how many electrical outlets are needed per room in a house in new york state?

Question

i'm buliding a house and am trying to find the new york fire board electrical code

Answer 1

The National Electrical Code is the minimum standards for electrical installations. However, New York state has published higher standards for different areas of the state. I had a unique opportunity to wire a power generation site in Albany over 10 years ago. At that time the city of Yonkers had the highest set of standards published. You need to get a copy of the NEC and the standards that are published for your area.

Your question is too general to answer. The answers here that say 12 feet are only partially correct. NEC article 210.52(A)(1) discusses general provisions for spacing receptacles in a dwelling unit. It states "Receptacles shall be installed so that no point measured horizontally along the floor line in any wall space in more than 1.8 m (6 ft.) from a receptacle outlet.

This means that you would start your layout from a doorway and place your first receptacle at 6 feet. Then space each receptacle within 12 feet of each other after that. This also means that your last receptacle would have to be within 6 feet of the closet door in a bedroom or a fireplace in the livingroom.

Wall space is also defined in this section as "any space 600 mm (2 ft.) or more in width (including space measured around corners) and unbroken along the floor line by doorways, fireplaces and similar openings." There are also 2 other definitions of what is considered wall space.

However, this is only a general provision. There are different rules for kitchens, bathrooms, unfinished basements, crawl spaces, etc.

When I wired that power generation site in Albany, the inspection agencies were privately owned and locally regulated. I highly recommend calling your local electrical inspector and setting up a meeting for and initial walk through of your home. Even if this costs you $100.00, it is well worth it. Most states will also provide homeowners with a pamphlet that will explain most of the requirements for wiring your home.

I am available to provide electrical advice on my blog. However, I don't know all of the higher standards set forth by New York state. I can answer any question regarding the NEC or if you need wiring tips.

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Answer 2

Outlets In New York State

Answer 3

Nys Electrical Code

Answer 4

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Answer 6

Keep in mind code is the minimum requirement. If your building your own house, don't skimp on receptacles or CATV outlets. The minimum is 1 outlet every 12 linear feet. I would suggest you put at least one on every wall, and the maximum per circuit is 13 recceptacles. Talk with your friends or better yet talk to a local electrician to give you advice.

Answer 7

well most houses have only 3 electric outlits in each room , but every state has there own electric codes etc u can also go to your local electric supply company the ones that sale electrical outlets etc and they will be able to tell you the right amount of outlits etc allowed per room per feet etc , even some of your hardware stores may also have code books etc , but like i said before most houses have 3 outlits per room , i e living room , bed room , kitchen , family room , and most bath room depending on size may have one or 2

Answer 8

Every 12' measured horizontally along the floor line on any wall space.

Answer 9

they go by running ft of wall space.......x amount per running ft.....with in so many ft of a door......the national electric code in on line use it to figure.....

Answer 10

At least one on every wall.