KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING - or You Will FAIL Inspection!

What are the top NEC articles a new apprentice should know? In todays episode of Electrician U, Dustin talks about the top 8 code articles for new apprentices as they get ready to start wiring houses.
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First up is article 210.52 A1 of the NEC. In essence it tells us that for most rooms in a residence, along the walls, you can be no further than 6’ from a receptacle at any point. That means that receptacles are allowed to be 12’ apart from one another. This code reference includes having a receptacle within 6’ of a doorway also. You can certainly have them closer together than that, but no further apart. If you have walls that are completely comprised of glass (like floor to ceiling windows), you may have to make other arrangements such as installing them in the floor within 18” of the wall.
210.52 H covers hallways. It doesn’t have the same requirements as the above-mentioned code article, but rather says that for hallways of 10’ or more in length, we are to have at least one receptacle. This article changes a bit from 210.52 A1 in that it changes measuring along the wall line to down the centerline without being broken by a doorway. So, if you have a 10-foot hallway, then a doorway, then continue down the hallway for another 10 feet, that would be considered 2 hallways and a receptacle required in each.
Article 210.52 B3 requires at least 2 small appliance branch circuits to serve the countertops in a kitchen. You can have more than 2, but at least 2 are required. These circuits are to be GFCI protected. 210.52 D covers the GFCI receptacle(s) in bathrooms. It requires one within 3’ of the outside edge of each basin (sink). If you had 2 basins on one countertop, you could install one receptacle in the middle of them, but that may not be optimum for the customer, so their input may be needed in that case. The receptacles can be located on adjacent walls if within the 3’ requirement or in the cabinet itself, but not lower than 12” from the top of the basin. Be mindful that 406.9 C does NOT allow a receptacle within 3’ of a bathtub or shower.
210.12 A gives locations where arc fault protection is required. Arc fault protection is basically required in all rooms of a dwelling with the exception of outdoor circuits, bathroom circuits, and garage circuits. You CAN put AFCI protection on those 3 mentioned above but are not REQUIRED to. For those locations where you already have a GFCI device, consider using a dual function AFCI/GFCI breaker as it will save some cost.
Article 210.70 C requires at least one lighting outlet and a switch in an attic, underfloor spaces, utility rooms and basements. You can have more but are required to install at least one. It also states that we are to install a control at EACH point of entry. So, if there are multiple ways to get into the attic, a switch would be required at each one. 210.63 requires a receptacle within 25 feet of equipment. so, again in the attic, if there is equipment up there that may require servicing (furnace, water heater, etc) you would be required to install a receptacle within 25 feet of that equipment.
We hope this has been helpful in understanding some of the more common code references that newer electricians SHOULD know! Is there something you would like to see discussed? Leave a comment in the section below and let us know! Please continue to follow Dustin and Electrician U as we are constantly adding new content to assist our followers in being the best electricians possible!
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[@SuperVstech]

5:00 I disagree… 210.52H says 10’ or more in length must have one receptacle. It does NOT say every 10’…

[@oliverlawrence8036]

Curious which interpretation is more accurate

[@brendonrich6742]

I agree it says hallways 10’ or more shall have at least one receptacle. I does not say one receptacle for every 10’ of hallway.

[@bencarson2257]

Facts.

[@mikerosoft1009]

And if it's shorter than 10ft have zero?

[@brendonrich6742]

Correct 10’ or longer requires at least 1, so under 10’ wouldn’t require any receptacles.

[@victorseaton9123]

Had a city inspector out here in Houston area tell me “make sure you isolate the grounds and neutrals” several times when he showed up to inspect a main panel we were replacing. I advised it was a main and must be bonded and he still reiterated the “isolate” comment. I’m guessing he just meant to make it look pretty by having neutrals and grounds on separate bars but using the word “isolate” is problematic.

[@dracula3811]

For those inspectors, an ounce of prevention is worthwhile. Plus it makes it easier to troubleshoot down the road to have the grounds and neutrals on separate terminal strips in the main panel.

[@victorseaton9123]

@@dracula3811 think it was more the terminology he used. Shouldn’t have been saying isolate.

[@victorseaton9123]

@@dracula3811 and we do put on their own bar but just that word. Feel like some of them just have to say something even if it’s dumb.

