whofrankw
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I've been searching and I know I can't put outlets above electric heat but can I put a TV outlet 5.5 ft above electric heat. Seems reasonable since no cords will be dropping over the heater
tv outlet 5.5 ft above electric baseboard?
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Anything about receptacles over electric baseboard heaters is going to be in the paperwork that comes with the heater, there's nothing in the nec.
Unless you count
II. Installation
424.9 General.
Informational Note: Listed baseboard heaters include instructions
that may not permit their installation below receptacle
outlets.
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I believe Dave's point is that there is no specific code section prohibition nor allowance in regards to installing receptacles above baseboard heat.
The informational note merely reminds one of following 110.3(B) IMO. Informational notes are note actually code per se.
90.5(C) Explanatory Material.
Explanatory material, such as references to other standards, references
to related sections of this Code, or information related to a Code rule,
is included in this Code in the form of informational notes.
Such notes are informational only and are not enforceable as requirements of this Code.
This instruction sheet says not to install below an electrical convenience outlet. (Warning #5)
I'd say an outlet 6' up for a TV is probably a dedicated outlet, and not a convenience outlet.
Not sure if the NEC really distinguishes between the two?
http://www.marleymep.com/system/files/node/file/field-file//5200-2194-010.pdf
I'd say an outlet 6' up for a TV is probably a dedicated outlet, and not a convenience outlet.
Not sure if the NEC really distinguishes between the two?
http://www.marleymep.com/system/files/node/file/field-file//5200-2194-010.pdf
whofrankw
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thanks for the responses. i think it should be acceptable since its high enough and dedicated to the tv. we'll see what the inspector says
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I am sure Dave knew about that just like I am fairly certain you know that is not a code section.
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No, neither of those are NEC terms.
But he said "there's nothing in the nec." That is not correct. He did not say "that there is no specific code section prohibition nor allowance in regards to installing receptacles above baseboard heat"
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And I'll say it again. There's nothing in the NEC that says you can't put a receptacle above an electric baseboard heater.
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I see that now.
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I find this to be very high on the nitpicky scale.
Next time it comes up I will likely say it just like Dave.
jumper
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I find this to be very high on the nitpicky scale.
Next time it comes up I will likely say it just like Dave.
:happyyes:
Although picking on Dave is kinda fun.
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:happyyes:
Although picking on Dave is kinda fun.
I get enough of that at home.
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jumper
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But Dave did not say this nor would Dave say it because Dave knows about VD in regards to 647 and 695 and the fact that it is merely a suggestion/informational note in Chapters 1-4.
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