2017 National Electrical Code – Residential Electrical TAC # Change No. Section Change Summary b/t 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC Change Summary b/t 2014 NEC- and 2017 NEC Staff Comments 1 FR1236 250.122(B) Revision to provide additional clarity to increased proportional size Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 2 FR15 110.26(A) Adds an informational note to reference NFPA 70E, Adds a third exception to 110.26(A)(3) to correlate with battery systems in 480.9(D), and adds a new less than 1000-watt requirement for “Separation of High-Voltage Equipment” to correlate with similar provisions Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 3 FR1501 310.10(H)(5) Provides clarity and changes “bonding” to “grounding” from inadvertent change in 2014 NEC Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 4 FR1502 310.15(A)(2) Editorial change to add clarity to the section Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 5 FR1820 330.15 Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain):
6 FR1828 338.10(B)(4) Revision to add language for Type SE cable with ungrounded conductor sizes 10 AWG and smaller Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 7 FR2405 314.15 Revision for clarifying the size of drainage openings in damp or wet locations Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 8 FR2406 314.16(A) and (B) Revision for wiring enclosure boxes where barriers are provided and spaces are resultant Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 9 FR2407 314.17(B) Revision to add language for non-metallic-sheathed cable or multiconductor Type UF cable and installation properties Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 16 FR35 110.11 Informational Note Adds Informational Note 4 which refers readers to other codes related to flood provisions Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 17 FR357 210.17 (Formerly 210.18) Relocation of 210.18 Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 18 210.18 (Formerly 210.3) Relocation of 210.3 to 210.18 Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 19 FR37 110.9 Editorial to remove “sufficient” Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 20 FR39 110.5 Change to add “aluminum” Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 21 FR40 110.14(D) Adds (D) for requirements of using a calibrated torque tool to ensure required toque values Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 22 FR41 110.14 Editorial: Removes informational Note for this section due to language added in 110.14(D) Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 23 FR4811 422.30 Revision to add language for simultaneous disconnect Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 24 FR4812 422.31(A) Revision to add language where circuit breaker is within sight from appliance or lockable Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 25 FR4822 424.19 Revision to disconnecting with multiple disconnecting requirements Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 26 FR4833 424.44(E ) Editorial to delete heating cables language for watts per linear foot Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 27 FR4872 424.3(A) The revision enables future branch circuit sizes up to 30 amps that may be permitted in 210.3. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 28 FR4876 422.16(B)(1) Revises to clarify definition by adding “on or above the ground” Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 29 FR601 300.3(B)(1) Revises to add clarity on “neutral and ungrounded conductors” within the exception Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 30 FR602 300.3(B)(4) Exception Revises addition of Panelboard to the title of the subsubsection Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 34 FR611 300.12 Revised to remove “Metal or nonmetallic” since the use of the terms, “metal” and “nonmetallic” cover all raceways anyway. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 35 725.1 Revised to change “appliance” to “utilization equipment” to more closely match the definitions in Article 100. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 36 Table 725.154(A) Revises the title to Table 725.154 to include CMUC that is covered in the table and revises the table to include the permitted use of cable routing assemblies as Permitted by 90A. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 37 FR630 725.179(A) Revised to remove “being,” “also,” and changes the NFPA 262 standard year to 2015. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 38 FR630 725.179(B)-(F) and (H) (B) Revised to remove “being” for clarification purposes. (F) Includes (C) and (E) in specifications of Circuit Integrity Cables and Includes (C), (E), and (F) (1) in specifications of Electrical Circuit Protective System. (H) Revised to make Editorial Changes. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 39 Global SR916 225.61 (B) Revised to update references to current editions in several places. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 40 SCR22 110.21(A) Adds reconditioned equipment exception language for industrial occupancies and labeled “Reconditioned” Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 41 FR43 110.21(B) Removes the ambiguous language “and/or” to natural code language Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 42 SCR54 404.2(C ) Revises switching requirements on the grounded circuit conductors can be installed, adds an exception to address limitations on neutral currents, adds new requirement for switching devices to meet 404.22 and gives the new effective date for these new requirements. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
43 SR1217 250.86 Revises the section to add the phrase “metal components” to each subdivision to correct a transcription error and isolated sections of metal conduit that meet the requirements of this section are considered to be metal components. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 44 SR14 110.26(E)(2)Exception Adds Exception to (b): Structural overhangs or roof extensions shall be permitted in this zone. Removed vague language “suitable” Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 45 SR16 110.27(A) Removes Item (3) Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 46 SR17 110.28 Reference current SDO in Informational Note 2 Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 56 SR307 210.52(A)(4) Revised to include similar work surfaces Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 57 SR308 219.52(B)(1) Exception No.2 Revised to the exception to be applied to any specific appliance. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 58 SR309 210.52(C ) Revised in include work surfaces. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 59 SR309 210.52(C )(1) Revised to include work surfaces. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 60 SR309 210.52(C )(3) Revised to disallow a receptacle in a wall countertop from being permitted to serve as the receptacle for a peninsular countertop space where the spaces are contiguous and the receptacle being located within 6 ft. of the outside edge. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 61 SR309 210.52(C )(5) Revised to include work surfaces. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 65 SR320 210.12(B) Revised to require outlets installed in dorms to be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6) Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 66 SR325 210.70(A)(2) Revised to allow lighting outlets to be controlled by dimmer switches if they provided the full range of dimming control at each location. Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 67 SR326 210.52(G)(1) Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 77 SR603 300.11 Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 78 725.133 Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 79 SR615 725.179 Revises to add information of limited power cables to the code Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC
RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 80 SR905 230.7 Editorial Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): 81 SR910 230.42(A) Editorial Same as change between 2014 NEC and 2017 NEC RCCIWG – Comment TAC Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain): Commission Action Accommodate Florida Specific Need: YES (Select Criteria) NO: a.b.c. d.e. f. Others (Explain):