[@victorseaton9123]

@@dracula3811 and we do put on their own bar but just that word. Feel like some of them just have to say something even if it’s dumb.

[@SuperVstech]

@@dracula3811 idiotic… zero reason other than aesthetics to do this on a main panel… unless there is a primary disconnect before the main panel.

[@Jason_Van_Stone]

Title: "Will your inspection fail?" Depends on the inspector 😆

[@paulvliet5415]

As I read the code you had on screen about the hallway receptacle I didn’t read anything about adding extra receptacles if the hallway was more than 20’

[@Koolade1527]

Code explains the minimum required. So, the minimum is every 10’ thus, anything more then 10’ another outlet out be the minimum required. 😊

[@adamhorton1601]

@@Koolade1527 But the code does not say EVERY 10ft or every ADDITIONAL 10ft. It specifically and simply states hallways 10ft long, or longer, requires minimum one receptacle.

[@illestofdemall13]

@@Koolade1527 It says if it is 10 ft or larger it needs at least 1. Not every 10 feet.

[@fastxsam]

I agree code states a receptacle if hallway is 10' or more. Now I don't know anyone with a 50' long hallway but then I would add more outlets.

[@illestofdemall13]

@@fastxsam Yeah you'd add more for practical purposes but as far as code, one is the requirement.

[@jeen_rl8774]

This video was very helpful. PLEASE DO MORE CODE. I would love to learn the most important sections to memorize and I personally learn best when things are dumbed way down. Maybe next time you could do a video focused on code sections that are more relevant for commercial projects?

[@Merescat]

All 730 of them :)

[@jeen_rl8774]

@@Merescat true. But for pea brains like myself I think maybe like “top 100” would be a good place to start 😂

[@chaosfox6889]

This. I'm mostly commercial and industrial, you're an excellent source of learning all the stuff I don't get to do while working my normal job.

[@user-sp5bn6ye8y]

I'd like this, too 👍

[@illestofdemall13]

The wording of the hallway to me means any hallway 10 feet or larger needs a receptacle outlet. Not per 10 feet. So a 20 ft hallway still only needs at least one.

[@dallinbagley4486]

I understand that as a 20’ hall would need an outlet in the middle so an outlet is 10’ from either end.

[@illestofdemall13]

@@dallinbagley4486 It doesn't have to be in the middle. If the hallway is 10 feet or longer it needs at least one outlet. If it's smaller than 10 feet then no outlets are required. It doesn't say anything about spacing. The 10 feet isn't a spacing requirement or detail.

[@illestofdemall13]

It could technically be 40 feet and still only require one outlet receptacle, though it would be impractical to be so minimalistic. But the code doesn't tell you how many or what the spacing should be. It is just telling you if the hallway is 10 feet or longer then it needs a minimum of 1 outlet.

[@dallinbagley4486]

@@illestofdemall13 gotcha, thanks for taking the time to reply

[@illestofdemall13]

@@dallinbagley4486 No problem.

[@pauldunecat]

I was at the electrical inspection of my new house build, and every outlet was checked for wiring with a tester, the plate for the induction oven feed was asked to be removed and neatness of wiring behind viewed, and it was great to see the back/forth between my contractor and the inspector. Inspector kept saying good, and electrician answered every question (such as the remote GFCI in a bathroom for the lights in the shower). No issues found, as the homeowner felt secure knowing good work was done, and the check/balance done by someone who was on my side. Love seeing professionals being professionals!

[@rickyreyes48]

5:04 you said 20ft hallway needs twice as many receptacle as a 10ft halfway. Code states 10ft or more require at least one receptacle. 20 or 30ft would still require "at least 1 receptacle” just like a 10ft

[@jrobie8375]

Recent subscriber here and I wanted to say thanks for your informative content! I was a licensed apprentice for 16yrs. Started working for my Uncle's company when i was in 8th grade, pulling wire, fetching tools. Went to college for architectural engineering and now design high voltage substations through the country, especially in your state. I have been rewiring my 1980's house and building a new lakeside cabin. I've been brushing up on my code compliance and recently found you on KZbin. I've stayed away from this because some people don't know how to explain things and never go into why we do things the way we do. So thank you for the code explanations! Being from Maine anyone can "think" they can do their own electrical and only screw things up worse. I wish more content was this in-depth and well thought out! THANKS!

