Hall way receptacles

[Jerseydaze]

In a dwelling unit hall way is 22' do I need 1 or 2 receptacles?

 

[ToolHound]

In a dwelling unit hall way is 22' do I need 1 or 2 receptacles?

Well, here's what the 2011 NEC Code sez:

Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection
ARTICLE 210 Branch Circuits
III. Required Outlets

210.52(H)
(H) Hallways. In dwelling units, hallways of 3.0 m (10 ft) or more in length shall have at least one receptacle outlet.

As used in this subsection, the hallway length shall be considered the length along the centerline of the hallway without passing through a doorway.

My reading of this is...there is a requirement, and the requirement is a minimum of one receptacle outlet per hallway of 10 ft or more in length.

Seems like you need one recep outlet for 22 ft dwelling hallway.

-ToolHound

 

[Ponchik]

Only one per code as long as there is no door way in between.

 

[Strathead]

Only one per code as long as there is no door way in between.

When I first read your comment I pictured a door along the wall. If that is what you meant, then it is incorrect. If you meant a doorway breaking up the hallway in to two sections then I agree. I think that is why the code uses the exact words it does about passing through a doorway.

 

[Ponchik]

When I first read your comment I pictured a door along the wall. If that is what you meant, then it is incorrect. If you meant a doorway breaking up the hallway in to two sections then I agree. I think that is why the code uses the exact words it does about passing through a doorway.

I guess you agree. :happyyes:

I meant a door way perpendicular to the hall way.

 

[infinity]

In a dwelling unit hall way is 22' do I need 1 or 2 receptacles?

I agree with the others just one required, is this a general question or are you having an issue with someone?