Chapter 8 — ALTERATIONS—LEVEL 2

Section 806 — ELECTRICAL

2025 California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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806.1 New installations.

806.1 New installations. Newly installed electrical equipment and wiring relating to work done in any work area shall comply with all applicable requirements of the California Electrical Code except as provided for in Section 806.4.

806.2 Existing installations.

806.2 Existing installations. Existing wiring in all work areas in Group A-1, A-2 and A-5 occupancies shall be upgraded to meet the materials and methods requirements of Chapter 7.

806.3 Reserved.

806.4 Residential occupancies.

806.4 Residential occupancies. In Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 occupancies and buildings regulated by the California Residential Code, the requirements of Sections 806.4.1 through 806.4.7 shall be applicable only to work areas located within a dwelling unit. 806.4.1 Enclosed areas. Enclosed areas, other than closets, kitchens, basements, garages, hallways, laundry areas, utility areas, storage areas and bathrooms shall have not fewer than two duplex receptacle outlets or one duplex receptacle outlet and one ceiling or wall-type lighting outlet. 806.4.2 Kitchens. Kitchen areas shall have not fewer…