South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 8 - BUILDING CODES COUNCIL
Article 12 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Section 8-1251 - IRC E3902.5 Basement receptacles

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 8-1251

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

125-volt receptacles installed in basements and supplied by single phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. [210.8(A)(5)].

Exceptions:

1. A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system. A receptacle installed in accordance with this exception shall not be considered as meeting the requirement of Section E3901.9. Receptacles installed in accordance with this exception shall not be considered as meeting the requirement of Section E3901.9 [210.8(A)(5) Exception].

2. Receptacles in walk-out basements are excluded from this requirement.

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