REMODEL REQUIREMENTS Community Development 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6704

Electrical 1. Dedicated circuits for the , disposal and built-in microwave are required. The dishwasher and disposal should be ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) protected. 2. At least two 20 amp dedicated small appliance circuits for the outlets serving the . All outlets serving countertops are to be GFCI protected. 3. Outlets serving are to be GFCI protected if within 6 feet of the edge of the . 4. All permanent shall be high efficient lighting (e.g., fluorescent). 5. Permanent fluorescent lighting shall be by 4-pin fluorescent fixtures. 6. All light fixtures that are to be recessed into insulated (can lights) shall be insulation contact (I.C.) rated so that insulation can be placed over them. The light fixture housing shall be airtight. 7. Outlets are required for all countertops 12” or wider and are to be placed so that no point along the is more than 24” away from an outlet. 8. At least one outlet shall be installed on each island or peninsular counter space that is 24 inches or greater in length and a width of 12 inches or greater. A peninsular is measured from the connecting edge. 9. Countertops separated by range tops, , or sinks shall be considered separate countertops in applying the above requirements. 10. Where space behind an Island sink or range top is less than 12 inches an outlet is required for the counter spaces on either side. 11. Outlets shall be installed not more than 20 inches above the countertop and should not be in a face-up position in the work surface or countertops. Outlets shall not be installed more than 12 inches below countertop or where countertop overhangs are more than 6 inches. This does not apply to outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place or appliances occupying a dedicated space. 12. All 15 and 20 ampere outlets shall be tamper resistant. 13. Smoke detectors are required in all , centrally located in areas leading to bedrooms, one at each story, and one in the and be installed within 12 inches of the highest point of . Monoxide alarms are required in all areas leading to bedrooms and at each level. 14. All knob and tube wiring that is exposed when are opened must be removed back to the or under floor. Splicing in a junction box is required and must use romex, or other approved wiring method. Knob and tube boxes must be replaced to accommodate the new wiring type. If removal of wiring would necessitate opening of additional walls not in the scope of work, if the wiring is in sound condition, then it may remain. Code requirements 1. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, all undergoing permit alterations, additions or improvements shall replace noncompliant fixtures with water conserving plumbing fixtures. 2. Plumbing fixture replacement is required before issuance of completion, certificate of occupancy, or final permit approval by the local department. 3. LED lighting system and GU-24 lamp holder shall be listed by Energy Commission and shall meet the requirements. Watts Lumens/Watts 5 or less 30 >5 to 15 45 >15 to 40 60 Over 40 90 4. Dishwasher drainage: no domestic dishwasher or waste disposer shall be directly connected to a drainage system without the use of an approved dishwasher air gap fitting. Listed airgaps shall be installed with the flood level marking at or above the flood level of the sink or drain board, whichever is higher. Cal. Plumbing Code. § 807.3 (2019). 5. All 120V, 15A and 20A branch circuits supplying outlets or devices in shall be AFCI protected. Any extensions or modifications to existing unprotected branch circuits will trigger the need for AFCI protection.