MEMORANDUM. According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot.

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1 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: MEMORANDUM To: NEC Code-Making Panel 2 From: Kimberly Shea, Project Administrator Date: April 16, 2015 Subject: NEC First Draft TC FINAL Ballot Results (A2016) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 13 Members Eligible to Vote 0 Not Returned 6 Members voted Affirmative with Comment on one or more Revision (Boynton, Coluccio, Hilbert, King, LaRocca, Wood) 9 Members voted Negative on one or more Revision (Boynton, Buuck, Coluccio, Domitrovich, King, Manche, McGovern, Rock and Wood) 2 Members Abstained on one or more Revision (LaRocca and McGovern) The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each first revision. There are two criteria necessary for each first revision to pass ballot: (1) simple majority and (2) affirmative 2 / 3 vote. The mock examples below show how the calculations are determined. (1) Example for Simple Majority: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members, 11 affirmative votes are required to pass ballot. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligible to vote 2 = = 11) (2) Example for Affirmative 2 / 3 : Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members and 1 member did not return their ballot and 2 members abstained, the number of affirmative votes required would be 12. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligble to vote 1 not returned 2 abstentions = 17 x 0.66 = = 12 ) As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

2 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM First Revision No. 343-NFPA [ Global Input ] Article 220 shall read: Branch Circuit, Feeder, and Service Load Calculations Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 23 12:08:55 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The proposed revisions enhance the clarity of the article. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. Hilbert, Mark R. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement

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4 First Revision No. 339-NFPA [ New Definition after Definition: Ground-Fault Circuit Inter... ] Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose (SPGFCI). A device intended for the protection of personnel that functions to de-energize a circuit or portion of a circuit within an established period of time when a current to ground exceeds the values established for Class C, D, and E devices. Informational Note: Classes C, D, and E ground-fault circuit interrupters trip when the current to ground is 20 ma or higher and do not trip when the current to ground is less than 15 ma. For further information, see UL 943C, Outline of Investigation for Special Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 23 10:43:54 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The terms "Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter" and "GFCI" are used in numerous locations in the Code and probably thousands of publications nationwide. The submitter s proposed text would require that the type be specified each and every time the term or acronym is used. This might result in confusion regarding this important safety device. The revised text minimizes the possibility for confusion. UL943C identifies special purpose ground-fault circuit interrupters to provide personnel protection where the voltage to ground exceeds 150 volts for Class A GFCIs. Such devices operate at 20 ma or less to prevent fibrillation and require a reliable equipment grounding conductor in the protected circuit with an internal means within the device to monitor equipment grounding conductor continuity. Ground-fault circuit-interrupters addressed by UL 943C are divided into three classes, Class C, D and E, based upon voltage rating and the characteristics of the grounding circuit. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Definition: Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention of 96 4/15/ :22 AM

5 Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. Hilbert, Mark R. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement Negative with Comment Manche, Alan Due to the unacceptable language proposed in FR 347, the addition of this definition is not appropriate for the installation of Special Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters in 210.8(B) [FR 347]. of 96 4/15/ :22 AM

6 of 2 4/15/ :23 AM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Scope. This article covers branch circuits except provides the general requirements for branch circuits. that supply only motor loads, which are covered in Article 430. Provisions of this article and Article 430 apply to branch circuits with combination loads. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jan 26 08:38:46 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The text of was revised to recognize the expansion of branch circuit requirements outside of Article 210 by deleting the reference to motors and motor loads. Specific purpose branch circuit requirements in other articles are identified in Table The reference to amended or supplemented branch circuits is necessary as 90.3 does not recognize the requirements in Chapter 4 as amending or supplementing those in Chapter 2. If Chapter 4 was treated the same as Chapters 5, 6 and 7, the entire could be deleted. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan McGovern, William J.

7 of 2 4/15/ :23 AM Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement Hilbert, Mark R. I agree with the panel action and the first sentence of the statement. The additional statements included in the FR are from early actions and should be disregarded as they are no longer relevant. This change was part of companion actions to clarify the general requirements for branch circuits are located in Article 210 and specific purpose branch circuit requirements are found in other articles. As part of the companion actions the text of was revised and along with Table relocated to Former Ratings, was relocated to Part II.

