alfonso1900
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Is there a set of technical specs that are tailored for residential electrical work? :?
Residential Specs
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Coppersmith
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Residential work for new construction or total remodeling generally falls into two categories: code minimum or over the top.
With code minimum, practically any electrician who understands the NEC can walk around the house and layout the entire system in short order. The homeowner might ask for a few little extras, but generally, the electrician knows what is needed (better than the HO does). You can feel the 1000's of code rules swirling around in your head as your doing it.
With over the top, there is generally a print you follow created by some overpaid architect with grandiose designs for rich people with more money than common sense.
With code minimum, practically any electrician who understands the NEC can walk around the house and layout the entire system in short order. The homeowner might ask for a few little extras, but generally, the electrician knows what is needed (better than the HO does). You can feel the 1000's of code rules swirling around in your head as your doing it.
With over the top, there is generally a print you follow created by some overpaid architect with grandiose designs for rich people with more money than common sense.
hbiss
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Do you mean an abridged version of the Code with only those articles that apply to residential?
No.
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mtfallsmikey
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I know there are residential editions of IMC/IPC, I thought that a residential edition of the NEC was going to be developed...?
Coppersmith
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I know I've seen a residential only version of NEC. Here's a pocket guide I found:
https://catalog.nfpa.org/NEC-Pocket-Guide-to-Residential-Electrical-Installations-P16678.aspx
ETA: Ok, found it. Latest version is 2005. Apparently they stopped making it. I think the above replaced it.
https://catalog.nfpa.org/NFPA-70A-N...s-for-One-and-Two-Family-Dwellings-P1195.aspx
https://catalog.nfpa.org/NEC-Pocket-Guide-to-Residential-Electrical-Installations-P16678.aspx
ETA: Ok, found it. Latest version is 2005. Apparently they stopped making it. I think the above replaced it.
https://catalog.nfpa.org/NFPA-70A-N...s-for-One-and-Two-Family-Dwellings-P1195.aspx
brantmacga
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Like engineering specs? I’m thinking of something like a multi-family dwelling spec book.
They usually list wiring type, device type, loadcenter type, etc..... Along with what height all devices should be at and their orientation.
For receps it will say something like “20A 120v tamper-resistant, parallel straight blade, U-shaped ground. Install 18” to center line AFF with ground prong up. White devices, white wallplates.”
I guess that’s what you’re talking about ?
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They usually list wiring type, device type, loadcenter type, etc..... Along with what height all devices should be at and their orientation.
For receps it will say something like “20A 120v tamper-resistant, parallel straight blade, U-shaped ground. Install 18” to center line AFF with ground prong up. White devices, white wallplates.”
I guess that’s what you’re talking about ?
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