Electrical Codes for Wiring Outlets
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Summary:
Listing of electrical codes for outlets with examples of electrical outlets codes for home electrical wiring.
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Electrical Code Definitions for Home Electrical Outlets
Introduction to Electrical Codes for Outlets and Receptacles
NEC 210-7 Receptacle Outlets shall be of the grounding type, be effectively grounded, and have proper polarity.
Code Adoption Information: The codes shown are examples only and may not be current or accurate for your application or jurisdiction. Contact your local building authority for complete information.REPLACEMENT RECEPTACLES
NEC 210-7 where a grounding means does not exist in the receptacle enclosure, the installation shall comply with (a), (b), or (c),
a) a non- grounding type receptacle may be installed;
b) a ground-fault circuit-interrupter receptacle may be installed and shall be marked "No Equipment Ground." [An equipment grounding conductor shall NOT be connected from the GFCI receptacle to any outlet supplied from the GFCI;]
c) a grounding type receptacle may replace a non-grounding type receptacle when supplied through a ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacle. Grounding type receptacles supplied by a GFCI shall be marked "GFCI Protected" and "No Equipment Grounded." If more information is needed to complete your project, there are many books available at your local Home Improvement Center that are designed to help homeowners.
NEC 210-52 Receptacles installed in the kitchen to serve countertop surfaces shall be supplied by not less than two separate small appliance branch circuits.
NEC 210-52 Generally, receptacle outlets in habitable rooms shall be installed so that no point along the floor line (measured horizontally) in any wall space is more than 6 feet from an outlet in that space. An outlet shall be installed in each wall space 2 feet or more in width.
NEC 210-52 At kitchen countertops, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line (measured horizontally) is more than 24 inches from a receptacle outlet in that space.
NEC 210-52 A receptacle shall be installed at each counter space 12 inches or wider, and at each island counter or peninsular space larger than 12 inches by 24 inches.
NEC 210-52 Receptacles shall not be installed in a face up position on work surfaces or countertops.
NEC 210-52 Outdoor receptacles, accessible at grade level and no more than 6 1/2 feet above grade, shall be installed at the front and back of a dwelling.
NEC 210-52 Generally, receptacle outlets in habitable rooms shall be installed so that no point along the floor line (measured horizontally) in any wall space is more than 6 feet from an outlet in that space. An outlet shall be installed in each wall space 2 feet or more in width.
NEC 210-52 At kitchen Countertops, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line (measured horizontally) is more than 24 inches from a receptacle outlet in that space.
NEC 210.52 General Circuitry kitchen At kitchen countertops, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than 600 mm [24 inches] measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space.
NEC 210.52 General Circuitry kitchen A receptacle outlet shall be installed at each counter space 300 mm [12 inches] or wider, and at each island counter or peninsular space 600 mm [24 inches] by 300 mm [12 inches] or larger. Countertop spaces separated by, range tops, sinks or refrigerators are separate spaces.
NEC 210-52 A receptacle shall be installed at each counter space 12 inches or wider, and at each island counter or peninsular space larger than 12 inches by 24 inches.
NEC 210-52 Receptacles shall not be installed in a face up position on work surfaces or countertops.
NEC 210-52 Outdoor Receptacles, accessible at grade level and no more than 6 1/2 feet above grade, shall be installed at the front and back of a dwelling.
NEC 210-70 At least one wall switch controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every interior stairway, with a switch at each floor level to control the lighting outlet when the difference between floor levels is six steps or more.
NEC 210.52 General Circuitry outdoor outlets
Outdoor receptacles, accessible at grade level and no more than 2 m [6.5'] above grade, shall be installed at the front and back of a dwelling.
NEC 210.52 General Circuitry outlets in rooms
Generally, receptacle outlets in habitable rooms shall be installed so that no point measured horizontally along the floor line in any wall space is more than 1.8 m [6'] from a receptacle outlet. A receptacle shall be installed in each wall space 2 feet or more in width.
NEC 210.52 General Circuit Requirements outdoor outlets
At least one receptacle, accessible at grade level and no more than 6.5' above grade, shall be installed at the front and back of a dwelling and shall have covers that are weatherproof whether or not an attachment plug is inserted.
Residential Electrical Code Examples for Outlets
IRC Codes:
Receptacle Outlets Required NEC 210.52
1. Where. Every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, sunroom, bedroom, recreation room, or similar room or area of dwelling units.
2. Spacing. Receptacles shall be installed so that no point measured horizontally along the floor line in any wall space is more than 6 feet from a receptacle outlet.
3.Wall Space.
a.Any space 2 feet or more in width
b.The space occupied by fixed panels in exteriors, excluding sliding panels.
c.The space afforded by fixed room dividers such as freestanding bar-type counters or railings.
4.Floor Receptacles. If receptacle is located with in 18 inches of wall it will be counted as part of the number of required outlets in the wall.
5.Wall Counter Spaces. A receptacle outlet shall be installed at each wall counter space that is 12 inches or wider. Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line more than 24 inches measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet.
6.Island Counter Spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each island counter space with a dimensions greater than 12 inches x 24 inches.
7.Peninsular Counter Spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each island peninsular counter space with dimensions greater than 12 inches x 24 inches.
8.Receptacle Outlet Location For Counter Tops. Receptacle outlet shall be located above, but not more than 20 inches above, the counter top.
9.Bathrooms. At least one wall receptacle outlet shall be installed within 3 feet of the outside edge of each basin (sink).
10.Outdoor Outlets. At least one receptacle outlet accessible at grade level and not more that 6 1/2 feet above grade shall be installed at the front and back of the dwelling.
11.Laundry Areas. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed for general purpose.
12.Basements and Garages. At least one receptacle outlet, in addition to any provided for laundry equipment, shall be installed in each basement and in each attached and detached garage, where electric power is supplied. Where basement is unfinished than only one receptacle outlet needs to be installed.
13.Hallways. Hallways of 10 feet or more in length shall have at least one receptacle outlet.
14.Outlets in wet locations must be waterproof, the integrity of which is not affected when a cord is plugged in. NEC 406.8
15.Outlets shall not be installed in bathtub and shower spaces even if installed in a waterproof enclosure. NEC 406.8
Always contact your local building authority for complete and up to date code information.
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