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Posted by Teo2006 on November 27, 2006, 6:43 pm
Can any one tell me if there is a code requirement specifying that
electrical outlets must be placed within X number of feet next of a
doorway ? Thanks for your help.
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Posted by Doug Miller on November 27, 2006, 6:56 pm
>Can any one tell me if there is a code requirement specifying that
>electrical outlets must be placed within X number of feet next of a
>doorway ? Thanks for your help.
>
Yes, there is. The NEC requires that no point on a wall be more than 6 feet
from an outlet, measured along the wall. This means, in effect, that there
must be an outlet within 6 feet of any doorway, and not less than every twelve
feet thereafter. This does not apply to closets, hallways, or staircases, or
to walls less than 24 inches long -- and there are more stringent requirements
for kitchens. Consult the Code for all the gory details if you wish, but
that's the essence of it.
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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.
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Posted by on November 28, 2006, 1:00 am
On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 23:56:54 GMT, spambait@milmac.com (Doug Miller)
wrote:
>>Can any one tell me if there is a code requirement specifying that
>>electrical outlets must be placed within X number of feet next of a
>>doorway ? Thanks for your help.
>>
>Yes, there is. The NEC requires that no point on a wall be more than 6 feet
>from an outlet, measured along the wall. This means, in effect, that there
>must be an outlet within 6 feet of any doorway, and not less than every twelve
>feet thereafter. This does not apply to closets, hallways, or staircases, or
>to walls less than 24 inches long -- and there are more stringent requirements
>for kitchens. Consult the Code for all the gory details if you wish, but
>that's the essence of it.
Just curious. I dont have a code book handy. Is this just for
residential homes and businesses? What about barns and garages?
I was just wiring my barn and I am not even close to this. For
example, I DONT put outlets in animal stalls. Thats dangerous to them
(even though I use GFIs), but there is no reason to have a outlet in
there. Animals dont need outlets for their microwave ovens <lol>
In all honesty, where I live, no one is going to care how many outlets
I have, but I am just curious.
Mark
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Posted by Doug Miller on November 28, 2006, 5:48 am
wrote:
>On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 23:56:54 GMT, spambait@milmac.com (Doug Miller)
>wrote:
>
>>>Can any one tell me if there is a code requirement specifying that
>>>electrical outlets must be placed within X number of feet next of a
>>>doorway ? Thanks for your help.
>>>
>>Yes, there is. The NEC requires that no point on a wall be more than 6 feet
>>from an outlet, measured along the wall. This means, in effect, that there
>>must be an outlet within 6 feet of any doorway, and not less than every
twelve>
>>feet thereafter. This does not apply to closets, hallways, or staircases, or
>>to walls less than 24 inches long -- and there are more stringent requirements
>>for kitchens. Consult the Code for all the gory details if you wish, but
>>that's the essence of it.
>
>Just curious. I dont have a code book handy. Is this just for
>residential homes and businesses? What about barns and garages?
Homes. Not barns. Not garages. Don't know about commercial installations.
[snip]
>In all honesty, where I live, no one is going to care how many outlets
>I have, but I am just curious.
Then do as I suggested: consult the Code for details.
--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.
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Posted by on November 29, 2006, 1:08 am
On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:48:35 GMT, spambait@milmac.com (Doug Miller)
wrote:
maradcliff@UNLISTED.com wrote:
>>On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 23:56:54 GMT, spambait@milmac.com (Doug Miller)
>>wrote:
>>
>>>>Can any one tell me if there is a code requirement specifying that
>>>>electrical outlets must be placed within X number of feet next of a
>>>>doorway ? Thanks for your help.
>>>>
>>>Yes, there is. The NEC requires that no point on a wall be more than 6 feet
>>>from an outlet, measured along the wall. This means, in effect, that there
>>>must be an outlet within 6 feet of any doorway, and not less than every
twelve>
>>>feet thereafter. This does not apply to closets, hallways, or staircases, or
>>>to walls less than 24 inches long -- and there are more stringent requirements
>>>for kitchens. Consult the Code for all the gory details if you wish, but
>>>that's the essence of it.
>>
>>Just curious. I dont have a code book handy. Is this just for
>>residential homes and businesses? What about barns and garages?
>
>Homes. Not barns. Not garages. Don't know about commercial installations.
>
OK, thats what I wanted to know. I suspected this was only homes but
was not sure. This barn is 18ft X 40ft. and I only have 2 outlets in
the actual barn, because thats where the animals go. But I do have
one on the front wall and one on the back wall in case I need them.
Both are GFI, and the romex is run thru steel conduit up to 8 feet on
the walls, so animals cant chew the wires. (Some horses are notorious
for this). At the same time, I have a small feed room built on the
back of this barn, which is "my space". I have 4 outlets inside that
tiny 7ft X 10ft room. But you know how that goes, radio, tv, power
tools, electric fencer, grain mixer, electric space heater (in
winter), and more. Heck, I might need another outlet soon....
Thanks
>[snip]
>>In all honesty, where I live, no one is going to care how many outlets
>>I have, but I am just curious.
>
>Then do as I suggested: consult the Code for details.
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