[@ABflanagan523]

Apprentice for 16 years?

[@jrobie8375]

@@ABflanagan523 yes. I never intended to make this a career and I work summers and after school in high school and through college. I worked weekends for my uncle's company after that. Never went for my journeyman license as I was working as a full time engineer. So yes...16 years

[@douglasboyle6544]

It always amazed me when a GC would say to me, "Are you sure you need all those circuits in a kitchen?" I don't know how some of these people ever got work.

[@soullessdevice]

What do you mean? It's all about lowest bidder. Most customer's number one factor is price in a project, not how many circuits they will have in their kitchen.

[@sethbrown7275]

Very helpful! Thanks for this! Always good to get a refresher on stuff like this through residential

[@moon_man96]

You dont know how much I appreciate your channel. The way you teach and your sense of humor makes things super engaging and im always looking forward for a new video so thank you.

[@Cut3Sku11]

thank you for sharing the knowledge

[@jackcobbiii1797]

Pops tossed me under the house at five. I could fit in the foundation vents for quick access;)

[@lordrichard8184]

It super important to have outlets in the attic. When we bought our home they had 0 outlets up there. I’m not up there a lot but I added 2 outlets to each attic and they have been invaluable. I can run corded tools or lights. And more importantly fans.

[@2point..0]

"Light Puck" for Ceilings, I love those!!!

[@wizard3z868]

Kitchens in NH we used 2 run 3 multibtanch one for the left gfci and pig and or the dishwasher with the right side picking up the other appliance and than the microwave and fridge wld share a multibranch circuit. The electricians I worked for used to love multibranch circuits lol

[@michaelsmith6094]

Another informative video! Keep'em coming! I live in New York State. Do you have courses for my state?

[@alexbemis2656]

I really enjoyed this one. Code time is my favorite. Maybe consider threading all your code time segments from each video into one long one and also maybe a bunch of shorts. Code time is essential!

[@brandwynhensley2633]

Love your chanel!! We have an electrical contracting company and ive been sending our apprentices your videos.

[@ytwhite5930]

Another GREAT video! I'm getting set to install a new 200A service in my older house and I'm learning more every one of your vids...Is there a book you can recommend that lists and explains the latest national code AND what old work is still acceptable.I'm not an electrician but am confident in my own work methods.

[@morlamweb]

My attic crawlspace had only one light in it initially. Just 1 above the access point, which is in the middle of the space (about 40' long, 8' wide, and maybe 4' high). And it was an old curlyq fluorescent bulb, so in the winter, turning it on meant waiting 5 minutes for usable light. It was right next to the air handler, so it met code (by accident, not intent, I would say). I added two new fixtures at either end of the attic, and upgraded to LED bulbs, while working on insulating the space.

[@dentron2]

250.52(H) does not require 1 receptacle per 10 feet of hallway; only 1 receptacle is required in a hallway of 10 or more feet.

[@kamenlucado6639]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that caught that

[@mauroaparicio1855]

great information thank you for sharing

[@Crazypug-eh7xi]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@plasenciaw]

I which you had a diagram of what is needed and where by code.. love your explanations

[@rodcoffey2687]

Need your great advice! I am building a new home. Currently I have a garage built where the service comes in. I need to feed the garage, the house, another building, and I want to plan for solar, wind, a standby generator, an EV station, and possibly another building for storage (boat house). What is the best way of doing this? I see lots of rules coming into play on this. I know... sounds nuts but this is the dilemma. Thanks. Love your clear explanations.

[@christophermichaelson9050]

Subscribed simply due to the books on the bookshelf lol. Good content too.

[@dannylavoie23]

Loving your videos. Did you consider decritive conduit coming down the steel supports instead of jackhammering the floors which compromised the engineering of the floors

[@troyb2208]

I don't why you started doing these videos but man are they helpful! You are doing God's work my guy haha

[@bencarson2257]

Thank you so much. More code please

[@rodolfovesga979]

Awesomeness!!! Another great video keep them coming lol 😂!!!

[@soldatheero]

Are you sure about the receptacles required beside that large sliding door? In Canada it says "usable wall space" and I think you could make a case that is not usable?

