TOP 10 CHANGES 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (ELECTRICAL)
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1 LOS ANGELES BASIN CHAPTER OF ICC MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING ALHAMBRA, CA TOP 10 CHANGES 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (ELECTRICAL) RON TAKIGUCHI, P.E. BUILDING OFFICIAL -CITY OF SANTA MONICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALBO BOARD OF DIRECTORS LOSANGELES BASIN CHAPTER LOS ANGELES BASIN CHAPTER OF ICC 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (ELECTRICAL) 1
2 TOP 10 Statement: The Top 10 Changes are Presented with the Particular Audience in Attendance Not All Changes are Presented Which May Have an Equal or Greater Effect on Design, Construction and Compliance California Building Codes State Buildings, Parking Lot & Walkway Lighting for: UC, Cal State, CC HCD1, HCD2, HCD AC OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 NEW OSHPD 3SE (Special Exemption) 4 2
3 2013 California Building Codes State Buildings, Parking Lot & Walkway Lighting for: UC, Cal State, CC HCD1, HCD2, HCD AC OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 NEW OSHPD 3SE (Special Exemption) DSA AC, DSA SS NEW DSA SS/CC (Community Colleges) SFM 5 STATE AGENCY AMENDMENTS 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE BSC SFM HCD-1 HCD-2 OSHPD 3 DPH DSA-AC DSA-SS DSA-SS/CC OSHPD 1 OSHPD 2 OSHPD 4 3
4 STATE AGENCY AMENDMENTS 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE BSC 2 Amendments SFM 7 Amendments HCD-1 3 Amendments HCD-2 3 Amendments OSHPD 3 37 Amendments DPH 4 Amendments DSA-AC 3 (notes only) DSA-SS 0 Amendments DSA-SS/CC 0 Amendments OSHPD 1 58 Amendments OSHPD 2 52 Amendments OSHPD 4 55 Amendments STATE AGENCY AMENDMENTS 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE BSC 2 Amendments SFM 7 Amendments HCD-1 3 Amendments HCD-2 3 Amendments OSHPD 3 37 Amendments DPH 4 Amendments DSA-AC 3 (notes only) DSA-SS 0 Amendments DSA-SS/CC 0 Amendments OSHPD 1 58 Amendments OSHPD 2 52 Amendments OSHPD 4 55 Amendments TOTAL 74 Amendments 4
5 STATE AGENCY AMENDMENTS 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE BSC 2 Amendments SFM 7 Amendments HCD-1 3 Amendments HCD-2 3 Amendments OSHPD 3 37 Amendments DPH 4 Amendments DSA-AC 3 (notes only) DSA-SS 0 Amendments DSA-SS/CC 0 Amendments OSHPD 1 58 Amendments OSHPD 2 52 Amendments OSHPD 4 55 Amendments TOTAL 74 Amendments 56 Local State Agency Amendments to the 2011 National Electrical Code C A C A C A C A C A Chapter 1 Add definition Ballasted Solar Photovoltaic System [BSC,HCD1,HCD2,SFM,OSHPD] Ballasted Solar Photovoltaic System A roof mounted system composed of solar photovoltaic panels and supporting members that are unattached or partially attached to the roof and must rely on their weight, aerodynamics and friction to counter the effect of wind and seismic forces. Section Exception Mounting of Equipment Ballasted PV System 10 5
![A C A C A Chapter 1 Add definition Ballasted Solar Photovoltaic System [BSC,HCD1,HCD2,SFM,OSHPD] Ballasted Solar Photovoltaic System A roof mounted system composed of solar photovoltaic panels and](/docs-images/43/3444524/images/page_5.jpg "supporting members that are unattached or partially attached to the roof and must rely on their weight, aerodynamics and friction to counter the effect of wind and seismic forces. Section 110.")
