Amendments to Chapters 37, 39, and 44 and Appendix F of IRC.
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(1) In IRC, Section E3601.6.2, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: An occupant of an accessory dwelling unit is not required to have access to the disconnect serving the dwelling unit in which they reside."
(2) In IRC, Section E3705.4.5, the following words are added after the word "assemblies": "with ungrounded conductors 10 AWG and smaller".
(3) In IRC, Section E3901.4.5, the last sentence in the exception is deleted and replaced with the following: "Receptacles mounted below the countertop in accordance with this exception shall not be located more than 14 inches from the bottom leading edge of the countertop."
(4) In IRC, Section E3901.9, the following exception is added: "Exception: Receptacles or other outlets adjacent to the exterior walls of the garage, outlets adjacent to an exterior wall of the garage, or outlets in a storage room with entry from the garage may be connected to the garage branch circuit."
(5) IRC, Section E3902.16 is deleted.
(6) In Section E3902.17:
(a) following the word "Exception" the number "1." is added; and
(b) at the end of the section, the following sentences are added: "2. This section does not apply for a simple move or an extension of a branch circuit or an outlet which does not significantly increase the existing electrical load. This exception does not include changes involving remodeling or additions to a residence."
(7) IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard:
"Standard reference numberTitleReferenced in code section number
USC-FCCCHR 10th Edition Manual of Cross Connection ControlFoundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research University of Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA 90089-2531Table P2902.3"
(8) In IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard: "UL 9540-20: Energy Storage Systems and Equipment; R327.1, R327.2 and R327.6."
(9)
(a) When passive radon controls or portions thereof are voluntarily installed, the voluntary installation shall comply with Appendix F of the IRC.
(b) An additional inspection of a voluntary installation described in Subsection (9)(a) is not required.