Electric and Radiant Heat
Fixed electric space heating should comply with electrical requirements listed from chapters 34 through 40 of the IRC.
The NEC section 424 provides more detail for requirements of radiant electric heating.
Electric and radiant heat
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M1405.1 |
Electric baseboard general |
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M1406.1 |
Radiant heat systems general |
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M1406.3 |
Installation of radiant panels |
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M1406.4 |
Installation in concrete surfaces |
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M1406.2 |
Clearances |
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M1406.5 |
Finish surfaces |
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M1407.2 |
Duct Heaters |
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M1407.3 |
Installation with heat pumps and air conditioners |
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M1407.4 |
Access |
NEC 424 Requirements
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424.9 |
General |
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424.3 |
Branch circuit sizing |
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424.9 |
Outlet required on wall must be integral to the appliance |
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424.11 |
Supply Conductors |
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424.12 |
Location |
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424.13 |
Space from combustibles |
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424.19 |
Disconnecting means |
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424.20 |
Thermostatically controlled switching device |
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424.21 |
Switch and circuit breaker to be an indicating type |
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424.22 |
Overcurrent Protection |