8 1 of 2 4/15/ :26 AM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Other Articles for Specific-Purpose Branch Circuits. Branch circuits shall comply with this article and also with the applicable provisions of other articles of this Code. The provisions for branch circuits supplying equipment listed in Table Table 210.3Table lists branch circuit requirements for specific equipment and applications that amend or supplement the provisions in requirements of this article. Table Specific-Purpose Branch Circuits Equipment Article Section Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment 440.6, , Audio signal processing, amplification, and reproduction equipment Busways Circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 volts 720 Central heating equipment other than fixed electric space-heating equipment Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits Cranes and hoists Electric signs and outline lighting Electric welders 630 Electrified truck parking space 626 Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts, and stairway chair lifts Fire alarm systems Fixed electric heating equipment for pipelines and vessels Fixed electric space-heating equipment Fixed outdoor electrical deicing and snow-melting equipment Information technology equipment Infrared lamp industrial heating equipment , Induction and dielectric heating equipment 665 Marinas and boatyards Mobile homes, manufactured homes, and mobile home parks 550 Motion picture and television studios and similar locations 530 Motors, motor circuits, and controllers 430 Pipe organs Recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks 551 Switchboards and panelboards Theaters, audience areas of motion picture and television studios, and similar locations , , X-ray equipment 660.2, Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address:

9 2 of 2 4/15/ :26 AM City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Mar 02 11:39:04 EST 2015 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: Response Message: The former text of regarding branch circuit ratings was relocated to as the first requirement in Part II, Branch-Circuit Ratings. Section and Table were revised and relocated to for consistency and usability as the requirements for other articles are generally located in XXX.3 and any definitions specific to the article are located in XXX.2. The reference to amended or supplemented branch circuits is necessary as 90.3 does not recognize the requirements in Chapter 4 as amending or supplementing those in Chapter 2. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. Hilbert, Mark R. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement

10 First Revision No. 357-NFPA [ Section No ] Guest Rooms and Guest Suites. Guest rooms and guest suites that are provided with permanent provisions for cooking shall have branch circuits installed to meet the rules for dwelling units Rating. Branch circuits recognized by this article shall be rated in accordance with the maximum permitted ampere rating or setting of the overcurrent device. The rating for other than individual branch circuits shall be 15, 20, 30, 40, and 50 amperes. Where conductors of higher ampacity are used for any reason, the ampere rating or setting of the specified overcurrent device shall determine the circuit rating. Exception: Multioutlet branch circuits greater than 50 amperes shall be permitted to supply nonlighting outlet loads on industrial premises where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the equipment. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Sat Jan 24 06:24:36 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Relocate all of Section to the first section of Part II. Branch circuit ratings are more appropriately located in Part II which is Titled Branch Circuit ratings. This change will allow for to be open to a section "Other Articles" similar to Sections xxx.3 in other Articles. This relocated section would be renumbered Relocate Section to since Section was deleted. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. of 96 4/15/ :22 AM

11 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM Harman, Thomas L. Hilbert, Mark R. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement

12 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM First Revision No. 322-NFPA [ Section No (D) ] (D) Grouping. The ungrounded and grounded circuit conductors of each multiwire branch circuit shall be grouped by cable ties or similar means in at least one location within the panelboard or other point of origination. in accordance with 200.4(B). Exception: The requirement for grouping shall not apply if the circuit enters from a cable or raceway unique to the circuit that makes the grouping obvious or if the conductors are identified at their terminations with numbered wire markers corresponding to the appropriate circuit number. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jan 20 20:49:21 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The panel has made this revision to Sec (D) to simply now reference Sec (B) for both ungrounded and grounded conductors. Public Input No NFPA [Section No (D)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. Hilbert, Mark R. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan McGovern, William J.

