Recently, the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal announced an emergency amendment to the MA electrical code. The amendment requires inspection of electrical installations that appear incompatible with GFCI protection, allowing these installations to omit such protection as documented by the inspector. This may have implications for other states where contractors are experiencing nuisance trips related to GFCIs connected to HVAC equipment and components, such as condensate pumps. Read all about it and what you can do in your state.
David C. Bixby has been active in HVAC industry codes and standards for 35 years and is currently secretary for the ACCA Codes Committee.
Latest posts by David Bixby (see all)
- ACCA Battles for Members in Codes Arena - August 1, 2024
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- PULL A PERMIT & PROVE IT: ACCA Improves the HVAC Plan Review Form - March 25, 2024