Wiring a Dedicated Circuit for Bathroom Outlets
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Bathroom GFCI Circuit Wiring
Electrical Question: Can the Bathroom GFCI Outlet Circuit be Used for Other Outlets?
In our bathroom I have a dedicated power source receptacle plug that is wired directly back to my service box located in my garage.
- This plug is the proper receptacle used in bathroom and kitchens.
- From this plug it is wire directly to bathroom B to the same type of plug.
- These plugs are actually back to back.
- MY QUESTION:
- Is it within code to use one of these plugs to power a TV located in my bedroom which is adjacent to bathroom B, or is it necessary to find a different power source?
- MY QUESTION:
This electrical wiring question came from: Paul, a Homeowner from Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Paul.
Bathroom GFCI Outlets on a Dedicated Circuit
Application: Bathroom GFCI Outlet Circuit Wiring.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. This electrical work is best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and the number of GFI outlets that will be added.
Precaution: Identify the bathroom GFCI outlet circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Notice: Installing additional GFCI Outlet Wiring or Bedroom AFCI wiring should be done according to local and national electrical GFCI Codes and AFCI Codes, with a permit and be inspected.
Bathroom GFCI Outlet Circuit
- The bathroom GFI receptacles circuit should be dedicated for the bathrooms alone.
- It would be best to extend the bedroom outlet circuit to the location of the TV or to install a new circuit to the TV location.
- I understand your reasoning however the bathroom circuit can get pretty loaded at times and the GFCI circuit protection is essential for the bathrooms.
- The other reason to extend the power from the bedroom is due to the requirement that the bedroom outlets be protected by AFCI.
- Even if your bedroom outlets are presently not on AFCI, if the circuit becomes converted at his time or in the future you will be compliant with the AFCI code requirement.
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My bathroom shares a common wall with a bedroom. Should the bathroom, which has a GFI, be on its own circuit breaker in the panel box.
Hi Carol,
According to the National Electrical Code, a dedicated 20 amp circuit is to be provided for bathroom receptacle outlets which are to have Ground Fault Protection.
Dave
Is it safe to install an electrical outlet next to a toilet in the bathroom so that a wired seat can be plugged in? It seems dangerous to me since the toilet is enclosed where one side is the shower, and the other a wall with about 6-12″ in center of both.
Hi Tami,
If the outlet for the toilet is a GFCI, or the circuit is protected with a GFCI then it is OK. There are hones which require such an outlet for toilet seats that do have electric features, however the power source must be GFI protected.
I hope this helps,
Dave
I would like to hang a flat screen TV on the bathroom wall next to my jacuzzi. I plan on having a dedicated GFCI outlet for it. What is the distance I need to place the outlet away from the jacuzzi.