13 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement

14 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM First Revision No. 302-NFPA [ Section No (C)(1) ] (1) Branch Circuits Supplied from More Than One Nominal Voltage System. Where the premises wiring system has branch circuits supplied from more than one nominal voltage system, each ungrounded conductor of a branch circuit shall be identified by phase or line and system at all termination, connection, and splice points in compliance with 210.5(C)(1)(a) and (b). (a) (b) Means of Identification. The means of identification shall be permitted to be by separate color coding, marking tape, tagging, or other approved means. Posting of Identification Means. The method utilized for conductors originating within each branchcircuit panelboard or similar branch-circuit distribution equipment shall be documented in a manner that is readily available or shall be permanently posted at each branch-circuit panelboard or similar branch-circuit distribution equipment. The label shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved and shall not be handwritten. Exception: In existing installations where a voltage system(s) already exists and a different voltage system is being added, it is permissible to mark only the new system voltage at each termination, connection, and splice point in compliance with 210.5(C)(1)(a) and (b). Labeling is required at each voltage system distribution equipment to identify that only one voltage system has been marked. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 09 14:34:44 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The panel has made this change to (1)(b) to provide the necessary clarity for this marking requirement. It is also necessary to require that the label be durable and able to withstand the environment in which it is installed, as well as legible and not handwritten. The panel added an exception since it concludes that it is not practical to remove every device, fixture, connection or opening in the old system to mark the existing wiring. Requiring labeling at each voltage system distribution equipment would identify that only the added system has been identified with a unique coding system. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [New Section after 210.5] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (C)(1)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments

15 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement Hilbert, Mark R. I agree with the proposed text regarding the durability of the label so I am voting affirmative at the first draft stage. However, I do not agree with adding the proposed exception. The requirements of the NEC are not retroactive and therefore would not require of a panelboard installed prior to the addition of a new system or prior to the inclusion of 210.5(C) in the NEC to meet the marking chosen for panelboards installed after. 0 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM

16 1 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM First Revision No. 303-NFPA [ Section No (C)(2) ] (2) Branch Circuits Supplied from Direct-Current Systems. Where a branch circuit is supplied from a dc system operating at more than volts, each ungrounded conductor of 4 AWG or larger shall be identified by polarity at all termination, connection, and splice points by marking tape, tagging, or other approved means; each ungrounded conductor of 6 AWG or smaller shall be identified by polarity at all termination, connection, and splice points in compliance with 210.5(C) (2)(a) and (b). The identification methods utilized for conductors originating within each branch-circuit panelboard or similar branch-circuit distribution equipment shall be documented in a manner that is readily available or shall be permanently posted at each branch-circuit panelboard or similar branch-circuit distribution equipment. (a) Positive Polarity, Sizes 6 AWG or Smaller. Where the positive polarity of a dc system does not serve as the connection point for the grounded conductor, each positive ungrounded conductor shall be identified by one of the following means: (1) A continuous red outer finish (2) A continuous red stripe durably marked along the conductor s entire length on insulation of a color other than green, white, gray, or black (3) Imprinted plus signs (+) or the word POSITIVE or POS durably marked on insulation of a color other than green, white, gray, or black, and repeated at intervals not exceeding 610 mm (24 in.) in accordance with (B) (b) Negative Polarity, Sizes 6 AWG or Smaller. Where the negative polarity of a dc system does not serve as the connection point for the grounded conductor, each negative ungrounded conductor shall be identified by one of the following means: (1) A continuous black outer finish (2) A continuous black stripe durably marked along the conductor s entire length on insulation of a color other than green, white, gray, or red (3) Imprinted minus signs ( ) or the word NEGATIVE or NEG durably marked on insulation of a color other than green, white, gray, or red, and repeated at intervals not exceeding 610 mm (24 in.) in accordance with (B) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 09 14:48:27 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: 50 volts is changed to 60 volts to align with new Art. 712 for DC microgrids. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Section No (C)(2)] Ballot Results

17 2 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. Hilbert, Mark R. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement

