Re: Electrical outlets near doorways.

• Subject: Re: Electrical outlets near doorways.

On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:48:35 GMT, spambait@xxxxxxxxxx (Doug Miller)
wrote:

>In article <prjnm2t4vrbi4ksk2s863eldhtm9a1pe9r@xxxxxxx>, maradcliff@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 23:56:54 GMT, spambait@xxxxxxxxxx (Doug Miller)
>>wrote:
>>
>>>In article <1164671026.508189.92260@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Teo2006"
>> <teo089@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>Can any one tell me if there is a code requirement specifying that
>>>>electrical outlets must be placed within X number of feet next of a
>>>>doorway ?  Thanks for your help.
>>>>
>>>Yes, there is. The NEC requires that no point on a wall be more than 6 feet 
>>>from an outlet, measured along the wall. This means, in effect, that there 
>>>must be an outlet within 6 feet of any doorway, and not less than every twelve> 
>>>feet thereafter. This does not apply to closets, hallways, or staircases, or 
>>>to walls less than 24 inches long -- and there are more stringent requirements
>>>for kitchens. Consult the Code for all the gory details if you wish, but 
>>>that's the essence of it.
>>
>>Just curious.  I dont have a code book handy.  Is this just for
>>residential homes and businesses?  What about barns and garages?
>
>Homes. Not barns. Not garages. Don't know about commercial installations.
>

OK, thats what I wanted to know.  I suspected this was only homes but
was not sure.  This barn is 18ft X 40ft. and I only have 2 outlets in
the actual barn, because thats where the animals go.  But I do have
one on the front wall and one on the back wall in case I need them.
Both are GFI, and the romex is run thru steel conduit up to 8 feet on
the walls, so animals cant chew the wires. (Some horses are notorious
for this).  At the same time, I have a small feed room built on the
back of this barn, which is "my space".  I have 4 outlets inside that
tiny 7ft X 10ft room.  But you know how that goes, radio, tv, power
tools, electric fencer, grain mixer, electric space heater (in
winter), and more.  Heck, I might need another outlet soon....

Thanks

>[snip]
>>In all honesty, where I live, no one is going to care how many outlets
>>I have, but I am just curious.
>
>Then do as I suggested: consult the Code for details.

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