September/October 2009
by Glenn Mathewson
Electrical code requirements for decks
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STRUCTURE: Electrical Code Requirements for Decks Glenn Mathewson Insight on engineering and codes As a deck builder, you probably haven't had to deal much with the electrical code. That may be about to change. As the 2009 International Residential Code is adopted around the nation, many deck builders will need to add another subcontractor to their address book - a good electrician. New in 2009, IRC Section E3901.7 requires an electrical outlet within the bounds of any deck, porch, or balcony that's accessible from the inside of a dwelling and at least 20 square feet in area. If you're thinking,
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