Residential Entry

[A/A Fuel GTX]

Would a residential entry way, coming into a dwelling from the outside, be considered a hallway or would it fall under 210.52 (A) (1) (2) ?

 

[Smart $]

Would a residential entry way, coming into a dwelling from the outside, be considered a hallway or would it fall under 210.52 (A) (1) (2) ?

The entryway is just that and nothing more. What is on the inner side of it is not bore upon by the entryway. The only issue it bears upon, afaicr, is receptacle spacing.

 

[A/A Fuel GTX]

The entryway is just that and nothing more. What is on the inner side of it is not bore upon by the entryway. The only issue it bears upon, afaicr, is receptacle spacing.

So you consider it to be a similar room or area of a dwelling? I'm curious to read other opinions.

 

[augie47]

I agree with Smart$. The entrance is simply an opening. The receptacle spacing would be dependant on what area the entrance opens into.
If the entrance opens directly into a loving room, kitchen , etc as defined by 210.52(A) then the receptacles would be spaced accordingly.
If the entrance opened into a hallway the 210.52(H) would apply.
As for myself, I use the definition "foyer:a vestibule or entrance hall in a house or apartment" and consider such as a hallway.

 

[A/A Fuel GTX]

As for myself, I use the definition "foyer:a vestibule or entrance hall in a house or apartment" and consider such as a hallway.

That's what I was looking for, Augie. The point in question is a foyer that one would walk into and would have two choices.....take the stairs up or take the stairs down. IMHO, the foyer would have to be 10' long to require a receptacle even though I always install one anyway.

 

[raider1]

This will all be changing in the 2011 NEC.......

(I) Foyers. Foyers that have an area that is greater than
60 ft2 shall have a receptacle(s) located in each wall space
as defined in 210.52 (A)(2)(1)

Chris

 

[augie47]

keep in mind that's just one stupid inspectors opinion
and I'm thankful of the '11 change that Chris highlighted as it removes opinions.

 

[jaylectricity]

I agree with Smart$. The entrance is simply an opening. The receptacle spacing would be dependant on what area the entrance opens into.
If the entrance opens directly into a loving room, kitchen , etc as defined by 210.52(A) then the receptacles would be spaced accordingly.
If the entrance opened into a hallway the 210.52(H) would apply.
As for myself, I use the definition "foyer:a vestibule or entrance hall in a house or apartment" and consider such as a hallway.

Every home needs one.

 

[augie47]

stupid fingers
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