§ Chapter 39 IRC 2018
Power and Lighting Distribution
12 entries from Chapter 39 of IRC 2018, organized by section number. Each entry covers what the code requires, why it exists, what inspectors look for, and common mistakes.
§ 01 Sections
All 12 entries.
Sorted by section number. Click any row for the full entry — answer, requirements, edition diff, related sections.
Section
Title
Question
E3901.2
Wall Receptacle Spacing Under IRC 2018
E3901.2
What receptacle spacing is required along walls under IRC 2018?
What receptacle spacing is required along walls under IRC 2018?
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E3901.4
Kitchen Counter Receptacle Spacing Under IRC 2018
E3901.4
How far apart must kitchen counter receptacles be spaced under IRC 2018?
How far apart must kitchen counter receptacles be spaced under IRC 2018?
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E3902.1
Bathroom GFCI Requirements Under IRC 2018
E3902.1
Does a bathroom outlet need GFCI protection under IRC 2018?
Does a bathroom outlet need GFCI protection under IRC 2018?
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E3902.1
GFCI Protection Locations Under IRC 2018
E3902.1
Where is GFCI protection required in a house under IRC 2018?
Where is GFCI protection required in a house under IRC 2018?
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E3902.2
Garage GFCI Requirements Under IRC 2018
E3902.2
Does a garage outlet need GFCI protection under IRC 2018?
Does a garage outlet need GFCI protection under IRC 2018?
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E3902.3
Outdoor GFCI Requirements Under IRC 2018
E3902.3
Does an outdoor outlet need GFCI protection under IRC 2018?
Does an outdoor outlet need GFCI protection under IRC 2018?
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E3902.5
Unfinished Basement GFCI Requirements Under IRC 2018
E3902.5
Does an unfinished basement outlet need GFCI under IRC 2018?
Does an unfinished basement outlet need GFCI under IRC 2018?
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E3902.12
AFCI Required Locations Under IRC 2018
E3902.12
Where is AFCI protection required in a house under IRC 2018?
Where is AFCI protection required in a house under IRC 2018?
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E3902.12
Kitchen AFCI Rules Under IRC 2018
E3902.12
Does a kitchen circuit need AFCI protection under IRC 2018?
Does a kitchen circuit need AFCI protection under IRC 2018?
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E3902.12
Laundry AFCI Rules Under IRC 2018
E3902.12
Does a laundry circuit need AFCI protection under IRC 2018?
Does a laundry circuit need AFCI protection under IRC 2018?
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E3902.14
Tamper-Resistant Receptacles Under IRC 2018
E3902.14
Are tamper-resistant receptacles required throughout a house under IRC 2018?
Are tamper-resistant receptacles required throughout a house under IRC 2018?
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E3903.2
Required Lighting Outlets Under IRC 2018
E3903.2
What lighting outlets are required in each room under IRC 2018?
What lighting outlets are required in each room under IRC 2018?
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