[@robertapreston4200]

great vid Dustin.... thc🤗😎

[@barrymilam9665]

Dustin, I would like your input, what is the best lighting to use in a bathroom for brightness. Also keep putting out your awesome videos...

[@ilyafilru]

I'm not an electrician. I built a workshop on my property and wired it up. I passed my electrical inspection.

[@joshcowart2446]

That was an interesting bathroom. The lavatory shares a pony wall with the shower. Is it going to have glass for the shower that’s also the mirror. Either that or it won’t have a mirror which I doubt. That’s not exactly how I’d design it but who knows without seeing the finished product

[@chrisf9607]

Love the video Dustin do you have one or can you make one on circuits and what needs there own like can the bathroom share the same circuit with another bathroom dose a fridge realy need a dedicated circuit and go over microwave garbage disposal dishwasher laundry room garage and hvac blower thanks

[@josephreilly8405]

Isolate the fridge on it's own circuit. Most fridges will never meet the load, but it protects the fridge from going out because something else tripped the breaker.

[@CC-jv3wm]

406.9 c as we interpreted could be seen as only outlet receptacles. So switches? Etc? Just no plugs of any type. Obviously even if it's only a switch it should absolutely be GFCI'd. Example would be a single pole switch near shower for stall light fixtures

[@justsomeguy.8670]

Thank you for this video

[@gnrfan713]

Would love to see a video on smoke and carbon alarm codes

[@Roy-ij1wq]

Just shopped for GFCI breakers and they are more expensive than dual function breakers.

[@jcap415]

They got a laborer cutting the concrete for the conduits I did that last month for electricians

[@hdsheena]

Can you use ceiling receptacles (thinking of your glass space you showed with the chipped out floor) to meet code?

[@WelcomeToLoco]

This brings to mind an interesting idea for a video. How about a “why?” For some of the codes? I’d like to know why I need a circuit within 6feet so I can explain to my customers why these things are necessary.

[@dennyskerb4992]

Most powered device’s have cords 6 feet long

[@Paul-jp8zz]

I always wonder these things too. Then I realize that the whole and only purpose of NEC is to protect people and property. It seems the code boils down to, in essence, sizing things properly to prevent fire, and bonding and grounding things to prevent electrocution. The 6foot rule for example is largely to prevent people from having to reach around water (in a kitchen) or just generally power things up with extension cords, as they may not know how to size them properly, or plug to many things into a power strip, etc. Most code probably arises from fires or deaths that happened, and so rules change to prevent what happened from happening again. That sort of thing. So at the core, the customers can be told it's to prevent fire and/or electrocution.

[@steveurbach3093]

To avoid the need for an extension cord for COMMON use (eg table lamps). You should have lived in a house built in the 30's. Some had 1 outlet per room. then it was 1 outlet per wall in the 40's .

[@tay13666]

@@steveurbach3093 I am in a house built in 1890. I was lucky, each room had 2 outlets. Usually on opposite walls. Which doesn't work too well in a 12 x 12 living room with no ceiling fixture. Also, the whole 2000 sq ft house was run on 6 fuses. One of which was dedicated for the furnace. I had no idea about the code requirements when I figured out where I wanted all my new receptacles when the 40 breaker panel went in. But looking around, seems like I met and exceeded code just by having them where it made the most sense. And the kitchen has 8 circuits, counting the 4 dedicated ones for the fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and microwave.

[@rickjames553]

If you don't make things convenient for the resident, they will start doing sketchy things to make it convenient for them. Most homeowners and Tennants doing things more than just simply plugging in a charger to a receptical leads to fire.

[@lefty504]

Those arc fault breakers fill up panels really fast! I'm an electrician in New Orleans and I like to put a lot of circuits because like you said people are using way more equipment at home nowadays and I absolutely HATE extension cords. But now its tough correctly wiring my circuit panels because the only available ones (125 amp) are only for 12 circuits.. I appreciate the vids, nevertheless!

[@TwilightxKnight13]

If you are adding to an existing panel it can get out of hand really quickly. OTOH, if you are installing new panels, I would strongly suggest plug-on neutral panels. They really help with wire management. Good luck!

