Reference guides for Codes?

[Mike Hazelwood]

I was wondering if anyone is aware of any reference guides that might exist for the dates/yrs. that certain codes went into affect ie. afci 2002, gfci for ext. gar. and baths 1978 and so on, same with plumbing, saftey, hvac, structure, everything.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

[Jae Williams]

Originally Posted by Mike Hazelwood

I was wondering if anyone is aware of any reference guides that might exist for the dates/yrs. that certain codes went into affect ie. afci 2002, gfci for ext. gar. and baths 1978 and so on, same with plumbing, saftey, hvac, structure, everything.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

DATES GFCI REQUIRMENTS WERE ESTABLISHED:


1971 Receptacles within 15 feet of pool walls
1971 All equipment used with storable swimming pools
1973 All outdoor receptacles
1974 Construction Sites


1975 Bathrooms, 120-volt pool lights, and fountain equipment
1978 Garages, spas, and hydro-massage tubs
1978 Outdoor receptacles above 6feet 6inches grade access exempted
1984 Replacement of non-grounding receptacles with no grounding conductor
allowed


1984 Pool cover motors
1984 Distance of GFCI protection extended to 20 feet from pool walls
1987 Unfinished basements
1987 Kitchen countertop receptacles within 6 feet of sink


1987 Boathouses
1990 Crawlspaces (with exception for sump pumps or other dedicated equip.)
1993 Wet bar countertops within 6 feet of sink
1993 Any receptacle replaced in an area presently requiring GFCI


1996 All kitchen counters – not just those within 6 feet of sink
1996 All exterior receptacles except dedicated de-icing tape receptacle
1996 Unfinished accessory buildings at or below grade
1999 Exemption for dedicated equipment in crawlspace removed

[John Bowman]

Here is a site that lists many state, county, city, townships, etc Building codes.

http://nachinat.com/standards.aspx

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by jwilliams4

DATES GFCI REQUIRMENTS WERE ESTABLISHED:


1971 Receptacles within 15 feet of pool walls
1971 All equipment used with storable swimming pools
1973 All outdoor receptacles
1974 Construction Sites


1975 Bathrooms, 120-volt pool lights, and fountain equipment
1978 Garages, spas, and hydro-massage tubs
1978 Outdoor receptacles above 6feet 6inches grade access exempted
1984 Replacement of non-grounding receptacles with no grounding conductor
allowed


1984 Pool cover motors
1984 Distance of GFCI protection extended to 20 feet from pool walls
1987 Unfinished basements
1987 Kitchen countertop receptacles within 6 feet of sink


1987 Boathouses
1990 Crawlspaces (with exception for sump pumps or other dedicated equip.)
1993 Wet bar countertops within 6 feet of sink
1993 Any receptacle replaced in an area presently requiring GFCI


1996 All kitchen counters – not just those within 6 feet of sink
1996 All exterior receptacles except dedicated de-icing tape receptacle
1996 Unfinished accessory buildings at or below grade
1999 Exemption for dedicated equipment in crawlspace removed

http://www.mikeholt.com/documents/ne...ment_page2.pdf

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by jbowman

Here is a site that lists many state, county, city, townships, etc Building codes.

http://nachinat.com/standards.aspx

Thanks John; I found usefull information.

Marcel