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20 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ACT-ADDII-1: Students will prepare electrical plansa) Understand general codes related to
electrical plans.
ELECTRICAL PLANS Indicates a home’s outlets, switches and
related electrical systems, such as phones, thermostats, and light fixtures
RULE 1 Duplex convenience outlets should be a
maximum of 12ft. apart
RULE 2 Duplex outlets should be no more than 6
ft from a corner There should be a duplex outlet in any
wall over 2ft long
RULE 3 Consider furniture layout if possible, so
that duplex outlets do not become inaccessible behind large pieces
RULE 4 Place a duplex outlet next to or behind a
desk or table where a light Is needed, or near a probable reading area
RULE 5 Place a duplex outlet near a fireplace for
an adjacent table light, for a vacuum, or for fireplace maintenance
RULE 6 Place a duplex outlet in a hallway, for
vacuums
RULE 7 Duplex outlets should be placed close
together in kitchens. They are required every 4’ of counter space, and no more than 2’ from a corner
RULE 8 Each bath, sink, or make-up table
should have a duplex outlet
RULE 9 Each enclosed bath or laundry room
should have an exhaust fan Rooms with operable windows do not
require fans, although they are desirable
RULE 10
Any outlet within 5 ft. of water, outside, or in garages should be protected by the GFI (ground-fault circuit-interrupter)
RULE 11 A light outlet is necessary outside all
entries and exterior doors
RULE 12 A waterproof duplex outlet should be
placed at a convenient exterior location, such as a patio
RULE 13 Ceiling lights are common in children’s
bedrooms for easy illumination; master bedrooms may have a switched duplex outlet for bedside lamp
RULE 14 The kitchen may have a light over the
sink, although in a very well-lit kitchen this may be an extra light
RULE 15 Bathroom lights are generally placed
above the vanity or in the center of the room
In a large bath recessed lights may be placed in the shower or above the tub
RULE 16 Place switches in a manner that
provides easiest control of light
RULE 17 Locate lights in a large closet or in any
alcove or pantry that requires light
RULE 18 Light stairwells
RULE 19 Place lights and outlets in garages or
shops in relationship to their use
RULE 20 Place exterior lighting properly to
illuminate walks, drives, patios, decks or other high use areas
NOTE Broken lines indicate connections
between outlets and switches; they do not necessarily indicated the path of the wire
WIRING DIAGRAM
ELECTRICAL PLAN 1
ELECTRICAL PLAN 2
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