How to Wire Electrical Circuits for a Kitchen
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Wiring a Kitchen
Electrical Question: What is the new electrical code compliance for wiring kitchens.
- GFI protected outlets.
- Electrical circuits sizes.
- What about island plugs.
- Do the outlets have to be GFCI or not?
Thanks.
This home electrical repairs question came from: Tom, from Rochester, New York.
Additional Comments: Very useful.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your Kitchen Electrical Wiring question Tom.
Wiring Electrical Circuits for a Kitchen
Application: Kitchen Electrical Wiring.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. This electrical wiring project is best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or Certified Electrician.
Tools Required: Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools for Rough-In Wiring, Electric Drill and Auger Bits and Extension Cord.
Estimated Time: Depends on the extent of the kitchen wiring project, the type of construction and available access to the project area.
Precaution: Any existing wiring in the immediate area that may interfere with the installation should be identified and turned OFF and Tagged.
Notice: Installing additional kitchen electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.
Basic Kitchen Electrical Wiring
- Kitchens are one of the most energy intensive areas of the home, therefore there are specif electrical codes that have been adopted and must be followed when wiring the kitchen.
- When the home wiring plan has been developed the architect will include the default circuit requirements for the kitchen, however it is a good idea to consider additional receptacles or circuits that may be needed currently or in the near future.
The following resources will provide circuit listings and a sample layout for kitchen electrical circuits.
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Your kitchen electrical wiring diagrams should reflect the following to bring your home to an enhanced level of code requirements which help you enjoy lower energy bills when you implement energy efficiency into your kitchen electrical design.
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