[@lefty504]

@@TwilightxKnight13 most definitely, those PON panel are clutch! thanks man

[@briandillard8125]

Wall space 24" and greater needs an outlet also (think about column in large rooms or finished basement) an 8x8 column is 32" when measured around corners

[@CAMMEDcivic]

I like the multi trade inspectors 💯

[@levi.walton13]

Your channel is awesome! Do does anyone know any channels similar to this one but for mechanical (HVAC)?

[@randyleonard7112]

You have to also be aware of what code cycle the jurisdiction has adopted or currently enforcing.

[@s.e.v.2055]

How to run electrical grounding electrode wiring when main water from a well is in pex. Ground rod and metal water pipe through out the house. Is there any other thing that must be bonded?

[@jamm6676]

Awesome !!!

[@spdglez6663]

Next time you are in LA lunch is on me. Thank you for doing these videos.

[@qskii5256]

I like your residential advice but can you do commercial to because I like wiring homes but I feel like I can make more money wiring commercial buildings and amenity centers

[@outlet6989]

I'm a DIYer, Third Class, which means I know something about what I am doing, but not everything. You, and other video producers, are helping me get to second class. One topic I would like to see covered is Grandfathering. Precisely what it is and how it would affect me when I take on a new electrical project. It seems to me that when the house was built may determine which code rules, old or current, would apply or not apply to the house.

[@ottoroth9377]

Reference to the grandfather clause....depends when the structure was built. Like replacing a distribution panel....pre 1999 when Arc Faults were required on home runs....say even last year in 2021 you replaced a panel, you do not need to install an AFCI breaker UNLESS you put in a new circuit. But some areas they require installing AFCI's in that replaced panel! My thoughts are....If you replace a panel...throw in AFCI's!

[@RS-qp4bp]

Pretty much, if you touch the circuit you own it. You need to get a permit for the work your going to perform. Even replacing a light fixture requires a permit. Otherwise, if there is a fire inside the house related to the work you performed, the insurance company will not pay up. Getting a permit puts the responsibility on the electrical inspector plus the inspector will make sure the work performed meets the NEC code requirements.

[@rupe53]

I have been doing similar over the years and what I do is upgrade as I go along. At this point I now have GFIC for garage, baths, and all outdoor stuff. Eventually the basement and kitchen will get upgraded. BTW, house was built in 1910 but all wiring has been replaced and panels too. What was once the main panel on a 1975 remodel is now the gen subpanel. A new 200 amp main was installed in the mid 90s. Since there are few home runs there will likely never be any AFCI breakers unless a new owner wants to change everything again.

[@kathrynarchuleta1776]

What about apartment complex’s?? My boyfriend lives in one where the electric is sketchy to say the least!! It’s subsidized housing and we just a couple of weeks ago had an outlet that almost burned down our apartment complex (THANK GOD FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS) all we had plugged into that particular outlet was a couple of phone chargers and when the “maintenance” guy pulled out the outlet I just about fainted because it was well and truly melted… AND BURNED🔥!! The complex was built in the mid 1960s and I am wondering if they have to update to any of the more recent code… especially if they are receiving federal section 8 voucher funds??? After the “maintenance guy” who claimed through Google translate that he was a licensed electrician changed the outlet and restored power… it shot sparks and almost started ANOTHER 🔥!! Then later that day … after he supposedly fixed the outlet (in the bedroom) we discovered that the outlet on the opposite side of the wall that controls his refrigerator was DEAD and so we almost lost ALL the food in the refrigerator and freezer… fortunately we have a small mini-fridge that made it possible to salvage our (now crazy expensive) chicken 🍗!! How is this even legal???

[@RS-qp4bp]

@@kathrynarchuleta1776 oh wow that was a close call and it sounds like the are more caged wild animals waiting to escape from the electrical equipment. That's what electricity does when there is a fault in an electrical circuit. Maybe the "licenced electrician" was qualified where he was from originally , I can't imagine that an I.B.E.W. trained electrician would not be able to speak English. What to do??? This is tricky because if you do what I'm about to tell you to do you will be the bad guy/girl. Contact your local city building inspector and tell them what happened. They will write down your name and address and if they are not real busy the inspector will show up in a day or two. In the mean time try not to use the duplex receptacles that have a problem. The inspector could "red tag" your apartment until the problem is corrected which means that you will have to move out to a hotel paid for by the owner. Like I said this could open up a big can of worms. But the last thing the city wants is an apartment fire after they were out on notice that a dangerous condition existed with the power distribution equipment. Good luck, let us know what you decided to do.

