Wiring code questions
JJ Smith
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Comments (1)With regard to electrical receptacles, the electrical code is the more likely to address that issue. The NEC merely requires that such receptacles be GFCI protected. But I never know about NYC or California codes....See Morecode question: surface wiring in garage
Comments (2)As far as the NEC is concerned exposed wiring that follows the finished surface is fine. There's nothing special that prohibits it from garage as long as your local inspector doesn't think it's subject to physical damage....See Morewiring and code question
Comments (5)Sounds like you've hit most of the issues. Don't forget the in-use covers on the new outdoor receptacles. All you need for lighting is a switch somewhere in the room to turn it on. Putting a an additional (three-way) at the second entrance is not a bad idea but not required by the code....See MoreConnecticut Code Requiring Me To Install Wired Smoke Detectors??
Comments (13)I did it because it is a requirement, not because it was a good thing to do. And again I say, "How do they enforce Code ON ANY modification or requirement if they do not have a reason to inspect?" This is no different then any code requirement, even if no inspection is called for. Other ways that it would be found out is when you sell, when the Insurance Company doesn't pay. When family members don't come to the funeral nor look you in the eye after the fire. In many jurisdictions here, the Fire Department will provide and install the new code compliant detectors at no cost. (They likely seen the results of faulty or non-existent detectors.) To challenge a safety improvement/requirement seems something that a rational person would not do. PS If you go to sell your home, you would have to disclose the fact that the Fire Detectors were not current code compliant. If you were not aware, the Realtor surely would be. If not, the Home Inspector would not leave him self open to future litigation should a non-compliant house he inspected were sold and subsequently a fire was shown to have been made worse by faulty ire Detectors....See MoreJJ Smith
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