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Easily Accessible. See Accessible, Readily . Effective Ground-Fault Current Path. An intentionally constructed, low impedance electrically conductive path designed and intended to carry current under ground-fault conditions from the point of a ground fault on a wiring system to the electrical supply source and that facilitates the operation of the overcurrent protective device or ground-fault detectors. [NFPA 54:3.3.34] Electric Duct Heaters. A heater located in the airstream of a forced-air system where the air-moving unit is not provided as an integral part of the equipment. Electric Heating Appliance. A device that produces heat energy to create a warm environment by the application of electric power to resistance elements, refrigerant compressors, or dissimilar material junctions. Electrical Code. The National Electrical Code promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by this jurisdiction. [HCD 1 & HCD 2] Whenever the term “Electrical Code” is used in this code, it shall mean the Cal- ifornia Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3 . Emergency Alarm System. A system intended to provide notification and warning of abnormal conditions and summon appropriate aid. Emergency Control Station. An approved location on the premises where signals from emergency equipment are received. Enforcing Agency. [HCD 1, HCD 2, SFM and OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5] “Enforcing Agency” is the designated department or agency as specified by statute and regulation. Environmental Air Duct. Ducting used for conveying air at temperatures not exceeding 250°F (121°C) to or from occu

pied areas of any occupancy through other than heating or air-conditioning systems, such as ventilation for human usage, domestic kitchen range exhaust, bathroom exhaust ducts, and domestic-type clothes dryer exhaust ducts. Equipment. A general term including materials, fittings, devices, appliances, and apparatus used as part of or in connection with installations regulated by this code. Evaporative Cooler. A device used for reducing the sensible heat of air for cooling by the process of evaporation of water into an airstream. Evaporative Cooling System. Equipment intended or installed for the purpose of environmental cooling by an evaporative cooler from which the conditioned air is distributed through ducts or plenums to the conditioned area. Evaporator. Part of a refrigeration system in which liquid refrigerant is vaporized to produce refrigeration. Excess Flow Valve (EFV). A valve designed to activate when the fuel gas passing through it exceeds a prescribed flow rate. [NFPA 54:3.3.99.3]