homechecker
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is it ok to install one outlet between two sinks in a bathroom? or must you have one outlet per sink?
bath rec
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hurk27
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- Portage, Indiana NEC: 2008
Re: bath rec
The NEC only requires that there be an receptacle within 36" of the sink. This allows for one to be placed inbetween both sinks if it is within 36"
With that said the mirror installers might not like you or the builder or home owner might not want to pay for the mirror to be cut but other wise this is not a code issue.
Here's the code on this:
210.52(D)
The NEC only requires that there be an receptacle within 36" of the sink. This allows for one to be placed inbetween both sinks if it is within 36"
With that said the mirror installers might not like you or the builder or home owner might not want to pay for the mirror to be cut but other wise this is not a code issue.
Here's the code on this:
210.52(D)
luke warmwater
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Re: bath rec
By one outlet, are you referring to a single receptacle or a duplex receptacle???
By one outlet, are you referring to a single receptacle or a duplex receptacle???
electricman2
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Re: bath rec
The code defines "receptacle outlet" which is what 210.52(D) requires as "An outlet where one or more receptacles are installed". So in theory at least, a single receptacle would be compliant.
Try telling that to the homeowner.
The code defines "receptacle outlet" which is what 210.52(D) requires as "An outlet where one or more receptacles are installed". So in theory at least, a single receptacle would be compliant.
Try telling that to the homeowner.
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bthielen
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Re: bath rec
Maybe compliant but not very convenient. Even only one duplex can be less convenient these days and likely to get even less so in the future as we add more and more electrical appliances to enhance our lives.
Bob
Maybe compliant but not very convenient. Even only one duplex can be less convenient these days and likely to get even less so in the future as we add more and more electrical appliances to enhance our lives.
Bob
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a.wayne3@verizon.net
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Re: bath rec
one receptacle and 2 basins ,not in my opinion.a duplex would be code compliant 1 receptacle for each basin.210.52 D
one receptacle and 2 basins ,not in my opinion.a duplex would be code compliant 1 receptacle for each basin.210.52 D
bphgravity
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Re: bath rec
The code doesn't say one for each basin. It just says one receptacle within 3' of each basin. If you install a single receptacle and it is within 3' feet of two basins, you still meet the requirement of the section.
The code doesn't say one for each basin. It just says one receptacle within 3' of each basin. If you install a single receptacle and it is within 3' feet of two basins, you still meet the requirement of the section.
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a.wayne3@verizon.net
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Re: bath rec
Bryan you are correct it does not require a seperate receptacle for each basin as far as wording goes.Butif there is only a single device and it is in use at one basin there is not another available for the second basin.That would violate 210.52 D IMHO
Bryan you are correct it does not require a seperate receptacle for each basin as far as wording goes.Butif there is only a single device and it is in use at one basin there is not another available for the second basin.That would violate 210.52 D IMHO
jimwalker
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Re: bath rec
Allen it says at least one INSTALLED not AVIALABLE .
But why would anyone not be using a duplex?
Allen it says at least one INSTALLED not AVIALABLE .
But why would anyone not be using a duplex?
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