2020 NEC CODE CHANGES

NEW RECEPTACLE REQUIREMENTS FOR KITCHEN ISLANDS IN 2020

New NEC code requirements have come out for 2020, and if you are planning to renovate your kitchen you need to make sure you read this

The changes consist of the updates below:

• Surge protection required for lines feeding dwelling units
• GFCI protection required for 125v-250v receptacles within 6 feet of sinks
• Firemen’s disconnect
• Solar power panels (California directive) required to have outdoor emergency disconnect

While these updates have been added to the 2020 NEC requirements, not all states have adopted these yet as of 2020. 

This info is up to date as of JUNE 2020 and is pulled from Home Depot's website.

• Colorado
• Massachusetts
• South Dakota
• Wyoming

The major changes made to NEC code are as of the following according to Home Depot:

GFCIS (DWELLINGS)

The committee added a handful of new GFCI requirements for both residential and commercial installations to provide better protection from electrical shock. This applies to the following:

     - Laundry areas

     - Kitchens 

     - Unfinished basements 

     - Finished basements 

     - Outdoor outlets 150V to ground or less and up to 50amps 

     - Ranges within 6 feet of sinks

     - Electric dryers - Dishwashers 

     - Sump pumps 

     - Pool motors

     - Equipment that requires service, including HVAC and refrigeration units

     - Indoor damp and wet locations 

     - Permanent fixtures for cooking 

     - Permanent provisions for food preparation 

     - Accessory buildings 

• Applies to: 

     - Dishwashers 

     - Drinking fountains 

     - Sump pumps 

     - Pool motors

     - Equipment that requires service, including HVAC and refrigeration units

Now look how many outlets they require, all exposed and ruining that beautiful streamlined look you were going for. If only you could hide them and still meet code requirements... And if only that solution was UL listed and splash rated, and available on our site...