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    Aug 26, 2009, 11:05 AM
    Wiring a powder room
    Hi,

    I am adding a small powder room under the stairs in an 1890 Victorian home. I have an updated, grounded power outlet about 4 feet from the room that is on the main floor circuit.

    Can I tap into the power outlet to draw power to the powder room? I will just have one light and one GFI outlet in the powder room and I do not have an available 20 amp circuit to dedicate to this small half bath.

    Thanks for your help, experts!

    Ryan
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    Aug 26, 2009, 11:12 AM
    To conform to the letter of the National Electric code 2008 Edition, no, your plan does not comply.

    Check with your local electrical inspector to get a ruling on this.
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