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10 Important Safety Changes in 2014 NEC
John Newquist
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GFCIs
• 210.8• GFCI must be provided
for outlets within 6 feet for
• bathtubs, • showers, • Laundry areas• Dishwasher branch
circuit
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Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters
• 210.12• Several locations in
dwelling units including kitchens.
• Dormitory rooms.
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Garages
• 210.52• Branch circuits for
garages shall not supply outlets outside of the garage
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Metal Fences
• 250.194• AC Substation fences
shall be grounded if within 5 feet of exposed electrical.
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Cable Ties
• 300.23• Cable ties shall be listed
as low smoke
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Electrical Cords
• 400.6• Cords shall be marked
with maximum operating temperature.
• Example: Temperature Rating:
• -40º to 140ºF
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Seating Area Receptacles
• 406.5• The Receptacles shall be
installed face up.
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Appliance GFCIs
• 422.5• GFCIs for appliance shall
be readily accessible.
Poor access. Have to move the appliance.
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Vending Machines
• 422.51• GFCIs protection for
cord and plug connected machines.
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Generators
• 445.11• Generators over 15 KW
shall be marked to indicate if the neutral conductor is bonded to the generator frame.
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Backfeed Warning
• 490.25• Where backfeed could
exist, signs shall warn of the backfeed hazard.
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Operating Room
• 517.19• Operating rooms shall
be provided with a minimum 36 receptacles.
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Further
• Let me know if you think there are worker safety changes that a safety professional should know about.