Wiring Outlets for a Basement
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How to Install Basement Outlet Electrical Wiring: Common Methods for Wiring Basement Outlets, Basement Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects. |
Basement Outlet Electrical Wiring
Electrical Question: I’m working on finishing my basement wiring and I want to run the electrical wiring for my outlets from the basement to the attached garage on the first floor.
- How can I best make sure that I leave myself enough wire from each outlet to make it to the breaker box?
- Should I install another circuit breaker box in the basement.
- I don’t plan to hook any thing up myself, just want to install the electrical wiring and staple it to the walls so I can install insulation.
Thanks for your help,
Travis
This electrical wiring question came from: Travis, a Homeowner from Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Travis.
How to Install Basement Outlet Electrical Wiring
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best installed by a Licensed Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and install electrical circuit wiring.
Notice: Installing basement electrical circuit wiring should be done with a permit and be inspected.
Common Methods for Wiring Basement Outlets
- You do not need to run a separate wire from each outlet to the electrical circuit breaker panel.
- The outlets can be wired with a loop between each one, then the first or last outlet box can have the wire that runs to the electrical panel.
- There should be a limited number of outlets on each circuit which will depend on the designation of the room or area, and what the outlets will be used for and which gauge wire or circuit amperage will be used.
- Factors for electrical circuit specifications must be considered depending on the use or designation of each area.
- Generally not more that 10 outlets on one circuit for general purpose outlets.
- Depending on the designation of the room or area a AFCI circuit may be required.
- GFCI outlets or circuit protection may be required.
- Interconnected smoke detectors must be installed in occupied living spaces.
- Circuit Provisions must be made for any designated cooking area containing electrical appliances.
All electrical projects should be done with a permit and all inspections before insulating the walls or installing sheet rock or wall board. this work is best performed by a licensed electrical contractor in your area.
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I installed a 4 X 2 1/4″ metal box in an unfinished part of my basement for a sump pump to our new basement bathroom. This is on a 20 amp dedicated circuit. Do I have to use a GFCI for this outlet? I want to add a regular 20 amp duplex receptacle along with the GFCI and if I can do this, what kind of cover plate is used?
Hi Alan,
Because this is an unfinished basement then the outlet should be GFCI protected, as well as the additional outlets. There are several types of cover plates available to accommodate the type of box that will be installed, which will be according to code for the conditions found in this location of the basement.
Dave