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    Kitchen counter

    Thank you all. Because my boss want to kick me out, so everything become an issue.
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    Kitchen counter

    Need help from you all. Which code section specified if kitchen countertop has been replaced then the existing outlet must have GFCI protection.
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    Important changes 2015 icc model codes

    Don't have code with me, if I remember correctly longtime ago 2nd floor window sill less than 24" from floor need window fall protection device. 1015.8 is from 2012 IBC 1013.8. 907.2.11.3 and .4 is a common practice not to install SD near kitchen & bathroom without clear distance, now we have...
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    Electrical Boxes/Rated Wall

    Agree with BSSTG, 714. be able to use other listed materials and methods for membrane penetration only, not through. 718.2.1.1 allow batts or blankets of mineral wool or fiber. 718.3.1 allow glass fiber for draftstop. As steveray says you need to know what wall first...
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    Nec 406.8(c)

    2011 NEC 406.9.C and 2012 IRC E4002.11 states receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or shower stall. Maybe the inspector is using E4003.11 luminaries shall not have any parts located with a zone measured 3' horizontally & 8' vertically from the TOP of BATHTUB RIM...
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    New CBO exams

    I also like to study for my own self-improvement and education. I take 2012 Residential plan examiner and Building plan examiner test, and 2012 CBO-MM, MG, and BC test, luckily I pass them all.
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    Solar

    Square D 125A panel with 225A busbar ratingNEC 705.12.D.2Supply power to a busbar or conductor shall not exceed 120% of the rating of busbar or conductor.Attached is the new panel from Square D for solar installation.
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    Solar

    To post #223 200A is the panel main breaker, 225A is the panel busbar rating. From 11NEC 705.12.D.2 Bus bar rating info related to solar feed into centerfeed panel http://www.nmsu.edu/~tdi/pdf-resources/IAEI%20Jul-Aug%202014.pdf
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    electronic touch bar

    I believe panic hardware is under UL 305.
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    Solar

    http://www.strutchannelfittings.com/THK-GBL-4SS-ILSCO-SOLAR-GROUNDING-CONNECTOR-UL2703-CERTIFIED-UNIT-PRICE1000-PCS-MADE-IN-USA_p_1206.html Will this help for grounding connection?
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    In-Law Suites

    Planning here do allow 2nd kitchen right next or adjacent to main kitchen but not allow for remote location, It was call Chinese wok for frying.
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    Solar etc.

    Solar installation needs to follow 120% rule per NEC 705.12 used to be 690.64. I've just learned from my BO yesterday, it does not apply to center feed main breaker panel, it only apply to top or bottom feed main breaker. He told me 50% of cities OK for both type and 50% are not. Anyone have...
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    Daddy-O- Update

    So am I...
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    Solar

    Here's interesting link regarding power optimizer which I found it last year during panel upgrade. http://www.nlcpr.com/Deceptions13.php
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    ground rod & more

    This link video from Mike Holt explain the hazard of auxiliary electrode.
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    Preserve solution apply to stud

    Thanks ICE, I've someone is doing the same, so I'll use this example to stop him.
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    Preserve solution apply to stud

    Thanks, now I need one more step where can I find it?
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    Preserve solution apply to stud

    Long time ago, I remember I saw the post regarding one contractor put pressure treated liquid to all studs, and some time later day went back for another inspection, sadly find out the owner have to leave all her windows open to ventilate the odor. Can anyone remember this post? and where? Thanks
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    Two prong receptacles

    Agree w/Rick, also AFCI only req'd for extended portion from existing, and 250.130 the grounding wire shall connected at panel or grounding system but most of electrician just bond it at near by water line.
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    Breaker size for 6 awg

    Thanks Dennis, it helps.
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    Breaker size for 6 awg

    Condition is main 200A panel with 6 awg feeder to supply a sub-panel what size breaker allow to use? Assuming ambient 45 C, THHN, GC argue for 70A but I said it only allow for 60A. My argument from 110.14.C The temperature rating of conductor not to exceed the lowest temperature rating of any...
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    Solar

    #135 The outlet box connector is not an approved box fastening device, I might ask for screws and common neutral identify each pair at both end and double pole breaker. If the new panel with old wires OK, if new wires from back of the old panel it always means they need access opening. #136 For...
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    Solar

    Thanks ICE, I always thought that "house electrical panel" means the main panel only.
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    Solar

    Thanks ICE. Bus rating 125A. Dedicate disconnect not required I'm OK with this too, just don't quite understand what NEC want. 705.12.A allow connection to the supply side of the service. 705.12.D1 require a dedicate breaker or disconnect "but didn't specify at main or any sub within...
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    Solar

    I've one solar related question to help, on ICE's post on Feb 27, 2013 #4. There's solar sub-panel to combine each solar strings then feed it to main panel with a solar disconnect. If the solar panels are installed on a detached garage and solar disconnect is on garage existing 60A sub-panel...
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