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In finishing a basement how should electric outlets be spaced ( how far
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![]() "desgnr" wrote in message ... In finishing a basement how should electric outlets be spaced ( how far apart ) -- Dell Inspiron Pentium dual-core 2.2 GHz 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- Every wall space 2' or larger requires an outlet. There can't be more than six feet from any point along a wall to an outlet. Loosely interpreted, you need an outlet every 12 feet |
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In article , "desgnr" wrote:
In finishing a basement how should electric outlets be spaced ( how far apart ) The minimum requirement of the National Electrical Code is "such that no point measured horizontally along the floor line in any wall space is more than 6 feet from a receptacle outlet". |
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On 2/7/2010 7:53 AM, desgnr wrote:
In finishing a basement how should electric outlets be spaced ( how far apart ) Now you have gotten the official requirement lets talk about reality. You should have an outlet every 4 to 6 feet. That way you will have an outlet wherever you need one. And there will be one that isn't hidden behind something you would rather not have to move. Bill |
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Bill Gill wrote:
On 2/7/2010 7:53 AM, desgnr wrote: In finishing a basement how should electric outlets be spaced ( how far apart ) Now you have gotten the official requirement lets talk about reality. You should have an outlet every 4 to 6 feet. That way you will have an outlet wherever you need one. And there will be one that isn't hidden behind something you would rather not have to move. Bill Agreed. Outlets and wire are cheap, and while the walls are open, it is silly to not put in as many as you think you ever might possibly need. Don't forget the high-placement outlets near where workbench or desk will be, and consider doing double-gang outlet boxes anyplace there will be a lot of things plugged in, like computer or entertainment center/game console area. If the room is big and walls will be crowded, a few ceiling outlets here and there are nice, for plugging in drop lights and vacuum cleaners and such. -- aem sends... |
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On Feb 7, 7:14*am, aemeijers wrote:
Bill Gill wrote: On 2/7/2010 7:53 AM, desgnr wrote: In finishing a basement how should electric outlets be spaced ( how far apart ) Now you have gotten the official requirement lets talk about reality. You should have an outlet every 4 to 6 feet. *That way you will have an outlet wherever you need one. *And there will be one that isn't hidden behind something you would rather not have to move. Bill Agreed. Outlets and wire are cheap, and while the walls are open, it is silly to not put in as many as you think you ever might possibly need. Don't forget the high-placement outlets near where workbench or desk will be, and consider doing double-gang outlet boxes anyplace there will be a lot of things plugged in, like computer or entertainment center/game console area. If the room is big and walls will be crowded, a few ceiling outlets here and there are nice, for plugging in drop lights and vacuum cleaners and such. -- aem sends... I followed the '6 ft' rule when I built and addition and rehabbed the entire house. Nowhere near enough. Another mistake I made was putting them near the floor. Every outlet in the house except a few is now behind something and some are even inaccessable at all due to large furniture. Make them fit the rule and then greatly increase it. Harry K |
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Harry K wrote:
-snip- I followed the '6 ft' rule when I built and addition and rehabbed the entire house. Nowhere near enough. I misunderstood the 6' rule and did my first house with outlets no more than 6' apart. Best misunderstanding I ever had. I have never heard anyone comment; "Too many outlets in that house." Jim |
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![]() "Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message ... Harry K wrote: -snip- I followed the '6 ft' rule when I built and addition and rehabbed the entire house. Nowhere near enough. I misunderstood the 6' rule and did my first house with outlets no more than 6' apart. Best misunderstanding I ever had. Jim When we had to rebuild a house a few years back I swear the inspector was looking for them every six feet. I know for a fact the electrician had to come back and add one to satisfy the inspector. The 14 x 14 rooms have 2 on each wall. I would not want any less. If I build again that will be my specs whether it is code or not. Colbyt |
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desgnr wrote:
In finishing a basement how should electric outlets be spaced ( how far apart ) 4 to 6 feet is a bit ridiculous. More realistically, every 96 or 112 inches works well. (and lands on a stud) steve |
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![]() "desgnr" wrote in message ... In finishing a basement how should electric outlets be spaced ( how far apart ) According to local code. |
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