2020 NEC Code changes brochure - Eaton

2020 NEC code changes code changes based on the2020 National Electrical code Dwelling Unit Area Reference Chart for AFCI and GFCI Requirements 3 National Electrical code Introduction 5 Electrical Connections (D) Terminal Connection Torque 6 ground - fault circuit - interrupter Protection for Personnel Preface 7 for Personnel 8 (A) Dwelling Units 9-11 (B) Other Than Dwelling Units 12-18 (D) Specific Appliances 19 ground - fault circuit - interrupter Protection for Personnel 20 (E) Equipment Requiring Servicing 21 (F) Outdoor Outlets 22 Receptacle Outlets (C)(2) Island and Peninsular Countertops and Work Surfaces 23 (G) Basements, Garages, and Accessory Buildings 24 (G)(1) Garages 24 Arc- fault circuit - interrupter Protection (C) Guest Rooms, Guest Suites, and Patient Sleeping Rooms in Nursing Homes and Limited-Care Facilities 25 (D) Branch circuit Extensions or Modifications Dwelling Units, Dormitory Units, and Guest Rooms and Guest Suites 26 Services (C) Barriers 27 Surge Protection Surge Protection for Dwelling Unit Services 28 What is a Surge?

Since the inception of Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) protection into the NEC, it has continued expan-sion to additional branch circuits. The purpose of GFCI is for the protection of personnel from electrical shock. A GFCI is defined by the NEC as follows: Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).

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