Electrical outlets

stanfortyman · Aug 20, 2011, 06:30 PM

Just to clarify a bit.

The "no point shall be more than 6' from a receptacle" means they can be 12' apart, maximum, but also within 6' from a door or wall opening.
Fixed glass panels, such as part of a sliding door, are considered wall space. As are railings and half walls, as would be found around a stairwell opening.
Any individual space 24" or more requires a receptacle.

So, it all depends in the layout of the room, not just the physical dimensions.

ma0641 · Aug 20, 2011, 06:32 PM

And to continue Hanks info, if this is s new installation, the outlets must be protected by an AFCI breaker.

ma0641 · Aug 20, 2011, 06:42 PM

As a side note to the other good answers, "code" is minimum requirement, you can put them 6 ft. Apart if you want. For a new DIY install, it will cost you less than $3 to install an outlet, so don't skimp. I still find extension cords under rugs because the outlet nearby if filled. I like to place outlets about 1 ft. Either side of a bed location. That way, you don't need to crawl under the bed to connect lights, radio or a clock that might be on a nightstand or side table.

hkstroud · Aug 20, 2011, 07:32 PM

To further expound on the subject.

Put on any where you think you might need one. Recognize also that no matter where you put one the wife will place a piece of furniture in front of it. The more outlets you put in the more furniture she buys.

Kyle_in_rure · Aug 21, 2011, 12:20 PM

While also considering code, also take note of anywhere where you may wish to plug extra things in, like if you want to have a tv and sound system (or anything else) on one side of the room you may wish to add an extra receptacle.

donf · Aug 21, 2011, 05:08 PM

Kyle,

Code has nothing to say regarding the placement of extra receptacles for a cluster of devices.

Just as there is nothing said about using a 20 amp run to feed this cluster of devices.

That's called planning and in some cases, also known as "Common Sense."

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