Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 115 - Appendices
Appendix G - Flood-Resistant Construction
Section G1001 - UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP U
Subsection G1001.6 - Protection of Mechanical and Electrical Systems in a Flood-hazard Zone

Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs G1001.6
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

New and replacement electrical, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other service equipment in a flood-hazard area shall either be placed above the base flood elevation or protected so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the system components during floods up to the base flood elevation in accordance with the mechanical code listed in Chapter 1.0. Installation of electrical wiring and outlets, switches, junction boxes and panels below the base flood elevation shall conform to the provisions of 527 CMR 12.00: 2008 Massachusetts Electrical Code (Amendments) listed in Chapter 1.0 for location of such items in wet locations. Duct insulation subject to water damage shall not be installed below the base flood elevation.

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