18 3 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM First Revision No. 345-NFPA [ Section No (D) ] (D) 600 Volts Between Conductors. Circuits exceeding 277 volts, nominal, to ground and not exceeding 600 volts, nominal, between conductors shall be permitted to supply the following: (1) The auxiliary equipment of electric-discharge lamps mounted in permanently installed luminaires where the luminaires are mounted in accordance with one of the following: a. Not less than a height of 6.7 m (22 ft) on poles or similar structures for the illumination of outdoor areas such as highways, roads, bridges, athletic fields, or parking lots b. Not less than a height of 5.5 m (18 ft) on other structures such as tunnels Informational Note: See for auxiliary equipment limitations. (2) Cord-and-plug-connected or permanently connected utilization equipment other than luminaires (3) Luminaires powered from direct-current systems where the luminaire contains a listed, dc-rated ballast that provides isolation between the dc power source and the lamp circuit and protection from electric shock when changing lamps. either of the following apply: a. The luminaire contains a listed, dc-rated ballast that provides isolation between the dc power source and the lamp circuit and protection from electric shock when changing lamps. b. The luminaire contains a listed, dc-rated ballast and has no provision for changing lamps. Exception No. 1 to (B), (C), and (D): For lampholders of infrared industrial heating appliances as provided in Exception No. 2 to (B), (C), and (D): For railway properties as described in Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 23 14:27:53 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: An option for luminaires that have no provision for changing lamps has been added to address the increased use of this type of lighting with LEDs. Public Input No NFPA [Section No (D)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All

19 4 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. Hilbert, Mark R. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement

20 5 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM First Revision No. 319-NFPA [ Section No ] Multiple Branch Circuits. Where two or more branch circuits supply devices or equipment on the same yoke or mounting strap, a means to simultaneously disconnect the ungrounded conductors supplying those devices or equipment shall be provided at the point at which the branch circuits originate. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jan 19 15:32:22 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The addition of or equipment adds clarity to this section to ensure the simultaneous disconnection of all ungrounded conductors supplying devices or equipment on the same yoke or mounting strap. Response Message: Public Input No. 508-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H.

21 6 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement Hilbert, Mark R. I agree with revising the section. However, the opening part of the paragraph already identifies the requirement is to simultaneously disconnect the ungrounded conductors for devices or equipment. Removing the redundant reference to "devices" and adding the word supply in the current text as follows would add clarity: Where two or more branch circuits supply devices or equipment on the same yoke or mounting strap, a means to simultaneously disconnect the ungrounded supply conductors shall be provided at the point at which the branch circuits originate.

22 First Revision No. 333-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel shall be provided as required in 210.8(A)through (D) and 210.8(B). The ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a readily accessible location. Informational Note No. 1: See for ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel on feeders. Informational Note No. 2: See 422.5(A) for GFCI requirements for appliances. For the purposes of this section, when determining distance from receptacles the distance shall be measured as the shortest path the cord of an appliance connected to the receptacle would follow without piercing a floor, wall, ceiling, or fixed barrier, or passing through a door, doorway, or window. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 23 07:46:28 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: An informational note has been added to direct Code users to 422.5(A) for the GFCI requirements for appliances that were formerly located in 210.8(B). During the Panel 2 deliberations for the 2014 NEC there were lengthily discussions on how measurements were made but no clear guidance was given in the form of enforceable text. The Panel discussions were clear that the measurement was to be the shortest path a cord could take without penetrating a doorway, floor, etc. The proposed language clarifies how measurements are to be made under Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [New Section after 210.8] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (A)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (B)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (A)] Public Input No. 594-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 593-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 7 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM

23 8 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. Hilbert, Mark R. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement

