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In another thread a very respected gentleman stated the following.
I would like so much to agree with that.
I should point out he went on to say;
I agree it should be that way.
But is it?
Consider some basic requirements in 210 that require a 15 amp receptacle not to be loaded beyond 12 amps if part of a multi-outlet circuit.
Or even that a branch circuit must have the capacity to supply the load connected to it.
Now in 2005 we get into a requirement that 'Holiday Lights' must be UL listed.
Are homeowners supposed to be pulling permits for such things under temporary wiring and inspectors busting them for un listed lighted Santa's?
How about Vending machines?
They now need GFCI protected receptacles unless it is has GFCI protection in the cord.
Who is responsible for that, the vending machine 'mover'?
Lets say you install a GFCI for 2 wire outlet replacement.
Is the homeowner supposed to be aware of 250.114?
My point is that IMO creating un-enforceable rules takes away from the code as a whole.
As a parent I know enough not to make a rule I have no intention or ability to enforce.
Anyone have any thoughts on this.
No scores kept, no right or wrong answers, only opinions
Bob
I believe that a homeowner can never, NEVER create a code violation by virtue of using electrical appliances and equipment.
I would like so much to agree with that.
I should point out he went on to say;
If I am wrong here, if the code is not written in this way, then I still think that it should be written in this way.
I agree it should be that way.
But is it?
Consider some basic requirements in 210 that require a 15 amp receptacle not to be loaded beyond 12 amps if part of a multi-outlet circuit.
Or even that a branch circuit must have the capacity to supply the load connected to it.
Now in 2005 we get into a requirement that 'Holiday Lights' must be UL listed.
Are homeowners supposed to be pulling permits for such things under temporary wiring and inspectors busting them for un listed lighted Santa's?
How about Vending machines?
They now need GFCI protected receptacles unless it is has GFCI protection in the cord.
Who is responsible for that, the vending machine 'mover'?
Lets say you install a GFCI for 2 wire outlet replacement.
Is the homeowner supposed to be aware of 250.114?
My point is that IMO creating un-enforceable rules takes away from the code as a whole.
As a parent I know enough not to make a rule I have no intention or ability to enforce.
Anyone have any thoughts on this.
No scores kept, no right or wrong answers, only opinions
Bob