1. 10 Important Safety Changes in
2014 NEC
John Newquist

2. GFCIs
• 210.8
• GFCI must be provided
for outlets within 6 feet
for
• bathtubs,
• showers,
• Laundry areas
• Dishwasher branch
circuit

3. Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters
• 210.12
• Several locations in
dwelling units including
kitchens.
• Dormitory rooms.

4. Garages
• 210.52
• Branch circuits for
garages shall not supply
outlets outside of the
garage

5. Metal Fences
• 250.194
• AC Substation fences
shall be grounded if
within 5 feet of exposed
electrical.

6. Cable Ties
• 300.23
• Cable ties shall be listed
as low smoke

7. Electrical Cords
• 400.6
• Cords shall be marked
with maximum
operating temperature.
• Example:
Temperature Rating:
• -40º to 140ºF

8. Seating Area Receptacles
• 406.5
• The Receptacles shall be
installed face up.

9. Appliance GFCIs
• 422.5
• GFCIs for appliance shall
be readily accessible.
Poor access. Have to move the
appliance.

10. Vending Machines
• 422.51
• GFCIs protection for
cord and plug
connected machines.

11. Generators
• 445.11
• Generators over 15 KW
shall be marked to
indicate if the neutral
conductor is bonded to
the generator frame.

12. Backfeed Warning
• 490.25
• Where backfeed could
exist, signs shall warn of
the backfeed hazard.

13. Operating Room
• 517.19
• Operating rooms shall
be provided with a
minimum 36
receptacles.

14. Further
• Let me know if you think there are worker
safety changes that a safety professional
should know about.
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