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    Low voltage lighting systems must meet certain safety requirements. Luminaires must be listed, branch circuits cannot exceed 20 amps, secondary conductors must be installed indoors and at least 7 feet off the floor, and secondary circuits must be isolated from the branch circuit by a transformer. Low voltage lighting also cannot be installed within 10 feet of pools or spas. Inspections will check that these code requirements for low voltage lighting systems are properly followed.

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    Low voltage lighting systems must meet certain safety requirements. Luminaires must be listed, branch circuits cannot exceed 20 amps, secondary conductors must be installed indoors and at least 7 feet off the floor, and secondary circuits must be isolated from the branch circuit by a transformer. Low voltage lighting also cannot be installed within 10 feet of pools or spas. Inspections will check that these code requirements for low voltage lighting systems are properly followed.

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    Low voltage lighting systems must meet certain safety requirements. Luminaires must be listed, branch circuits cannot exceed 20 amps, secondary conductors must be installed indoors and at least 7 feet off the floor, and secondary circuits must be isolated from the branch circuit by a transformer. Low voltage lighting also cannot be installed within 10 feet of pools or spas. Inspections will check that these code requirements for low voltage lighting systems are properly followed.

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    Low Voltage Lighting Systems Page 1 of 1 Revision Date: 02/09/2021

    CITY OF
    ¥PALO ALTO
    PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – BUILDING INSPECTION

    INSPECTION GUIDELINES:
    LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEMS
    INSPECTION CODE: N/A
    SCOPE: RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
    APPLICABLE CODES: 2019 CBC, CRC, CPC, CMC, CEC, CALGreen, CEnC, and PAMC
    The information provided in this document is general and intended as a guide only. Each project is unique
    and additional requirements may be enforced as deemed appropriate.
    INSPECTION
     Luminaires (fixtures) shall be listed (any modifications to the luminaries (fixtures) may void the listing).
    (CEC 411.4)

     Branch circuits shall not exceed 20 amps. (CEC 411.7)

     Secondary bare conductors shall be installed indoors only, and they shall be installed no less than 7 feet
    above the finished floor. (CEC 411.6(B))

     Secondary branch circuits shall be insulated from the branch circuit by an isolating transformer. (CEC
    411.6(C))

     Lighting systems shall not be installed within 10 feet of pools or spas. (CEC 411.5(B))

    City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services Building Division – 285 Hamilton Av. (First Floor), Palo Alto, CA 94301 – (650) 329-2496

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