What are the appropriate methods to be used for installing electricity in a patricular type of building?

Question

I had a hard time finding the right answer on the net, and Im curious about it...

As well as I would want to know if the power transmission and distribution affects the health of the people residing in the place?

. I hope you could help me...thank you

Answer 1

If you are in the States, search National Electric Code. I don't know what the governing codes are in other countries, but all have them.

There seems to be mounting evidence that high tension lines can adversely affect health, but the lower voltage in building systems is unlikely to affect health directly, barring direct contact with bare wiring.

Edit:
Understandable or not, the NEC was incorporated in toto into Federal Law in the early 1970's. There are a number of publications that can guide you through the code to the information you need. Some State and City codes are more stringent then the NEC, so it is advisable to obtain a local code book or pamphlet from the city i which you live.

Answer 2

Well, your question is very vague. What kind of building. Are you looking for single phase service into a residence or three phase service into a factory? You cannot really install 'electricity'. Are you talking about the wires that need to be used? Is so, than if you are trying to wire a residence you would most likely have 220V coming in to your home. Your Cloths dryer, air conditioner, heater, water heater, and range will be working off of 220V and everything else will most likely be working off 110V. Generally the 110V wiring will be about 12 or 14 gauge wire depending the type of circuit that you are using. 15 or 20 amps?
Without knowing more, I am afraid I cannot continue.

Answer 3

Try looking up "Electrical Code" it has all the specs for each specific building type/situation. Unless you're talking about moving some serious voltage (like a power station that supplies and entire town) you shouldn't see any adverse health effects. Hope I helped!

Answer 4

Don't look up NEC (national electrical code) unless you are an electrician. You wont understand it. go to a book store and look up wiring for (whatever it is your wiring). One that's designed for people who are not an electrician. Also some home improvement centers and hardware stores have them as well.

Answer 5

installing to the strictest codes in conduits fo apropriate sizes with to the right conductor your using ampacity for that factor.
and use the right sheathing properties (covering) for voltage. to be vague.....otherwise apropriate enclosures- boxes are very important for controling or containing spark from exposure to explosive vapor and/or you or someone else from being grounded (ground faulted)-safety first is the most important factor and why codes were implemented!

Answer 6

If you are asking this question, perhaps you should call an electrician. I know you might be smart, but it's safer than sorry.

Answer 7

no