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12 Chapter 3 Article Ampacity Tables Complete Re-Numbering Table now Table (B)(16) Ambient Temperature Correction Factors now Table (B)(2)(a) Table (B)(16) #14 AWG = 15A ( 20A ) #12 AWG = 20A ( 25A ) #10 AWG = 30A 23 12
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20 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2 Chapter Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Equipment and Systems All Associated Wiring Interconnections Qualified Persons 40 20
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22 43 Section Interrupting Rating Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have an interrupting rating not less than the nominal circuit voltage and the current that is available at the line terminals of the equipment
23 Section Interrupting Rating Circuit Breakers & Fuses Current Ratings Operational e.g. 20A, 100A, 2000A Interrupting Rating e.g. 10KAIC, 42KAIC Amperes Interrupting Capacity (AIC) 45 Section Interrupting Rating Amperes Interrupting CAPACITY Ability to interrupt short circuits Must have CAPACITY to interrupt magnitude of short circuit EVERYWHERE in the electrical system 46 23
24 Section Interrupting Rating Amperes Interrupting CAPACITY Utility contribution Voltage, Amp Rating Reduction Impedance, Distance Increase Motor Contribution 47 Section Interrupting Rating AVAILABLE Short Circuit Current vs OCD AIC Rating e.g. 1200Amp, 277/480V, 3Ø, 4W Service AIC Rating of Components = 30,000 AIC Fully Rated or Series Rated Available Short Circuit Current = 23,000 Amps SCC + Motor Contribution 48 24
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27 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE Low Rise Residential +25% 2008 Stds Multi-Family Residential +14% 2008 Stds Non-Residential +30% 2008 Stds Net-Zero, Residential 2020 Net-Zero, Non-Residential
28 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE Certificate of Installation Certificate of Acceptance Field Verification & Testing (NRCI) (NRCA) (NRCV) Electronic Data Registry Jan. 1,
29 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE Section Building Commissioning (Non-Res) Energy Portions moved from CALGreen to CEC Owner s Project Requirements (OPR) Basis of Design (BOD) Design Phase Design Review Commissioning Documents on Drawings Commissioning Plan Functional Testing <10,000SF Only Design Phase Review & Drawings 29
30 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE 7 Section Mandatory Req s for Lighting Control Devices and Systems 110.9(c) (c) Track Lighting Integral Current Limiter Certified CEC Installation Requirements Mfg of Current Limiter Same Mfg of Track Permanently Attached but Destructive Removal Tamper Resistant Fasteners Wiring Compartment VA Rating Factory Label Warning Electrical Panel marked: 30
31 Section Mandatory Req s for Lighting Control Devices and Systems 110.9(c) (c) Track Lighting Integral Current Limiter NOTICE: Current limiting devices installed in track lighting integral current limiters connected to this panel shall only be replaced with the same or lower amperage. Adding track or replacement of existing current limiters with higher continuous ampere rating will void the track lighting integral current limiter certification, and will require resubmittal of compliance documentation to the enforcement agency responsible for compliance with the California Title 24, Part Building Energy Efficiency Standards CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE 6 31
32 Section Mandatory Req s for Lighting Control Devices and Systems 110.9(d) (d) Track Lighting Supplementary Overcurrent Protection Panel Only for (Line-Voltage) Track Lighting No other lighting or power circuits Installed in an electrical room, or adjacent to the supply Labeled: NOTICE: This Panel For Track Lighting Energy Code Compliance Only 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE 5 32
33 Section Mandatory Req s for Solar Ready Buildings SFD = Subdivision, 10 or More Low-Rise MFD High-Rise MFD Hotels, Motels Non-Res = Three Stories and Less Section Mandatory Req s for Solar Ready Buildings Solar Zone = A section of the roof designated and reserved for the future installation of a solar electric or solar thermal system. Access, Pathway, Smoke Ventilation, Spacing: Part 9 No Shading in Solar Zone Min Dimension : 80SF, Roof Area <= 10,000SF 160SF, Roof Area > 10,000SF 33
34 Section Mandatory Req s for Solar Ready Buildings Dead Load, Live Load Indicated on Plans (but does not require load for future) Pathway for Routing of Conduit on Plans Documentation Provided to Occupant SFD: Minimum 200A (Sub-Div, 10 or More) Reserved Space 2-Pole CB Opposite End From Main CB Space Marked: For Future Solar Electric 68 34
35 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE 4 Section (Non-Res, High-Rise Res, Hotels/Motels) Electrical Power Distribution Systems a) Service Metering Metering of Total-Energy Use = Table A 35
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37 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE 3 Section (Non-Res, High-Rise Res, Hotels/Motels) Electrical Power Distribution Systems d) 120-Volt Receptacles: Circuit Controls All Buildings Controlled & Uncontrolled Receptacles SHALL BE PROVIDED Private Offices, Open Office Areas, Lobby,Conference Rooms, Copy Room, Kitchenette in Office Controlled Receptacles = Shut-Off Controls 37
38 Section (Non-Res, High-Rise Res, Hotels/Motels) Electrical Power Distribution Systems d) 120-Volt Receptacles: Circuit Controls Uncontrolled Receptacles Install at Least ONE Controlled Receptacles w/in 6 feet of Uncontrolled Receptacle Controlled Receptacles Marked (to distinguish from UnControlled) 76 38
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40 Section (Non-Res, High-Rise Res, Hotels/Motels) Electrical Power Distribution Systems b) Disaggregation of Electrical Circuits Disaggregation Measurement of Electrical Load Uses Separate Distribution Systems, MCC s, SubPanels 80 40
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42 Section (Non-Res, High-Rise Res, Hotels/Motels) Electrical Power Distribution Systems c) Voltage Drop 1. Feeders = Maximum 2% V.D. Design Load 2. Branch Circuits = Max 3% V.D. Design Load Exception: Emergency Services 84 42
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46 2011 National Electrical Code Model Code Change Highlights Chapter Protection of Conductors (Supervised Industrial Installations) (B) Protection of Conductors Rated Over 800A Allowance for the Round Up Rule Equal To or Greater Than 95% of OCD Rating e.g NEC 1200A : 3 x 600kcmil = 3 x 420A = 1260A 2011 NEC 1200A : 3 x 500kcmil = 3 x 380A = 1140A 1200A x.95 = 1140A (C) Switches for Lighting Outlets Generally, where switches control lighting loads from a grounded general purpose branch circuit, the grounded circuit conductor for the controlled lighting circuit must be present at the switch location Many electronic lighting control devices, such as occupancy sensors require standby current to maintain a ready state of detection for the function of these devices Note: See exceptions for boxes feed by raceways and cable assembly boxes with framing cavity open at the top or bottom on the same floor level, or wall, floor, or ceilings unfinished on one side 46
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