Building a home - have questions....

[dominogold]

We are building a house with a builder. His electricians have been trying to cut corners based on what we were expecting from the electrical plan. The contract says he's not responsible for any missing outlets or missing switches from the electrical plan and it is just wired up "to code".

We are missing a 3-way switch in the kitchen. There are two entries into the kitchen, one off the hallway and one off the dining/living room. Isn't it electrical code to have the ability to turn the light on for each entry into the room?

We are also missing a switched outlet in the living room, which does not have an overhead light. Isn't it code to have a switched outlet in all rooms that do not have an overhead light?

He was supposed to put a switched outlet in the great room as well, but didn't. I'm assuming since there is a light in that room that he will get away with that one.

We are also missing an outlet in the kitchen, and an outlet in the upstairs hallway.

If someone could help me out here with what is and isn't code maybe I can go through the city inspector to make sure we get what we were expecting!

They just drywalled it last week. Is it a terrible pain to make these changes after drywall?

Thanks

[ October 05, 2004, 11:17 AM: Message edited by: dominogold ]

 

[tom baker]

Re: Building a home - have questions....

The NEC does not specify where switches should be excpet for a stairwell. 3 way switching is not required. The light switch for a room can be on the opposite wall. Keep in mind the NEC is concerned with safety, not convienience.
Each habitable room requires a lighting outlet which can be switched recptacle.

 

[charlie]

Re: Building a home - have questions....

You need to ask the inspector to look at the concerns that you have, some may be valid. If you have a signed set of prints that show the devices you want or the Code requires something you didn't get, the inspector may be able to help. If not, you may have to go through the court system to find relief.

I am locking this thread since you have gotten good answers to your questions. This forum is only for electrical professionals. I truly hope you are able to get what you have contracted for.

Good luck,
Charlie