24 9 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM First Revision No. 346-NFPA [ Section No (A) ] (A) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt 125- and 250- volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(A)(1) through (10) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. (1) Bathrooms (2) Garages, and also accessory buildings that have a floor located at or below grade level not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and areas of similar use (3) Outdoors Exception to (3): Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied by a branch circuit dedicated to electric snow-melting, deicing, or pipeline and vessel heating equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with or , as applicable. (4) Crawl spaces at or below grade level (5) Unfinished basements for purposes of this section, unfinished basements are defined as portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and the like Exception to (5): A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection. Informational Note: See (B) and (B) for power supply requirements for fire alarm systems. Receptacles installed under the exception to 210.8(A)(5) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of (G). (6) Kitchens where the receptacles are installed to serve the countertop surfaces (7) Sinks where receptacles are installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the outside edge of the sink (8) Boathouses (9) Bathtubs or shower stalls where receptacles are installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the outside edge of the bathtub or shower stall (10) Laundry areas Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 23 15:10:00 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: GFCI Protection has been expanded to 250V receptacle outlets located in dwelling units, as a shock hazard exist with utilization equipment at these voltage levels. The Panel has clarified the text to improve enforceability.

25 0 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM Public Input No. 516-NFPA [Section No (A)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (A)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 9 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. King, Donald M. LaRocca, Robert L. Manche, Alan Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement Hilbert, Mark R. I am supporting this revision at the first daft stage as I believe there is merit in the public s review comment on the proposed changes. There is no doubt that GFCI protection saves lives and plays an important role in our daily lives. However, there is not enough substantiation in PI 516 to expand the requirements to include 15 and 20 ampere, 250 volt, receptacle outlets. Generally 250 volt receptacle outlets in dwelling units are installed for specific purpose equipment such as room air conditioners, electric ranges, electric dryers, etc. The GFCI requirements for specific purpose utilization equipment should be located in the article covering the specific equipment. Nothing prevents the use of GFCI protection for these receptacle outlets today if desired. I agree that revising 210.8(A)(5) would be beneficial, but as proposed the reference to areas of a basement has been lost and therefore does not aid enforcement. How would a habitable area within a basement that has been finished but not as a room be treated? Another consideration would be to revise (A)(5) to read as follows: Unfinished basements for the purposes of this section are defined as areas or rooms in basements not intended as habitable. Negative with Comment McGovern, William J. While the concept of expansion of GFCI protection for personnel is always a good idea, Code adoption should be based on solid substantiation. Sufficient substantiation has not been provided to expand GFCI protection to 250 volt receptacles in garages based solely on the proximity of 125 volt GFCI receptacles in the same area. 125 volt receptacles are typically used for small cord and plug appliances possibly with the use of extension cords that may be subject to hard usage and wet locations. 250 volt receptacles for equipment such as air compressors and table saws are more stationary and do not see the same type of hard use. Chop saws are typically 120 volt and would be required to be connected to a GFCI protected outlet. There is presently nothing that would prohibit installing these types of devices in dwelling units. Wood, Thomas H. PI 516 addressed power tools in the statement. Clothes dryer (and other appliances) receptacles would fall under this requirement and no substantiation or data has been provided to warrant this requirement for these items.

26 1 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM First Revision No. 347-NFPA [ Section No (B) ] (B) Other Than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(B) (1) through (8) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(B)(1) through (8) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. (1) Class A Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (GFCI). (a) (b) All single-phase receptacles rated 150 volts to ground or less, 50 amperes or less, shall have GFCI protection for personnel, All three-phase receptacles rated 150 volts to ground or less, 100 amperes or less, shall have GFCI protection for personnel. (2) Classes C, D, or E Special-Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (SPGFCI). (a) (b) All single-phase receptacles rated more than 150 volts to ground and up to 600 volts between ungrounded conductors, 100 amperes or less, shall have special-purpose ground-fault circuitinterrupter (SPGFCI) protection for personnel. All three-phase receptacles rated more than 150 volts to ground and up to 600 volts between ungrounded conductors, 100 amperes or less, shall have special-purpose ground-fault circuitinterrupter (SPGFCI) protection for personnel.

