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(5) Nonmetallic- sheathed cable (Article 334) is permitted to be used only in dwellings, as defined in article 100. These cable types will not be used in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts with more than two rental sleeping rooms, rooming houses with more than two tenant sleeping rooms, fraternity and sorority houses, or buildings located in the central business area district as defined in chapter 114 pertaining to zoning. (6) In residences, the following additional rules apply: a. Separate dedicated branch circuits shall be provided for each refrigerator, dishwasher, and garbage disposal unit. These appliances shall be cord connected, and the garbage disposal shall be switched by a snap switch located above or adjacent to the kitchen sink. Where desired, the garbage disposal and dishwasher circuits may share a split -wired receptacle, provided all other code conditions for this use are followed. The dishwasher circuit will have no other outlets on the circuit. b. Where provisions are made for a microwave oven, a separate branch circuit is required, and no other outlet will be on the circuit. c. No more than 12 outlets will be installed per circuit serving general lighting circuits. No more than six outlets will be installed on each GFCI circuit. Outlets serving the small appliance branch circuit for counter tops are limited to three outlets per circuit. (7) Article 680 Swimming Pools, Fountains, and similar installations VII Hydro massage Bathtubs. In addition to this section, 680.41 shall apply. 680.41 Emergency Switch for Spas and Hot Tubs. A clearly labeled emergency shutoff or control switch for the purpose of stopping the motor(s) that provide power to the recirculation system and jet system shall be installed at a point readily accessible to the users and not less than 1.5 m (5ft.) away, adjacent to and within sight of the spa or hot tub. This requirement shall apply to single family dwellings as well as commercial buildings. (8) Portable or temporary project offices or trailers will be allowed to be wired in type NM, NMC, or NMS cable during the construction phase of a project. However, the structure shall be removed when a certificate of occupancy is issued for the building under construction. (9) Pre - manufactured portable offices or trailers are allowed to be wired in type NM, NMC or NMS cable, provided they are used as temporary buildings only. To be so considered, they may not be placed on permanent foundations or have the transport undercarriage removed or have the foundation enclosed to give a permanent appearance. (10) All services shall have disconnecting means located outside of the building served. (11) Electrical metallic tubing (article 358) will not be installed in concrete. (12) Overhead service entrance conductors shall be in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or electrical metallic tubing. Service entrance cable (article 338) will not be authorized