20 electrical requirements
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20 Electrical requirements. ACT-ADDII-1: Students will prepare electrical plans. a) 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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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20 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ACT-ADDII-1: Students will prepare electrical plansa) Understand general codes related to
electrical plans.
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ELECTRICAL PLANS Indicates a home’s outlets, switches and
related electrical systems, such as phones, thermostats, and light fixtures
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RULE 1 Duplex convenience outlets should be a
maximum of 12ft. apart
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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
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RULE 3 Consider furniture layout if possible, so
that duplex outlets do not become inaccessible behind large pieces
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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
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RULE 5 Place a duplex outlet near a fireplace for
an adjacent table light, for a vacuum, or for fireplace maintenance
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RULE 6 Place a duplex outlet in a hallway, for
vacuums
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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
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RULE 8 Each bath, sink, or make-up table
should have a duplex outlet
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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
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RULE 10
Any outlet within 5 ft. of water, outside, or in garages should be protected by the GFI (ground-fault circuit-interrupter)
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RULE 11 A light outlet is necessary outside all
entries and exterior doors
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RULE 12 A waterproof duplex outlet should be
placed at a convenient exterior location, such as a patio
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RULE 13 Ceiling lights are common in children’s
bedrooms for easy illumination; master bedrooms may have a switched duplex outlet for bedside lamp
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RULE 14 The kitchen may have a light over the
sink, although in a very well-lit kitchen this may be an extra light
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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
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RULE 16 Place switches in a manner that
provides easiest control of light
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RULE 17 Locate lights in a large closet or in any
alcove or pantry that requires light
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RULE 18 Light stairwells
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RULE 19 Place lights and outlets in garages or
shops in relationship to their use
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RULE 20 Place exterior lighting properly to
illuminate walks, drives, patios, decks or other high use areas
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NOTE Broken lines indicate connections
between outlets and switches; they do not necessarily indicated the path of the wire
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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ELECTRICAL PLAN 1
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ELECTRICAL PLAN 2
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