8.1.1 Summary of Changes in (2016)
The changes for electrical power distribution systems in the 2016 update to the Standards include:
•New definitions for Electrical Metering, Service, Service Equipment, Equipment, Plug Load, and Low Voltage Dry-Type Distribution Transformer are added to §100.1.
•New mandatory requirement for low-voltage dry-type distribution transformers as specified in new §110.11.
•Clarifications for the Service Metering requirement of §130.5(a).
•Clarifications for the Separation of Electrical Circuits requirement of §130.5(b).
•Clarifications for the Voltage Drop requirement of §130.5(c).
•Clarifications for the Circuit Control for 120-Volt Receptacles requirement of §130.5(d).
•Relocation of the Energy Management of Control System (EMCS) requirement to §130.0.
•Clarification for alteration requirements for electrical power distribution systems in §141.0(b)2P.