Basements
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2020 NEC Changes
www.dli.mn.govrequires all receptacle outlets in basements (area below grade level) to be GFCI protected, regardless if the basement is finished or unfinished. During the 2020 NEC code cycle it was substantiated that conductive floor surfaces prone to damp, wet or flooded conditions may exist in both finished and unfinished basements.
Typical Details - Finished Basements
www.fairfaxcounty.gov9. Finished basements that include a kitchen, wet bar or bedroom require a plan submission and approval by the county. 10. Cutting openings in existing basement walls is outside the scope of these details. Therefore, a plan submission is required. 11. Deviations from these details require approval by county staff prior to construction. 2
Part 6.C U-values of ground floors and basements
www.gov.scotU-values of ground floors and basements 6.C.0 Introduction For new buildings a ground floor should not have a U-value exceeding 0.25 W/m2K, This may only be achieved without the need for insulation if the perimeter to area ratio is less than 0.12 m/m2 for solid ground floors or m/m2 for suspended floors. However, some ground floor
CONCRETE SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS NEW …
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What Is A Ground Fault? How Do They Work? Where to …
www.cpsc.govo Crawl spaces and unfinished basements (since 1990) o Wet bar sinks (since 1993) o Laundry and utility sinks (since 2005) Also consider portable GFCI protection: Whenever operating electrically-powered garden equipment (mower, hedge trimmer, edger, etc.)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - US EPA
www3.epa.govWhen basements flood, the damaged area must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to reduce the risk of disease. Cleanup can be expensive for homeowners, and municipalities. Rugs, curtains, flooring, wallboard panels, and upholstered furniture usually must be replaced.