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Is a receptacle outlet(15A/120V GFCI) required on a screened lania/porch area of a single family dwelling? No pool is present and there are weather-proof receptacle outlets in the front and rear of the house per [210.52(E)].
Outdoor Outlets
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peter d
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Only one in the front and one in the back is required. But I would definitely reccomend one on a screened porch.
Only one in the front and one in the back is required. But I would definitely reccomend one on a screened porch.
electricmanscott
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Not required.
Not required.
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I agree not required, but this article brings up a question. How close to the front or back is at the front and back of dwelling ? I have seen these receptacles installed on the side of the house near the front and rear corners. To me these would still be at the front and the rear and are not required to be physically on the front and the rear of the house. My question is how far back from the front or rear on the side of the house is still at the front or the rear?
I agree not required, but this article brings up a question. How close to the front or back is at the front and back of dwelling ? I have seen these receptacles installed on the side of the house near the front and rear corners. To me these would still be at the front and the rear and are not required to be physically on the front and the rear of the house. My question is how far back from the front or rear on the side of the house is still at the front or the rear?
throttlebody
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- Martinsburg, WV
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While the NEC does not say on, it does say located at the front and back of the dwelling.
at CORE MEANING: a preposition used to indicate general position or location.
IMHO they were pretty clear of the location by declaring back, they did not mention at or near the rear of the dwelling.
at = general position or location.
back = defined location.
While the NEC does not say on, it does say located at the front and back of the dwelling.
at CORE MEANING: a preposition used to indicate general position or location.
IMHO they were pretty clear of the location by declaring back, they did not mention at or near the rear of the dwelling.
at = general position or location.
back = defined location.
jimwalker
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100 feet behind house.Does that meet code ?
100 feet behind house.Does that meet code ?
throttlebody
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- Martinsburg, WV
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Is it located directly behind the dwelling or to the side?
Is it located directly behind the dwelling or to the side?
jimwalker
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- TAMPA FLORIDA
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lets see if 1 foot from rear wall but on side is violation,but 100 feet behind on 4x4 meets it :roll:
lets see if 1 foot from rear wall but on side is violation,but 100 feet behind on 4x4 meets it :roll:
throttlebody
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My question was intended to be as dry as yours.
:roll:
My question was intended to be as dry as yours.
:roll:
throttlebody
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Let's look at this from another perspective. Illumination for equipment being serviced in the attic. at or near Would an access with a light above the access hole 100ft away be at or near the equipment to be serviced?
Let's look at this from another perspective. Illumination for equipment being serviced in the attic. at or near Would an access with a light above the access hole 100ft away be at or near the equipment to be serviced?
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