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I am not sure what NEC version you are using, but the IRC (which uses the prior year's NEC) has a nice diagram in the E3801.2 section (This is from a 2003 version that I picked up off the old bookshelf) It plainly shows what is expected in a residence spacing wise. In the 03 IRC it is derived from 02 NEC, 210.52 (A), (A)(1), (A) (2), and (A) (3).

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Micksbroke said:
Thats what I've been looking for!!!!
So do you think i need a outlet behind the door???? This my problem!!!
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Is the picture the same as your scenerio? If so then no the receptacle does not have to be directly behind the door, but it does have to be within 6' of the opening. After re-reading your first post, I believe you are correct if i'm following you correctly.
 
If i can get my hands on a official diagram like that from N.E.C then i could have a leg to stand on.
This is the way I've done it my whole career, and out of the blue it not right!
 
Micksbroke said:
1st. bedroom on right
I have an inspector that said " i must have a recep behind the door of a bedroom because there are two ft of wall space"????
I said Not usible...They said "usible not in code."
I said spaced first recep 6' from door...They said " 2' rule over rides."????


2nd bedroom on left
entrance to switches on right...in closet wall appox 18in deep then turn corner for 8in.
They said " need one there as well".????
No room on front side due to double studs for corner and door of closet so below switches.... in entrance way????

NOT SERIOUS RIGHT
210.52(A) is no help on this fight!!
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Any wall space 24" or more requires a receptacle. 21052(A)(2)(1)
I think your situation is clear in both instances. Receptacles required.
 
stickboy1375 said:
John, the bedroom he wired is JUST like the picture I posted, where in the NEC is the receptacle required behind the door?

EDIT, maybe you ment that?
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It is not required to be behind the door, but if the wall space the door swings into is 24 inches or more, than a receptacle is required within 6 feet from the door opening.

In the second scenario in the OP, there is 26" of wall space.... receptacle required.
 
stickboy1375 said:
John, the bedroom he wired is JUST like the picture I posted, where in the NEC is the receptacle required behind the door?

EDIT, maybe you ment that?
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If that is the case, then I am mistaken.


My understanding of the question is that there is a 2 ft wall space behind the door, and the inspector is asking for the receptacle to be installed there.
If I am correct, take a look at the illustration. It shows a 2 ft wall space between the closets that will require a receptacle. If that 2 ft wall space is behind the door, it too would require a receptacle.
 
JohnJ0906 said:
It is not required to be behind the door, but if the wall space the door swings into is 24 inches or more, than a receptacle is required within 6 feet from the door opening.

In the second scenario in the OP, there is 26" of wall space.... receptacle required.
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I agree with the inspector on the second scenario, ( missing receptacle) but he his wrong in the first scenario, the op did say he measured 6' from the door opening. yet the guy wants one behind the door for some strange reason...
 
Pierre C Belarge said:
If that is the case, then I am mistaken.


My understanding of the question is that there is a 2 ft wall space behind the door, and the inspector is asking for the receptacle to be installed there.
If I am correct, take a look at the illustration. It shows a 2 ft wall space between the closets that will require a receptacle. If that 2 ft wall space is behind the door, it too would require a receptacle.
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I read the OP to mean there was just a small wall that the door covered when it was open, not a situation such as the illustration Stick posted.
 
stickboy1375 said:
I agree with the inspector on the second scenario, ( missing receptacle) but he his wrong in the first scenario, the op did say he measured 6' from the door opening. yet the guy wants one behind the door for some strange reason...
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OK, I misunderstood. The I agree with you if this is the case - and I wouldnt install it behind the door.
 
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