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Answers (8)
- So Cal Home Automation, "SoCal HomeAutomation"
- Contributions:16
The code is 6 feet from doorways, and 12 feet thereafter. if there are any walls 18 inches or more an outlet is required.
- ThePoopingBandit
- Contributions:37
When I remodeled my basement, more was better. I put an electrical outlet every 4 feet of wall span, and extras where I knew equipment load would be higher (at cable/network receptacles). Mike's got the code answers, I put in what I did so I'd never need to run any more electric ever.
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- AWS Electrical Solar
- Contributions:14
I have to agree with Mike.
- kkelec
- Contributions:3
code requires outlets every 6' from openings & 12' therafter.
the idea is to be able to plug a lamp in any where in the room.
the idea is to be able to plug a lamp in any where in the room.
- Raymond Sinsley, "Timber Creek Const."
- Contributions:195
Michael Hart has the correct answer .
Also if you walk into the room and there is a section of wall between the entry door and, lets say a closet door, and if the wall is more than 2' long, you need a plug there also.
I have been doing a lot of foreclosure work here in Silicon valley, and have never had to add plugs to a home in order for it to "close" escrow.
But like Danni said, maybe some townships require it .
But from a builder standpoint, if you aren't remodeling it, you don't have to bring it up to today's codes. Just fix the safety issues, like smoke detectors and make sure the water heater is strapped .
Also if you walk into the room and there is a section of wall between the entry door and, lets say a closet door, and if the wall is more than 2' long, you need a plug there also.
I have been doing a lot of foreclosure work here in Silicon valley, and have never had to add plugs to a home in order for it to "close" escrow.
But like Danni said, maybe some townships require it .
But from a builder standpoint, if you aren't remodeling it, you don't have to bring it up to today's codes. Just fix the safety issues, like smoke detectors and make sure the water heater is strapped .
- Danni DeWoody, "The Greener Agent"
- Contributions:168
It really depends on where and when the home was built and what the standards of building were at the time. Some townships are now requiring the addition of 2 outlets be installed in an existing one outlet room prior to closing on the home and getting a Use and Occupancy certification from the township or boro. :-)
- foojoy
- Contributions:8
Thank you!!!!
- Mike Hart
- Contributions:110
Usually outlets are required to be within 6' of any wall corner or doorway, and within 12' of each other. This allows for a 6' cord to reach an outlet from most all areas of the room. A 10' wall would require 1 outlet near the center. A 14' wall would require 2 outlets.
Is there a standard amount of elec outlets per room/sq ft per room?
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