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§ Chapter 36 IRC 2021

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8 entries from Chapter 36 of IRC 2021, organized by section number. Each entry covers what the code requires, why it exists, what inspectors look for, and common mistakes.

§ 01   Sections

All 8 entries.

Sorted by section number. Click any row for the full entry — answer, requirements, edition diff, related sections.

Service-Entrance Conductors Need a Code-Compliant Route
E3601.6
How far can service entrance conductors run inside a house?
Service Equipment Is Limited to a Small Number of Disconnects
E3601.7
Can a house have more than one main disconnect?
The Service Disconnect Must Be Readily Accessible
E3601.7
Where does the main service disconnect have to be located?
A Dwelling Service Must Meet the Minimum Required Rating
E3602.1
What is the minimum electrical service size for a house?
Service Conductors Must Be Sized for the Dwelling Load
E3602.1
How are residential service conductors sized?
Meter Location Must Satisfy the Utility and the Code
E3603.1
Where can the electric meter be installed on a house?
The Grounding Electrode Conductor Must Be Correctly Sized and Protected
E3603.4
What size grounding electrode conductor does a house need?
A Dwelling Needs a Grounding Electrode System
E3608.1
What grounding electrodes are required for a house service?