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§ Chapter 39 IRC 2021

Power and Lighting Distribution

10 entries from Chapter 39 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 10 entries.

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Wall Receptacles Are Spaced So No Point Is More Than 6 Feet From an Outlet
E3901.2.1
How far apart do outlets have to be in a living room?
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Kitchen Countertop Receptacles Are Required at 12-Inch Spaces and Within 24 Inches
E3901.4.1
How close together do kitchen counter outlets need to be?
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Island and Peninsula Countertop Outlets Depend on the Work Surface Layout
E3901.4.2
Does a kitchen island need an outlet?
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A Bathroom Receptacle Is Required Near Each Basin and Needs GFCI Protection
E3901.6
Where does the bathroom outlet have to be?
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Garage Receptacles Require GFCI Protection and Required Outlet Coverage
E3902.2
Do all garage outlets need GFCI protection?
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Outdoor Receptacles Need GFCI Protection and Weather-Appropriate Covers
E3902.3
Are outdoor outlets required to be GFCI and weather resistant?
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Unfinished Basement Receptacles Require GFCI Protection
E3902.5
Do unfinished basement outlets need GFCI?
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AFCI Protection Is Required for Many 120-Volt 15- and 20-Amp Dwelling Circuits
E3902.16
Where is AFCI protection required in a house?
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Habitable Rooms, Bathrooms, Halls, Stairs, Garages, and Exterior Doors Need Lighting Outlets
E3903.1
Where are lighting outlets required by code?
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Most Dwelling Receptacles Must Be Tamper Resistant
E4002.14
Are tamper-resistant outlets required in houses?
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