IBC 2021 · Model

Chapter 27: Electrical

29 sections in this chapter of the IBC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

2701.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter and NFPA 70 shall govern the design, construction, erection and installation of the electrical components, appliances, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures covered by this code. The International Fire Code, the International Property Maintenance Code and NFPA 70 shall govern the use and maintenance of electrical components, appliances, equipment and systems. The International Existing Building Code and NFPA 70 shall govern the…

  1. 2701.1Scope
  2. 2702.1General
  3. 2702.1.1Stationary generators
  4. 2702.1.2Fuel-line piping protection
  5. 2702.1.3Installation
  6. 2702.1.4Load transfer
  7. 2702.1.5Load duration
  8. 2702.1.6Uninterruptable power source
  9. 2702.2Where required
  10. 2702.2.1Ambulatory care facilities
  11. 2702.2.10Hazardous materials
  12. 2702.2.11High-rise buildings
  13. 2702.2.12Hydrogen fuel gas rooms
  14. 2702.2.13Laboratory suites
  15. 2702.2.14Means of egress illumination
  16. 2702.2.15Membrane structures
  17. 2702.2.16Semiconductor fabrication facilities
  18. 2702.2.17Smoke control systems
  19. 2702.2.18Special purpose horizontal sliding, accordion or folding doors
  20. 2702.2.2Elevators and platform lifts
  21. 2702.2.3Emergency responder communication coverage systems
  22. 2702.2.4Emergency voice/alarm communication systems
  23. 2702.2.5Exhaust systems
  24. 2702.2.6Exit signs
  25. 2702.2.7Gas detection system
  26. 2702.2.8Group I-2 occupancies
  27. 2702.2.9Group I-3 occupancies
  28. 2702.3Critical circuits
  29. 2702.4Maintenance

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