[@ottoroth9377]

This spacing is to eliminate use of extension cords..I have installed double duplex outlets because of device chargers.

[@hovo42000]

Hi bud is it possible you can make a video for a smoke detectors specially the wireless ones we’re having problems with the fire Marshall/inspector.

[@JP-wx1wo]

Do I need GFCI on the outlets in the kitchen? Or does the GFCI breaker alone, work?

[@victoriasarem710]

How should I separate my existing gfci circuit in my kitchen to 2 separate gfci runs as you quoted in the code book. Im in unincorporated area of town in Natalia Tx. My BIL did the wiring and has it as one run across the whole counter of receptacles . Thanks Victoria

[@clintjohnson7023]

On those floor plugs. To be counted as a wall plug it can't be any farther away from wall than 18"inches to be counted as a required wall plug.

[@BearStar1]

Having worked in the Trade for more than 55 years , I know more than most City Electrical Inspectors do when it comes to the NEC Codes and I have done proved it on several jobs many times over !

[@justinmonte32]

Can you do a video on installing floor plugs as a retrofit. As in chipping concrete and roughing in after concrete is poured

[@dallas5374]

Hire a professional

[@helmanfrow]

Arc fault breakers tend to be incredibly annoying. They very commonly trip when you turn on a vacuum cleaner or some other high-inrush motor, even on new construction when there's clearly no fault. I think they breakers have less to do with safety and more to do with profitability, but what do I know.

[@FJB2020]

I agree, and I would never install them again. 100% a money grab.

[@turboflush]

Funny thing with kitchen circuit.. left and right is not practicall. Leapfrog would be a better choice. Good chance appliances are used next to each other plugged into nearest outlet. Not one at left of sink and other at right. Not cheapest though.

[@munsters2]

Can or should the bathroom lights be wired on the same GFCI circuit as the bathroom receptacles? Some people say you don't want your lights going out if the GFCI trips.

[@123mjolie]

Thanks !!!!!!

[@toodlican]

I like the channel. I am a red seal carpenter. I watch for entertainment value.

[@Chris_In_Texas]

8:05 When my North Texas house was built back in 2008 they used one 20A circuit for all 5 full bathrooms, using a single GFCI outlet. We have a 5100 sq ft single story home, and in those 5 bathrooms are 8 sinks. You can only run one hair drier at a time in all the bathrooms! Absolute worst design ever, and don't know why it was installed that way other than to save a buck. Keep in mind at most of the sinks, there are quad outlets at each one. To reset the GFCI its only about 120 feet away from the farthest bath outlet. We have split 400A service into 2 panels, so breaker space wasn't an issue. More of a common sense thing for the electricians. 👍🤠

[@electricalron]

Will you be installing PVC coated MC cable for the floor receptacles?

[@BearStar1]

They now make outside disconnects for the outside AC Condenser Unit that has a GFCI Duplex Receptacle within the same weatherproof enclosure so the electrician doesn't have to install a separate receptacle outlet as required by Code .

[@bahopik]

It was out there for a long time. Perfect home for yellow jackets

[@BearStar1]

@@bahopik ; WRONG ! They only came on the market a few years ago and in regards to Yellow Jacket Wasps building nests inside of electrical boxes put some moth balls inside ! They deter Bees, Wasps, and Fire Ants from building their nests or hives inside of Electrical Panels and Boxes !!

[@bahopik]

@@BearStar1 I'm the HVAC guy that uses them. I've been in the field for 13 years and remember seeing those in college lab. As far as moth balls that up to electricians, when I'm out there try to disconnect power to a unit, it's already too late

[@BearStar1]

I stand by with what I stated before !!

[@rupe53]

for many years one of my local sparkies has been using what he calls a spa panel. It's usually 4-6 breaker slots in an R rated box and only a few inches wider than the usual disconnect. This way you have room for two AC units and a service outlet connected by an offset. Makes a nice, neat installation.

[@Samnang1965]

? In my dining room at the end of short wall (rectangular room) there are 6 cooking appliances such as coffee,iced ,tea makers and so on . How high from floor should I install new outlets thank

[@jmi967]

With the receptacle zone by the tub, is the 8 ft vertical mean from the rim up or both directions? If just up, does that mean you can place it below the rim?