27 (3) Locations. (a) (b) (c) (d) Bathrooms Kitchens Rooftops Outdoors Exception No. 1 to (3): Receptacles on rooftops shall not be required to be readily accessible other than from the rooftop. Exception No. 1 to (c) and (d): Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied by a branch circuit dedicated to electric snow-melting, deicing, or pipeline and vessel heating equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with or , as applicable. Exception No. 2 to (d): In industrial establishments only, where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified personnel are involved, an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in 590.6(B)(2) shall be permitted for only those receptacle outlets used to supply equipment that would create a greater hazard if power is interrupted or having a design that is not compatible with GFCI protection. (e) Sinks where receptacles are installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the outside edge of the sink Exception No. 1 to (e): In industrial laboratories, receptacles used to supply equipment where removal of power would introduce a greater hazard shall be permitted to be installed without GFCI protection. Exception No. 2 to (e): For receptacles located in patient bed locations of general care or critical care areas of health care facilities other than those covered under 210.8(B)(1), GFCI protection shall not be required. (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) Indoor wet locations Locker rooms with associated showering facilities Garages, service bays, and similar areas other than vehicle exhibition halls and showrooms Crawl spaces GFCI protection shall be provided for lighting outlets in crawl spaces at or below grade level. Unfinished basements for the purposes of this section, unfinished basements are defined as portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 23 15:25:29 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The requirements in this section have been expanded to recognize the fact that the shock hazard is not limited to 15 and 20A 125 volt circuits. UL 943C defines protective devices intended to provide protection of personnel in circuits that exceed 250 volts up to 600 volts. Listed devices that meet the requirements of UL 943C are now available on the market. The proposed revision to exception 3 is not within the purview of Panel 2 and therefore has not been included as part of the first revision. 2 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM

28 Response Message: Public Input No. 592-NFPA [Section No (B)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (B)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (B)] Public Input No. 147-NFPA [New Section after 210.8(B)] Public Input No. 564-NFPA [Section No (B)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (A)(3)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (B)] Public Input No NFPA [New Section after 210.8(B)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 5 Affirmative All 4 Affirmative with Comments 4 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Domitrovich, Thomas A. Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. King, Donald M. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement Hilbert, Mark R. I am supporting this at the first draft stage to allow the public a chance to comment on expanding the GFCI requirements in other than dwellings and I agree with deleting Exception (1) to (3) regarding the ready access to receptacles on rooftops. The substantiation provided is insufficient with regard to expanding the current Class A GFCI ampacity, voltage and phase requirements and to now mandate special-purpose ground-fault protection circuit-interrupter, Class C, D or E (SPGFCI), protection for higher voltages as general branch circuit requirements. At these expanded levels the receptacle outlets will likely be used for specific purpose portable or other cord and plug connected equipment. Specific-purpose ground-fault protection requirements should be located in the applicable article for the equipment or the conditions such as 422 or 590 as opposed to a general branch circuit requirement in 210. If the proposed expansions of 210.8(B) continues, the first revision will need rewording before it can be enforced. At a minimum the opening paragraph will need to be revised. As proposed it identifies that subsections (1) (8) apply to 125 volt, 15 and 20 ampere, single phase receptacles when the subsections themselves are expanded to include higher voltages, greater ampacities and three phase receptacles. LaRocca, Robert L. The text added in 210.8(B) does not correspond to the revised text in 210.8(B)(1) through 210.8(B)(3). Section 210.8(B) should read as follows in order to correct this and add clarity: B) Other Than Dwelling Units. All receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(B)(3) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel in accordance with 210.8(B)(1) or 210.8(B)(2). Wood, Thomas H. I support the FR but don t agree that exception 1 to (3) should be deleted from the text. The committee accepted this revision in 2014 (see ROP 2-52) to add clarity to the code. I agree with the original submitter s statement but 3 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM

