Final Frequent Electrical Violations-(Residential)
Current adopted edition of National Electrical Code-2005
- Ladder not provided for inspection of attic equipment-. USBC 113.1.1
- Improper working space @ elec. panels and equip.-110.26
- Ground Fault requirements in kitchens, baths, garages, basement, outdoor, wet bar-210.8
- Recepts. within 6’ of laundry sink must be GFCI protected. 210.8 (a)(7)
- Bath recept. outlets not separate 20 amp circuit-210.11 (c) (3)
- “Combination Type” Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter requirements for all bedroom outlets, including lights, fans, smoke dets. etc. (210.12)
- Bath recept. outlet > than 36” from sink basin.-210.52 (d)
- Outdoor recept.outlet > than 6 1/2’ above grade. 210.52 (e)
- Recept. not located within 25’ of outdoor HVAC equip.-210.63
- Lights for interior stairs of 6 or more risers not switched at each level.-210.70 (a) (2) (c)
- Kitchen recept. located under countertop where overhang is > 6” beyond base.-210.52 (b) 5
- Kitchen countertop recept. spacing-210.52 (c)
- Concrete encased electrodes (rebar) if present, must be used as grounding electrode. 250.50 & 250.52(3)
- Bonding means for other systems not provided ie: phone/TV.-250.94
- Grounding electrode conductor not secured to bldg surface.-250.64 (b)
- Insulated Equip. ground # 6 and smaller must have entire length finished green.-250.119
- Grounded (neutral) conductors not isolated at sub-panels in same bldg.-250.142(b)
- PVC conduit installed where subject to damage not schedule 80.-300.5 (d)(4)
- Covers missing on outlet/junction boxes.-314.25
- Outlet boxes not flush with combustible surfaces.-314.20
- Switches not grounded.-404.9 (b)
- Circuit breakers installed > 6’ 7” above floor.-404.8
- Receptacles not mounted rigid to surface.-406.4(b)
- Wet location recept. covers not weatherproof with cord cap inserted.-406.8 (B)
- Receptacle located in tub space.-406.8 (c)
- Panel not labeled specifically.-408.4
- Ceiling fans, hanging fixtures located in 3’ x 8’ zone near tub/shower.-410.4 (d)
- Clothes closet light clearances.-410.8
- Cord length on appliances.-422.16 (b)
- Heat strip not identified on HVAC equip.-424.28
- Breaker lock/disconnect not provided for hard wired appliances ie: dishwasher, oven, water heater etc.-422.31(b)
- AC breaker/fuse size exceeds max. per label.-440.6
- Insufficient tub motor access.-680.73
- Tub motor not bonded to associated metal piping etc.-680.74
- Sign not posted at service indicating optional generator system on site.-702.8
- Holes in exterior of house not sealed at elec. penetrations.-IRC 703.1
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