s
To get your Contractor Marketing Handbook, send
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Attn.: Tom Degnan, Marketing Dept.
59-25 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362-2591

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professionals keep up with the most current changes
that will affect the way they do business.
Visit Leviton’s Code Connection Web site at
www.leviton.com

About the Author:

Mike Holt has devoted his career to studying and
understanding the National Electrical Code, and
has produced over thirty books and videos on the
subject. His simple but direct style and his ability to
simplify technical concepts, makes his books and
videos among America’s most sought after for
training. His extensive use of illustration in all of his
training programs makes learning fun for his
students. He is devoted to providing quality-training
aids such as seminars, videos, books and software
programs that the electrical trade understands
and enjoys.
Questions About The Code?
1-888-NEC-Code • Internet: www.NEC.Code.com
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