NEC 210.52(h)(3)) Hallway outlets

[TMK]

If you have a "L" shaped hallway with a total footage of 23ft. one side of the "L" is 11ft and the other side is 12ft. Do you need to put in two receptacles or one? Hallway also has three doors on side, a one door on the other side.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

As long as you don't pass through a doorway along the 23' of hall, you only need one receptacle outlet.

 

[TMK]

That is the way I understand it, the inspector I'm dealing with does not see it that way.

 

[LarryFine]

That is the way I understand it, the inspector I'm dealing with does not see it that way.

Tell him you'll be happy to add any non-required receptacles he's willing to pay for.

 

[rc/retired]

That is the way I understand it, the inspector I'm dealing with does not see it that way.

I hope you give us an update.

Ron

 

[LarryFine]

That is the way I understand it, the inspector I'm dealing with does not see it that way.

To add: Everyone has a supervisor. Politely request that he has his come out.

 

[TMK]

Had a different inspector come out today, and he was not sure why the other inspector wanted an additional outlet in the hall. lol. Also with that being said, mainly because I can't seem to find it. Is there a code stating an outlet every 10ft in a hallway? I've heard of the recommended practice but can't seem to find it? any help would be nice.

Thanks everyone

 

[SSDriver]

Had a different inspector come out today, and he was not sure why the other inspector wanted an additional outlet in the hall. lol. Also with that being said, mainly because I can't seem to find it. Is there a code stating an outlet every 10ft in a hallway? I've heard of the recommended practice but can't seem to find it? any help would be nice.

Thanks everyone

For dwellings, hallways 10' or longer need at least one outlet. 210.52H. That's the only rule I know.

 

[tthh]

Always hated hallways where I wanted an outlet to plug in the vacuum cleaner and couldn't. My old walk-in closet was far enough from the nearest outlet and I needed to run the cord into the bathroom.

 

[rc/retired]

For dwellings, hallways 10' or longer need at least one outlet. 210.52H. That's the only rule I know.

Correct. Only 1 receptacle outlet is required no matter how long the hallway is.

Ron