Where are electrical receptacles not permitted to be located?

Receptacles are not usually installed in the ceiling because receptacles located more than 5.5 feet (1.7 meters) above the floor cannot be counted as required receptacles. Since no space is available in the walls, floor receptacles must be installed.

What is code for placement of electrical outlets?

The US National Electrical Code, Section 210.52, states that there should be an electrical outlet in every kitchen, bedroom, living room, family room, and any other room that has dedicated living space. They must be positioned at least every twelve feet measured along the floor line.

Which of the following rooms is not permitted to have a switched receptacle for a lighting outlet?

Now, at least one wall switch–controlled lighting outlet is required in every habitable room, kitchen, and bathroom. The following two exceptions were unchanged: Exception No. 1: In other than kitchens and bathrooms, one or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch are permitted instead of lighting outlets.

Are electrical outlets allowed in closets?

The 2008 National Electric Code forbids open or partially enclosed lamps and pendant lights in closets, per section 410.16(B). It doesn't have any restriction on outlets in closets.

How far does an outlet have to be from panel?

At least one 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere-rated receptacle outlet shall be installed in an accessible location within 7.5 m (25 ft) of the indoor electrical service equipment.

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Is it OK to put an outlet under a window?

Yes. As long as you have part of the wall under your window (your window doesn't go to the floor) then it is treated like any other wall in your house.

Can an outlet be located under a window?

Windows do not count as broken space unless the window is a ceiling to floor unit. When you are determining where the outlets must be according to code, you don't consider a window panel a break when placing outlets. Therefore, outlets can be installed below a window.

How close can an outlet be to a door?

The National Electrical Code requires the placement of an electrical outlet no further than 6 feet from a door. However, there is no code stating how close to a door an outlet can be installed. Therefore, you can install an electrical outlet as close to a door as you desire.

Can you put an outlet in a pantry?

Yes, you can put a receptacle outlet in a pantry, but it is not required by code. Also, if you do put a receptacle in closet, it must be AFCI-protected.

How close can an outlet be to a corner?

The National Electrical Code requires that you have an electrical outlet within 6 feet of the corner of the wall and at least 12 feet from the same wall. That's the minimum requirement for living space.

Which of the following receptacle locations does not have to be GFCI protected?

GFCI protection is not required for receptacles that are not readily accessible, such as a ceiling-mounted receptacle for a garage door opener. Nor are they required for a receptacle on a dedicated branch circuit located and identified for a cord-and-plug-connected appliance, such as a refrigerator or freezer.

Can switches and receptacles be installed in a tub or shower space?

NEC Requirements

The NEC requires that switches not be installed within the confines of shower and tub areas, unless as part of a shower assembly. In other words, unless the switch is already built in to your shower assembly from the manufacturer, adding a switch inside a shower is a code violation.

Is a switched outlet required in bedroom?

Unless meeting one of the two exceptions, at least one lighting outlet controlled by a wall switch is required in every habitable room.

Can you put outlets in the floor?

The National Electrical Code requires floor outlets to be a part of an approved assembly consisting of a metal box, gasket seal, special receptacle and strong cover plate with a moisture-proof cover. You can't just mount a regular wall outlet in the floor. The first time someone stepped on it, it would break.

How is the minimum number of receptacle outlets determined for the living room?

Although the Code spells out requirements for the minimum number of receptacles in a dwelling, it does not limit the number of receptacle outlets. Receptacles must be installed so that no point measured horizontally along the floor line in any wall space is more than 6 feet or 1.8 meters from an outlet in that space.

Why are there outlets in my cabinets?

Outlets installed inside the cabinets and those hidden behind large appliances, like refrigerators, do not need GFCI outlets. These outlets are designed to shut off the power if something goes wrong with the current, preventing you from getting shocked.

Can you run an outlet off a light switch?

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box. Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel. Step 2: Remove the switch plate and unscrew the switch from the outlet box. Step 3: Pull the switch out from the box.

Can I pull power from a light switch for an outlet?

You can pull power from a switch box—sometimes

Switch boxes can sometimes be used as a power source for a new outlet, but only if the box is large enough and has neutral and ground wires running through it.

Do hallways need outlets?

In dwelling units, hallways measuring 10 feet (3 m) or more in length must have at least one receptacle outlet. A receptacle is not required if the hallway's length is less than 10 feet. For example, a hallway in a dwelling unit measures 9 feet 11 inches.

How high above the garage floor are receptacles located?

Re: Garage electrical outlet location: "In the garage electrical outlets should be 18" or more above floor level."

Where are show window receptacles required?

A receptacle must be installed if the show window is a major fraction of 12 linear feet (3.7 m). Six feet constitutes a major fraction of 12 feet. A major fraction of 3.7 meters is 1.8 meters. Therefore, if the show window measures at least 6 linear feet (1.8 m), a receptacle is required.

How high is an outlet from the floor?

Standard Height for Outlet Boxes

The standard height for wall outlet boxes is about 12 inches from the top of the floor covering to the bottom of the receptacle box (or 16 inches to the top of the box).

Are lights considered receptacles?

Many people think that only receptacles are considered outlets. A lighting “outlet” in a crawl space is any luminaire or light fixture located in the crawl space. This code change is not specific to dwellings or non-dwellings. It applies straight across the board to any crawl space.

Is a light fixture considered an outlet?

A lighting outlet is an outlet intended for the direct connection of a lampholder, a luminaire or a pendant cord terminating in a lampholder. Luminaires can be ceiling-, wall- or even floor-mounted (See Figure 2).

How many outlets should be in a room?

According to US regulations, no single point measured along the floor line of the room walls should be more than 6 ft away from an electrical outlet. This means that a standard, 12 x 14 ft room needs at least 4 to 6 electrical outlets, depending on the wall space.