[@chadrowland5234]

Can I ask you a question? The receptacle in the hallway that is 10 feet. I have a central vacuum system. Would that hallway be exempt from the receptacle requirement if I have a central vacuum valve in the hallway? Or do I still need to install a receptacle in the hallway even if I have a central vacuum?

[@Noldy2009]

Hello, I have a question on Hallways. So in short where do i power it from? can i piggy back off the livingroom to power the hall plugs and lighting? or do we have to dedicate a hallway circuit to power the hall and light in the hall?

[@JussiPeltola]

In Europe you remove the bond and use a Megger to verify your neutral & hots are not connected to earth anywhere, and also you use a continuity tester to verify continuity of the earth without the neutral bond, otherwisr you will not know if you have something grounded to neutral. Good luck doing any of this without "making it look pretty" and not mixing the wires.

[@joshmoreno8684]

Do a video like this for commercial electrician please brother!!

[@13_13k]

I've never failed an inspection but I have had inspectors, more than one, say my work is very good but will pick something they want to say that they would like to see done differently not a code issue but just so they have something to show that they are better and in control.

[@justintetzlaff3651]

not sure if anyone asked this yet. in regards to the patio door at 4:30 with the window next to it. does the 6 feet count across the open door? if you put a receptacle to the left of the door, right next to the door frame, you'd be past the open door when you hit the 6 foot limit. then your current one to the far right might be within 6 feet of that point. Does the door cancel the distance across the door face?

[@rupe53]

if you measure that door from the opening, then add the trim, it's probably 7 ft and change.... that's the sticking point. A standard 6 or 8 ft door would be ok, but this one has two stationary panels so it's a 9 ft door.

[@tomreynolds4941]

In regards to the double bowl vanity with two mirrors. If the GFCI outlet is installed in the middle of the mirrors within a 2 gang box along with the vanity light switch. Is there code requirements that the light switch needs to be protected on the GFCI outlet circuit. We had a back in forth on this situation, I have wired the light with the GFCI outlet circuit as a result of the being close (arms reach of touching the water and outlet at the same time) proximity to water for quite a long time. I was told on a recent job with this exact scenario was wired with no GFCI protection within the bathroom even though the light switch was in between a double bowl sink(the lighting has a GFCI breaker within the panel) and they said that was fine. Any input would be great. Thanks.

[@OGCJ10]

I have a toilet that’s 15inches from a shower with glass panels. I would like to add a receptacle for a plug in bidet. Where would be an acceptable place to add it “per code”?

[@mikezimmerman2786]

i have a question, need an answer. my floor trusses are ladder type, do I have to secure my wiring with staples like is needed within walls or can it just lay inside the floor trusses? Im doing my new house. thank you.

[@lahcfaou9207]

Can I use extended plastic with metal box thank you

[@christopherakakotzr1407]

so does this still fall under City and State code allowances, or does it matter with older homes built before codes where changed or updated? 1969 residential.

[@munsters2]

10:34 Can you have a ceiling mounted light or exhaust fan inside the bathtub or shower stall or within the 3'x8' forbidden zone outside the shower?

[@pld8993]

Yes, but must be rated for damp/wet locations and certain types of fixtures/fans are not allowed.

[@N_AUD1]

600 foot bury, what's a better solution than 3x or 4x parallels. $$$

[@munsters2]

If you are unable to comply with the code (as you almost couldn't in your bathroom) because of the architectural layout of your building, will you be forced to redesign the layout?

[@xjackdareaperx]

I am surprised you did not talk about the requirement of GFCI for most receptacles under 240v 50A

[@Eidi920]

Question regarding code, are lights required to be 120v, or can low voltage (Power over Ethernet) suffice for a light? I know this would be more for commercial, but I'm hoping that more products will come out and be good for residential too.

[@garbo8962]

POE should be allowed in homes but best to always check with the AHJ. I had trouble in some small hick towns where the only electrical contractor living there was also the electrical inspector who had his own unwritten codes. In bigger areas & cities the AHJ or local inspectors were great. They would rather you ask a question then fail you .

