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2020 NEC Code Reference

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Article 250 - Grounding / Bonding

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Grounding vs Bonding
Ref: Article 250 · grounding, bonding, EGC, GEC

Grounding connects the system or equipment to earth; bonding establishes electrical continuity and an effective ground-fault current path. Exception/watch: Services,...

Other Metal Piping Bonding
Ref: 250.104(B) · gas pipe, bonding, metal piping

Other metal piping systems likely to become energized shall be bonded as required by 250.104(B). Exception/watch: CSST systems can have manufacturer instructions and...

Metal Water Pipe / Electrode
Ref: 250.50; 250.52(A)(1); 250.53(D); 250.104(A) · water pipe, GEC, bonding, electrode

If a metal underground water pipe qualifies as a grounding electrode, it shall be included in the grounding electrode system. Exception/watch: Electrode qualification depends...

Grounding Electrode System
Ref: 250.50; 250.52; 250.53 · grounding electrode, ufer, ground rod

All grounding electrodes described in 250.52(A)(1) through (A)(7) that are present at a building or structure shall be bonded together to form the grounding electrode system....

Service Bonding
Ref: 250.24; 250.28 · service, main bonding jumper, neutral bond

The grounded service conductor shall be connected to the grounding electrode system as required by 250.24. Exception/watch: Existing installations and separately derived...

Separately Derived Systems
Ref: 250.30 · transformer, SDS, bonding

Separately derived alternating-current systems shall be grounded and bonded in accordance with 250.30 where required. Exception/watch: Some systems are not separately derived...

Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection

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Equipment Grounding Conductor Sizing
Ref: 250.122; Table 250.122 · EGC, 250.122, ground wire

Equipment grounding conductors shall be sized in accordance with 250.122 and the rating or setting of the circuit overcurrent device, subject to the article rules....

Grounding Electrode Conductor Splicing
Ref: 250.64(C) · GEC, splice, irreversible compression, exothermic

A grounding electrode conductor shall be installed in one continuous length without a splice or joint except as permitted by 250.64(C). Exception/watch: The rule contains...

Chapter 1 - General

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Article 110 - Requirements for Electrical Installations
Chapter 1 - General · General

General installation requirements, listing/labeling, working space, conductor terminations, equipment markings, and workmanship.

Keywords: working space, listing, labeling, torque, termination, 110.26, equipment space

Related: 100, 250

Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection

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Article 200 - Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors
Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · Branch Circuits / Conductors

Grounded conductor identification, white/gray rules, and neutral conductor field identification issues.

Keywords: neutral, grounded conductor, white wire, gray wire, identification

Related: 210, 215, 250

Article 210 - Branch Circuits
Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · Branch Circuits

Core branch-circuit rules for outlets, receptacles, required circuits, GFCI/AFCI references, and dwelling/commercial branch work.

Keywords: branch circuit, receptacle, GFCI, AFCI, small appliance, laundry, bathroom, garage, 210.8, 210.12, 210.52

Related: 220, 250, 406

Article 215 - Feeders
Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · Feeders

Feeder sizing, ratings, voltage drop informational notes, and feeder identification in service/subpanel work.

Keywords: feeder, subpanel, ampacity, voltage drop, neutral

Related: 220, 225, 230, 250

Article 225 - Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders
Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · Feeders / Exterior

Outside feeders/branch circuits, building disconnect rules, and detached structure feeds.

Keywords: detached garage, outside feeder, building disconnect, overhead, underground

Related: 215, 230, 250

Article 230 - Services
Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · Services

Service conductors, service disconnecting means, service equipment, service entrance rules, and common utility/service work references.

Keywords: service, service disconnect, service equipment, meter, service entrance, 230.71

Related: 225, 250, 408

Article 242 - Overvoltage Protection
Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · Surge / SPD

Surge protective devices and overvoltage protection requirements.

Keywords: surge, SPD, overvoltage

Related: 230, 250, 285

Article 250 - Grounding and Bonding
Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · Grounding / Bonding

Grounding electrode systems, bonding, equipment grounding conductors, grounded conductors, and service/subpanel grounding logic.

Keywords: grounding, bonding, GEC, EGC, ground rod, water pipe, gas bonding, subpanel, 250.66, 250.122

Related: 100, 110, 200, 230, 680

Article 285 - Surge-Protective Devices
Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · Surge / SPD

SPD installation, connection, and application references.

Keywords: surge protective device, SPD, transient voltage

Related: 242, 230, 250

Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use

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Article 406 - Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs
Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use · Devices

Receptacle ratings, replacement rules, tamper resistance, weather resistance, grounding-type devices, and device applications.

Keywords: receptacle, outlet, NEMA, tamper resistant, weather resistant, WR, TR

Related: 210, 250, 422

Article 445 - Generators
Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use · Generators

Generator installation, marking, disconnecting means, and wiring references.

Keywords: generator, genset, standby, portable generator

Related: 250, 700, 701, 702

Article 450 - Transformers and Transformer Vaults
Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use · Transformers

Transformer installation, ventilation, overcurrent protection, and vault references.

Keywords: transformer, dry type, vault, primary, secondary

Related: 240, 250

Chapter 5 - Special Occupancies

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Article 547 - Agricultural Buildings
Chapter 5 - Special Occupancies · Agricultural

Agricultural building wiring, equipotential planes, corrosive/dusty/wet conditions.

Keywords: agricultural, barn, livestock, equipotential plane

Related: 250, 300

Article 555 - Marinas, Boatyards, Floating Buildings, and Commercial and Noncommercial Docking Facilities
Chapter 5 - Special Occupancies · Marinas / Docks

Dock and marina power, GFCI/GFPE, shore power, corrosion/wet location concerns.

Keywords: marina, dock, boat, shore power

Related: 250, 682

Chapter 6 - Special Equipment

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Article 625 - Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System
Chapter 6 - Special Equipment · EV Charging

EV charging equipment, branch circuits, load management, GFCI references, and installation rules.

Keywords: EV, EVSE, charger, electric vehicle

Related: 210, 220, 250

Article 680 - Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations
Chapter 6 - Special Equipment · Pools / Fountains

Pool bonding, GFCI, equipment grounding, wet niche fixtures, fountains, and related installations.

Keywords: pool, hot tub, spa, fountain, bonding, equipotential

Related: 250, 555