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    Feb 23, 2014, 12:08 PM
    How many outside outlets do you have to have on a duplex
    On a duplex (2 family home) how many outside outlet to you have to have??
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    Feb 23, 2014, 12:22 PM
    Depends on they type of duplex. If the apartments are side by side, then 4 receptacle outlets. I each in front and back.

    If the apartments are stacked, then 2 at the ground level and one in the fron and back of the upper apartment if front porch and / or rear deck are involved.
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    Feb 23, 2014, 01:23 PM
    Depends on where you live... I have a two story single family home with a very large deck... I have ZERO outside outlets.
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    Feb 23, 2014, 01:29 PM
    By code (at least 2008 through 2014 editions, possibly earlier), there are supposed to be a GFCI protected outlet receptacles in the front and rear.
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    Feb 23, 2014, 01:36 PM
    In my case the property predates that period significantly... so its important to know when her building was constructed... and where.
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    Feb 23, 2014, 05:52 PM
    My question is why are you asking? There has to be some reason for asking this.
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