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jungspike
Nov 2, 2008, 10:55 PM
I recently moved into a renovated house and there is no electrical outlet in the bathroom. Does building code require at least one outlet in a bathroom? (I know IF there is an outlet it must be GFI)

Tim

tkrussell
Nov 3, 2008, 03:44 AM
This is completely up to the local building official, and the interpretation of renovated. Give the building inspector a call. Of course, don't be surprised to discover no permits were taken out.

stanfortyman
Nov 3, 2008, 04:26 AM
Exactly.
"Renovated" can be a VERY misleading term.
Did they rip out all the walls?
Did they just paint and change fixtures?

There is MUCH below the surface.

Stratmando
Nov 3, 2008, 05:59 AM
Drywallers or tile people may have covered up.

jungspike
Nov 19, 2008, 10:26 PM
They covered it with drywall. I assume because it was not GFI

Stratmando
Nov 20, 2008, 06:25 AM
They don't cover because no GFI. They just didn't catch it.
When Roughing IN, I like to make a mark on the floor where switches and receptacle boxes are, then immediately after drywall is installed, I walk around and look, Height is consistent, and exposing covered boxes is easy. It's not intentional.