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    Hot Tub- distance to an exterior AC unit?

    Part of my dilemma is 680.4 which indicates equipment located on the deck shall be installed per 680 and shall be listed. Does the AC have to be listed for use in the pool area? Is the intent to prohibit any equipment not specifically referenced for pool use from being located in the pool...
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    Hot Tub- distance to an exterior AC unit?

    I am looking at a residential Hot tub being installed on a patio. There is an existing AC unit on the patio. Using the the 2017 NEC as code, does the hot tub have to be a minimum distance from the AC unit? I'm not seeing any specific requirement. Can the Hot tub be located within 3 ft. of...
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    Loose connections

    Sorry for going off topic............but this brings up an old issue for me. When I was a new inspector, I was taught deox was required at all service connections with alum. wiring. No one ever challenged my request to see the use of deox/inhibitor. Than I heard a UL rep say- If inhibitor is...
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    Counted Wall Space or Not

    I am curious were the picture came from. I would not consider the space intended for legs as wall space. The primary intended use of this space is for people on chairs or stools at a counter.................. Just my liberal/ practical interpretation. I would consider it more of a hazard to...
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    Nice attempt, obviously clueless concerning Art 250

    You just have to be open minded about this. Read 250.32(A). Maybe they think this is a separate structure feed by a branch circuit. Nothing says you have to use the exception to this code section. (I am using the 2008 NEC). Steve
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    altered equipment

    Quite an interesting dilemma you have. Here in Ohio we are required to enforce the NEC. If the utility doesn't like it, that does not become our battle. We do not enforce utility requirements. Here we would consider it a matter between contractor and the utility. Thank goodness we work pretty...
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    You make the call: NEC 110.26

    Just for the sake of argument, Are you saying to move the gas line 6 ft. above the panel to take it out of the dedicated space???? I read "(b)" as allowing foreign systems in locations above the equipment (very high ceilings). If I were making the "call" - I might miss this one and fight...
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    Shoe covers

    This is definitely "Off topic". Does anyone have a recommendation where to purchase shoe covers? Something that will fit over a large shoe and will retain water. Retain water as in coming out of the snow and being able to cross carpeting to inspect a furnace without damaging the carpet. I...
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    Bathroom Exhaust

    I'm not sure on everyone’s final decision on the matter of the white fex duct, but we make the installer show a listing as a class "0" or class "1" duct per M1601.1. or flame spread index rating. The result has always been the duct has no listing and is replaced. From personal experience, the...
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