Rewiring a 1950's ranch-electrical code questions

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1. Is the bathroom light fixture required to be on it's own circuit?
2. Does each appliance in the kitchen have to be on it's own circuit?
3. Do bedroom outlets need to be arc grounded?
4. Is each bedroom required to have it's light on it's own circuit?
5. Can I replace my old 2 prong outlets with GFCI outlets, even though the wiring is 1950's era 2 wire ( not grounded )? Will this be in code?
6. Can I replace the wiring running from my panel to lights and outlets, but leaving the wiring from switches ?
7. Can I replace some of the existing wiring and leaving some in place, or does it all have to come out?

thank you.
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1. Is the bathroom light fixture required to be on it's own circuit?
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No

2. Does each appliance in the kitchen have to be on it's own circuit?
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No

3. Do bedroom outlets need to be arc grounded?
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Only if you ad outlets.

4. Is each bedroom required to have it's light on it's own circuit?
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No

5. Can I replace my old 2 prong outlets with GFCI outlets, even though the wiring is 1950's era 2 wire ( not grounded )? Will this be in code?
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Depends where you live.

6. Can I replace the wiring running from my panel to lights and outlets, but leaving the wiring from switches ?
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Sure, knock yourself out.

7. Can I replace some of the existing wiring and leaving some in place, or does it all have to come out?
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You don't have to do a thing if you don't want to.
 
Re: Rewiring a 1950's ranch-electrical code questions

Thanks Ray:

I've had 2 different electricians over to give me bids, and the above questions are a result of conflicting info given by both.

I'm going to call the city inspector tomorrow, but thought that you guys could help, as you have in the past.

Your help is very much appreciated.

One more question: Since it depends on where I live whether it's up to code to replace existing outlets with gfci, is it something that you would recommend, or be ok with ?

todd
 
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One more question: Since it depends on where I live whether it's up to code to replace existing outlets with gfci, is it something that you would recommend, or be ok with ?
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It is not up to me or any electrician it is a matter of what the code is in your state. I don't like the idea of replacing non grounding outlets with GFIs. I would much rather see 50+ year old wiring replaced but it is a matter of economics. You should ask the electrical inspector where you live what is allowed. Most places allow GFIs to replace non grounded outlets, but in my home state, Mass, they do not.
 
Re: Rewiring a 1950's ranch-electrical code questions

Todd,

The way the questions are asked you may not get the answers that you really need. There's really too many variables to go through here.

Good luck with the Inspector.
 
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