29 the fact is there are individuals and jurisdictions who believe that having to use a ladder to access something makes in NOT readily accessible. This exception should remain for clarification purposes. (i) what about crawl spaces in attics or other areas? Negative with Comment Boynton, Charles L. Industrial Exemption should be expanded to the locations: (c) Rooftops, (f) indoor wet locations, (h) Garages, (i) crawlspaces, and (j) unfinished basements for Special Purpose Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter devices (SPGFCI). These devices may present nuisance trips on certain types of equipment used in these areas and present more of a hazard by shutting down critical equipment. Assurance of proper grounding and maintenance practices by qualified personnel would ensure the safety of personnel in these areas as it does today. Buuck, Daniel The added GFCI requirements were not justified by any submitted reports. The proponent stated that the use is based on electrocutions that occurred in industrial settings, yet this would apply to all occupancies other than dwellings--even those far different from an industrial occupancy. Regarding the introduction of SPGFCI devices: Since they were introduced on the market last year, there is not sufficient field data to know how well they perform. In addition, there are proprietary concerns, since only one manufacturer holds the patent rights for these devices. It is clearly too early to mandate these devices without closer study by the panel. Manche, Alan FR 347 adds a requirement for the use of Classes C, D or E Special Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (SPGFCI) in specified locations where the voltage is more that 150 volts to ground. These devices are listed to UL 943C. According to UL 943C, in applications where the voltage to ground exceeds 150 volts but does not exceed 300 volts, a Class C SPGFCI is to be used. In applications where the voltage to ground exceeds 300 volts, a Class D SPGFCI may be used if an oversized equipment grounding conductor is installed. If an oversized equipment grounding conductor is not installed, a Class E SPGFCI must be used. No mention of these requirements is made in the proposed Code text, thus there is the possibility of these devices being misapplied, endangering persons who should be protected from shock. The other proposed changes in this FR are acceptable; however, due to the potential misapplication of SPGFCIs this FR should be rejected and revised to address the safety application gaps. McGovern, William J. While the concept of expansion of GFCI protection for personnel is always a good idea, code adoption should be based on solid substantiation. Sufficient substantiation has not been provided to expand GFCI protection beyond 125 volt receptacles in the areas specified other than the fact that new products have been developed for sale in the market place. There is presently nothing that would prohibit installing these types of devices in existing occupancies. 4 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM

30 5 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM First Revision No. 348-NFPA [ Section No (C) ] (C) Boat Hoists. GFCI protection shall be provided for outlets not exceeding 240 volts that supply boat hoists installed in dwelling unit locations. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 23 15:37:47 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Fixed appliances such as boat hoists along with their related GFCI protection requirements, are more appropriately covered in Chapter Four, Article 422. GFCI protection rules for other appliances such as vending machines, electric drinking fountains, air inflation machines and automotive vacuum machines already exist in Article 422. Relocating the requirements for boat hoists to Article 422 promotes consistency and usability while addressing the hazard for both new and existing conditions. CMP-2 requests that CMP-17 review and consider the actions proposed for PI's relocated to Article 422. CMP-2 has evaluated the actions proposed for boat hoists and have included their comments. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Section No (C)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (C)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (C)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 9 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 3 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L.

31 6 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM Hilbert, Mark R. LaRocca, Robert L. McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement this should be included in article 422 Negative with Comment Domitrovich, Thomas A. Moving this requirement to Article 422, providing the option for appliances equipped with GFCI protection to meet this requirement, would reduce the existing protection afforded by the NEC. For new construction, GFCI protection afforded in the outlet or in the circuit breaker is the best solution for safety as this solution pays no regards to whether or not GFCI protection is provided for in the cord of the appliance. Because appliance UL standards do not currently require GFCI protection in cords, a lack of consistency may exist with regard to the availability of GFCI protection in cords of appliances. Because replacements of this equipment may or may not require inspection, depending upon jurisdiction and whether or not a permit is required to be pulled before replacing an appliance, the provision of GFCI protection for appliances, if left to the appliance cord for protection, has a very good likelihood of not being provided when the appliance is replaced post construction. King, Donald M. The requirements for GFCI protection of boat hoists need to remain in Section 210.8(C). The safety afforded with the present code text will be diminished if requirements are moved to Article 422 as receptacle outlets may be left unprotected where cord and plug boat hoists are installed. Manche, Alan The 2014 NEC addresses the hazard associate with boat hoists beginning with the outlet serving the boat hoist up to 240V. Protection is not limited to just protecting the appliance. There can be cord and plug connected boat hoists. A hazard may exist when inserting or removing the plug from the receptacle, therefore the protection needs to be in the branch circuit. Since the protection needs to remain in the branch circuit the requirement in the NEC must remain in

