Locations
E3901.2.1 | Receptacle spacing – Max 6 ft from any point on a wall | |
E3901.2.2 | Wall space requirements – includes any individual wall >2 | |
E3901.2.3 | Floor receptacles | |
E3901.3 | Small kitchen appliances | |
E3901.4 | Countertops and work surfaces | |
E3901.4.1 | Wall countertop spaces | |
E3901.4.2 | Island countertops | |
E3901.4.3 | Peninsular countertops | |
E3901.4.5 | Outlet locations for counters | |
E3901.6 | Bathroom receptacles | |
E3901.7 | Outdoor receptacles | |
E3901.8 | Laundry areas | |
E3901.9 | Basements, garages and accessory buildings | |
E3901.10 | Hallways | |
E3901.11 | Foyers | |
E3901.12 | HVAC outlet required at equipment | |
E3903.1 | Lighting outlet requirements | |
E3903.3 | Stairwell outlet lighting controls |
Receptacle Installation
E4002.2 | Must be grounding type | |
E4002.3 | Must be CO/ALR rated for use with AL wiring | |
E4002.4 | Metal faceplates must be grounded | |
E4002.5 | Receptacle face position | |
E4002.6 | Receptacles mounted in boxes | |
E4002.7 | Receptacles mounted on covers | |
E4002.8 | Damp locations | |
E4002.9 | Wet locations for 15/20 amp receptacles | |
E4002.10 | Other receptacles in wet locations | |
E4002.11 | Bathtub and shower spaces | |
E4002.12 | Weatherproof face plates | |
E4002.14 | Tamper-proof receptacle requirements |
GFCI Receptacles/Protection (ground fault circuit interrupt)
Link for GFCI chart based on estimated dates required
E3902.1 | Bathroom receptacles | |
E3902.2 | Garage and accessory rooms | |
E3902.3 | Outdoor receptacles | |
E3902.4 | Crawlspace receptacles and lighting | |
E3902.5 | Unfinished Basements | |
E3902.6 | Kitchens – all countertop surfaces | |
E3902.7 | Sinks - within 6 ft | |
E3902.8 | Bath and shower stalls - within 6 ft | |
E3902.9 | Laundry areas | |
E3902.10 | Kitchen dishwashers | |
E3902.11 | Boat houses/docks | |
E3902.12 | Boat lifts | |
E3902.13 | Electric heated floors | |
E3902.14 | Location of GFCI’s | |
AFCI Protection
E3902.15 | Location of arc fault interrupters | |
E3902.16 | AFCI protection requirements | |
E3902.17 | AFCI protection for branch circuit extensions or modifications | |