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    jungspike Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 2, 2008, 10:55 PM
    Electrical Outlet requirement in bathroom
    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)

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    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.
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    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.
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    Nov 3, 2008, 05:59 AM

    Drywallers or tile people may have covered up.
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    Nov 19, 2008, 10:26 PM
    They covered it with drywall. I assume because it was not GFI
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    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.
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