§ Chapter 35 IRC 2021
Electrical Definitions
8 entries from Chapter 35 of IRC 2021, organized by section number. Each entry covers what the code requires, why it exists, what inspectors look for, and common mistakes.
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All 8 entries.
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Section
Title
Question
E3501.2
A Branch Circuit Starts at the Final Overcurrent Device
E3501.2
What is a branch circuit in a house?
What is a branch circuit in a house?
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E3501.2
A Dwelling Unit Has Permanent Living Facilities
E3501.2
What is a dwelling unit under the electrical code?
What is a dwelling unit under the electrical code?
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E3501.2
A Feeder Supplies Panels or Loads Before Final Branch Circuits
E3501.2
What is the difference between a feeder and a branch circuit?
What is the difference between a feeder and a branch circuit?
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E3501.2
A Receptacle Is the Contact Device, Not Every Outlet
E3501.2
What is the difference between an outlet and a receptacle?
What is the difference between an outlet and a receptacle?
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E3501.2
AFCI Protection Detects Dangerous Arcing Faults
E3501.2
What does AFCI mean on a breaker or receptacle?
What does AFCI mean on a breaker or receptacle?
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E3501.2
Ampacity Means the Safe Current a Conductor Can Carry
E3501.2
What does ampacity mean in residential electrical code?
What does ampacity mean in residential electrical code?
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E3501.2
GFCI Protection Trips on Ground-Fault Leakage
E3501.2
What does GFCI mean and where is it used?
What does GFCI mean and where is it used?
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E3501.2
Readily Accessible Means Reachable Without Obstacles or Tools
E3501.2
What does readily accessible mean for electrical equipment?
What does readily accessible mean for electrical equipment?
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