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which has been discontinued or ordered discontinued in vided in front of electrical service equipment. Where the elec-
accordance with Section 603.7) unless written authority to trical service equipment is wider than 30 inches (762 mm),
resume operation is given by the fire code official. Remov- the working space shall be not less than the width of the
ing or breaking the means by which operation of the equipment. Storage of materials shall not be located within
device is prevented shall be a violation of this code. the designated working space.
603.8 Incinerators. Commercial, industrial and residential- Exceptions:
type incinerators and chimneys shall be constructed in accor-
dance with the International Building Code, the International 1. Where other dimensions are required or allowed by
Fuel Gas Code and the International Mechanical Code. NFPA 70.
2. Access openings into attics or under-floor areas that
603.8.1 Residential incinerators. Residential incinerators
shall be of an approved type. provide a minimum clear opening of 22 inches (559
mm) by 30 inches (762 mm).
603.8.2 Spark arrestor. Incinerators shall be equipped
with an effective means for arresting sparks. 604.3.1 Labeling. Doors into electrical control panel
rooms shall be marked with a plainly visible and legible
603.8.3 Restrictions. Where the fire code official deter- sign stating ELECTRICAL ROOM or similar approved
mines that burning in incinerators located within 500 feet wording. The disconnecting means for each service, feeder
(152 m) of mountainous, brush or grass-covered areas will or branch circuit originating on a switchboard or panel-
create an undue fire hazard because of atmospheric condi- board shall be legibly and durably marked to indicate its
tions, such burning shall be prohibited. purpose unless such purpose is clearly evident. Where
603.8.4 Time of burning. Burning shall take place only buildings or structures are supplied by more than one
during approved hours. power source, markings shall be provided at each service
equipment location and at all interconnected electric
603.8.5 Discontinuance. The fire code official is autho- power production sources identifying all electric power
rized to require incinerator use to be discontinued immedi- sources at the premises in accordance with NFPA 70.
ately if the fire code official determines that smoke
emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding prop- 604.4 Multiplug adapters. Multiplug adapters, such as cube
erty or if the use of incinerators is determined by the fire adapters, unfused plug strips or any other device not comply-
code official to constitute a hazardous condition. ing with NFPA 70 shall be prohibited.
603.8.6 Flue-fed incinerators in Group I-2. In Group I-2 604.4.1 Power tap design. Relocatable power taps shall
occupancies, the continued use of existing flue-fed incin- be of the polarized or grounded type, equipped with over-
erators is prohibited. current protection, and shall be listed in accordance with
UL 1363.
603.8.7 Incinerator inspections in Group I-2. Incinera-
tors in Group I-2 occupancies shall be inspected not less 604.4.2 Power supply. Relocatable power taps shall be
than annually in accordance with the manufacturer’s directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle.
instructions. Inspection records shall be maintained on the
premises and made available to the fire code official upon 604.4.3 Installation. Relocatable power tap cords shall
request not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or
floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical
603.9 Gas meters. Above-ground gas meters, regulators and damage.
piping subject to damage shall be protected by a barrier com-
plying with Section 312 or otherwise protected in an 604.5 Extension cords. Extension cords and flexible cords
approved manner. shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and shall be
* listed and labeled in accordance with UL 817. Extension
cords and flexible cords shall not be affixed to structures,
SECTION 604 extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING AND HAZARDS floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environ-
mental damage or physical impact. Extension cords shall be
604.1 Abatement of electrical hazards. Identified electrical used only with portable appliances. Extension cords marked
hazards shall be abated. Identified hazardous electrical condi- for indoor use shall not be used outdoors.
tions in permanent wiring shall be brought to the attention of
the responsible code official. Electrical wiring, devices, 604.5.1 Power supply. Extension cords shall be plugged
appliances and other equipment that is modified or damaged directly into an approved receptacle, power tap or multi-
and constitutes an electrical shock or fire hazard shall not be plug adapter and, except for approved multiplug extension
used. cords, shall serve only one portable appliance.
604.2 Illumination. Illumination shall be provided for ser- 604.5.2 Ampacity. The ampacity of the extension cords
vice equipment areas, motor control centers and electrical shall be not less than the rated capacity of the portable
panelboards. appliance supplied by the cord.
604.3 Working space and clearance. A working space of 604.5.3 Maintenance. Extension cords shall be main-
not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width, 36 inches (914 tained in good condition without splices, deterioration or
mm) in depth and 78 inches (1981 mm) in height shall be pro- damage.

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