[@ericsanjuan4901]

Is there half width afci or afci/gfci breakers ?

[@michaelmiller1109]

I installed a dual function Arc Fault and Ground Fault receptacle in for my Bosch 800 series dishwasher and I keep getting nuisance trips requiring me to empty out under the sink to push a reset button very frequently. My solution is that my local code doesn't require arc fault for dishwashers and just replace it with a simpler GFCI.

[@shanen.6210]

Some brands of arc fault are really bad for nuisance trips when it comes to appliance motors. Ive had many problems with seimens for example

[@bcase5328]

In the location you mention in this video, what are the ADA codes if a resident is in a wheelchair?

[@TwilightxKnight13]

To a large measure, the ADA does not apply to residential home construction. Of course, if you are building a house for a wheelchair bound resident, you will need to accommodate. Otherwise, not so much.

[@bobby_greene]

Can you drop a cord from the ceiling instead of some of those floor outlets?

[@J-Jim]

210..52(4) tells us that receptacles located higher than 5.5 feet above the floor would be in addition to the required receptacles for a given room / location. Since everything is bigger in Texas, I’m sure the ceiling height is more than 5.5 feet.

[@04051988ism]

This is what KZbin needs.

[@z1522]

At 4:50, it clearly reads "hallways of ten feet OR MORE shall have at least one receptacle," hence NOT one every ten feet.

[@krich106]

My Master told me that if I install an arc-fault on a room with an installed GFCI outlet, that it would constantly trip. From what you said around 13:45 that doesn't seem to be the case at all. Is what my Master said true or not?

[@Burn3r10]

There's one way to know for sure. Lol.

[@krich106]

@@Burn3r10 oh i plan on trying it... For I think my Master is wrong. Wouldn't be first or 50th time. Then after i prove him wrong, I know he wont acknowledge it and still say the same thing.

[@mikerosoft1009]

It will not trip. Here in Canada we're required to put an AFCI on new receptacle circuits, if the circuit feeds new outlets outside we need to GFI protect them as well. I've done it.

[@krich106]

@@mikerosoft1009 Thanks

[@Sembazuru]

This might be a case of old best practices becoming obsolete with better technology.

[@Jasoneric231980]

Do you have any journeyman test prep courses available ?

[@bryanjennings5515]

I can’t stand arc faults. Using my chop saw, shop vac, compressor etc at a clients house, 9 times out of 10 if it trips it’s on an arc fault circuit and just keeps tripping. So now I’m running extension cords out bathroom windows. I get why they’re code but from a usability standpoint I think they’re just too sensitive.

[@harveylong5878]

AFCI's are POS arent they. till they figure out how to make them not freak out nuisance trip from homeowner running their $600 Dyson vacuum, AFCI should be removed from required

[@mannys9130]

10:35 What about those "open" bathrooms where it's literally alllllllll the shower? Like, the whole room is tiled floor to 3/4 high and the whole floor is sloped from wall to wall into a central drain. The toilet and sink and everything are located away, but they can still get wet. This is more common in Europe I think. Wtf do you do with THAT?! 😸 There is no tub rim or shower pan threshold to reference!

[@markpetri3405]

Great question! I am commenting to follow when an answer comes.

[@gamertd4093]

It depends on the location of the sink that’s directly specified to be used in conjunction of your whole room shower. If there is a vanity outside of that whole room shower that’s where it would go. If there’s no vanity or toilet anywhere near the whole room shower you can 100% make an argument that by code you don’t need an outlet.

[@db8823]

I seen a water proof outlet cover like for outdoors in a bath area, it was from a England post.

[@saundersryan20]

If the area is only showers then you wouldn’t put one in there. The only receptacles you have to put in a bathroom are within 3ft of a sink and no other place. You don’t even have to put one in a isolated toilet room.

[@michaeltaylor1764]

With Robot Vacuums and I have never seen a vacuum with a cord less than 20 feet, the requirements need to be changed for large window spans. Mayb 20 feet between receptacle.

[@downanddirtytruth]

Let's say you overlook some of this stuff, or things change... how do you go about making junction boxes with a blank? They're a solution, sure... but nobody wants to have a bunch of blank boxes all over their house. If the walls are still down, how does one make the decision of putting a blank, or pulling a new wire to prevent a blank?