705.13 Power control systems
What changed in 705.13
Power control systems that limit current from power sources and storage are now recognized, with rules for listing, settings, overcurrent protection and access.
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- A power control system that limits output from power sources or storage has to be listed.
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2020 NEC®NewYou're here
Power control systems that limit current from power sources and storage are now recognized, with rules for listing, settings, overcurrent protection and access.
2023 NEC®No change
This section did not change from 2020 to 2023.
2026 NEC®No change
This section did not change from 2023 to 2026.
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