32 7 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM First Revision No. 349-NFPA [ Section No (D) ] (C) Kitchen Dishwasher Branch Circuit. GFCI protection shall be provided for outlets that supply dishwashers installed in dwelling unit locations. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 23 16:14:46 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Fixed appliances such as dishwashers, along with their related GFCI protection requirements, are more appropriately covered in Chapter Four. GFCI protection rules for other appliances such as vending machines, electric drinking fountains, air inflation machines and automotive vacuum machines already exist in Article 422. Relocating the requirements for dishwashers to Article 422 promotes consistency and usability while addressing the hazard for both new and existing conditions. CMP-2 request the NEC CC forward this PI to CMP-17 for information. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [Section No (D)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (D)] Public Input No NFPA [Section No (D)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 10 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Boynton, Charles L. Buuck, Daniel Duren, Ronald E. Harman, Thomas L. Hilbert, Mark R. LaRocca, Robert L.

33 8 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM Manche, Alan McGovern, William J. Thorwegen, Jr., Stephen J. Wood, Thomas H. Affirmative with Comment Coluccio, Frank I agree with the committee statement Negative with Comment Domitrovich, Thomas A. Moving this requirement to Article 422, providing the option for appliances equipped with GFCI protection to meet this requirement, would reduce the existing protection afforded by the NEC. For new construction, GFCI protection afforded in the outlet or in the circuit breaker is the best solution for safety as this solution pays no regards to whether or not GFCI protection is provided for in the cord of the appliance. Because appliance UL standards do not currently require GFCI protection in cords, a lack of consistency may exist with regard to the availability of GFCI protection in cords of appliances. Because replacements of this equipment may or may not require inspection, depending upon jurisdiction and whether or not a permit is required to be pulled before replacing an appliance, the provision of GFCI protection for appliances, if left to the appliance cord for protection, has a very good likelihood of not being provided when the appliance is replaced post construction. King, Donald M. The requirements for GFCI protection for dishwashers needs to remain in Section 210.8(D). Requiring the branch circuit installed to serve a dishwasher to be GFCI protected will ensure that the protection is provided for all units including those that are not provided with GFCI protection by the manufacturer.

34 First Revision No. 330-NFPA [ Section No (C)(3) ] (3) Bathroom Branch Circuits. In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section, at least one 120-volt, 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply a supply the bathroom(s) receptacle outlet(s). Such circuits shall have no other outlets. Exception: Where the 20-ampere circuit supplies a single bathroom, outlets for other equipment within the same bathroom shall be permitted to be supplied in accordance with (A)(1) and (A)(2). (4) Garage Branch Circuits. In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section, at least one 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply garage receptacle outlet(s). Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CMP 2 Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 23 04:41:00 EST 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The word "a" that was added in the 2014 edition is singular and limits the required 20 amp branch circuit to serve only one bathroom's receptacle outlets. This, thereby, requires a separate 20 amp branch circuit for each bathroom's receptacle outlets. The proposed revision clarifies that the required 20 amp branch circuit is permitted to serve the receptacle outlets in more than one bathroom. Add (C)(4) Many appliance and tools used in dwelling unit garages are rated at 12 to 16 amperes or higher and demand at least a 20 ampere rated branch circuit. A 15 ampere rated branch circuit in the modern dwelling unit garage is typically not sufficient. While most residential electricians are already installing 20 ampere rated branch circuits in dwelling unit garages, the NEC currently does not require or demand this 20 ampere rating. Response Message: Public Input No NFPA [New Section after (C)] Public Input No. 409-NFPA [Section No (C)(3)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 13 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 9 of 96 4/15/ :22 AM