Section 206 – Amendments to Chapters 37, 39, and 44 and Appendix F of IRC.

Effective 7/1/2022
15A-3-206. Amendments to Chapters 37, 39, and 44 and Appendix F of IRC.

• (1) In IRC, Section E3601.6.2, a new exception is added as follows: “Exception: An occupant of an accessory dwelling unit is not required to have access to the disconnect serving the dwelling unit in which they reside.”

• (2) In IRC, Section E3705.4.5, the following words are added after the word “assemblies”: “with ungrounded conductors 10 AWG and smaller”.

• (3) In IRC, Section E3901.4.5, the last sentence in the exception is deleted and replaced with the following: “Receptacles mounted below the countertop in accordance with this exception shall not be located more than 14 inches from the bottom leading edge of the countertop.”

• (4) In IRC, Section E3901.9, the following exception is added:
  “Exception: Receptacles or other outlets adjacent to the exterior walls of the garage, outlets adjacent to an exterior wall of the garage, or outlets in a storage room with entry from the garage may be connected to the garage branch circuit.”

• (5) IRC, Section E3902.16 is deleted.

• (6) In Section E3902.17:
  • (a) following the word “Exception” the number “1.” is added; and
  • (b) at the end of the section, the following sentences are added:
    “2. This section does not apply for a simple move or an extension of a branch circuit or an outlet which does not significantly increase the existing electrical load. This exception does not include changes involving remodeling or additions to a residence.”

• (7) IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by deleting the standard for “ANCE.”

• (8) In IRC, Chapter 44, the standard for ASHRAE is amended by changing “34-2013” to “34-2019.”

• (9) In IRC, Chapter 44, the standard for CSA, is amended by changing the:
  • (a) standard reference number “UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012” to “UL/CSA 60335-2-40-2019”; and
  • (b) title “Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular Requirements for Motor-Compressors” to “Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers-3rd Edition.”

• (10) In IRC, Chapter 44, the standard for UL, is amended by changing the:
  • (a) standard reference number “1995-2011” to “1995-2015”;
  • (b) standard reference number “UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012” to “UL/CSA 60335-2-40-2019”; and
  • (c) title “Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular Requirements for Motor-Compressors” to “Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers-3rd Edition.”

• (11) IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard:
  
  • “Standard reference numberTitleReferenced in code section number
  • USC-FCCCHR 10th Edition Manual of Cross Connection ControlFoundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research University of Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA 90089-2531Table P2902.3″

• (12) In IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard: “UL 9540-20: Energy Storage Systems and Equipment; R327.1, R327.2 and R327.6.”

• (13)
  • (a) When passive radon controls or portions thereof are voluntarily installed, the voluntary installation shall comply with Appendix F of the IRC.
  • (b) An additional inspection of a voluntary installation described in Subsection (9)(a) is not required.

Amended by Chapter 28, 2022 General Session