07-28-2008, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Sharon, PA, USA.
Posts: 2,211
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I don't know whether it's in the NEC or not, but its in both of the national model plumbing codes.
"Electric water heaters require an insight or lockable electrical disconnect"
International Residential Code IRC-1307.5 & T4001.5
Uniform Plumbing Code UPC-309.0-6
Attic installation requires a light & receptacle near Water Heater
IRC-305.1.3.1 & 3803.4
UPC-511.5
Light switch required at the entrance to the attic
IRC-3803.4
UPC511.5
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