The 2020 National Electric Code includes requirement updates in four significant areas: surge protection, GFCI protection, firemen’s disconnect and solar power. Be familiar with the official NEC codes in your state. NEC 2020 includes four major updates to the existing 2017 electrical code: NEC 2020 adoption is underway in: NEC 2020 Is in Effect in: GFCI (DWELLINGS) GFCI protection is required for all 125–250V receptacles within 6 feet of sinks. Notable spaces include: This applies to: GFCI protection is also required in non-dwellings. Notable spaces include: This applies to: Emergency Disconnects EMERGENCY DISCONNECT, SERVICE DISCONNECT EMERGENCY DISCONNECT, METER DISCONNECT, NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY DISCONNECT, NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT Surge Protection Now applies to: Solar (California) *The State of California requires solar photovoltaic systems for newly constructed healthcare facilities starting January 1, 2020. NEC 2020 includes several new articles. Surge protection article 242 is one among four.Article 242 Overvoltage Protection combines articles 280 and 285 and addresses surge protective requirements, devices and […]