I would like to check out the wiring in my house in the US, and update it if needed. I have put in standard wiring in Italy, but I don't know what the code standards are in the US.
2007-04-04 23:44:30 · 8 answers · asked by elizabeth m 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
for the most part every code follows the national electric code as published by the national fire protection assoction. however there are local and state additions to this code in some places. the easiest way to avoid problems is to talk to a local inspector. contary to common belief they don't like failing someone and usually are all to willing to work with you. another thing to remember is under the NEC it is the inspector that decides what meets the code and his word is final. there is no appeal.
2007-04-05 03:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by glen t 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all the NEC is primarily a guideline and usually not all that's adopted and implemented by your municipality. . . and may not be accepted at all. I was just in a city south of Tucson, Arizona on a project where they implemented the IBC, International Building Codes, so you really need to contact your loacl BD and ask to speak with the Electrical Inspector. Now, if your looking to avoid permitting I strongly advise you to reconsider. If there's every any issue, suc as a fire, that's said to be relevant to wiring you'll not only be in big trouble, but your insurance will have grounds and reason not to pay. As to your question on how to: You will need to install a sub panel or provide a completely new and seperate feed. This will depend on the load calculations of what you are proposing to install and what your existing panel already supplys and what its rated at.
2016-05-17 21:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are all three, though they usually follow a national standardized code. The code is so confusing you are almost guaranteed to fail without an electrician. Worse, if your work requires a permit (like, when a meter has to be pulled) then you are definitely going to have a hard time passing an inspection--and the power company probably won't help you when you say you're doing the work yourself.
2007-04-04 23:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by Peter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the national electric code book is the main book of rules governing electrical wiring....any state or local authority can have standards greater than the nec specifies but not less than it specifies...I don't think you get all the information you are looking for online but you can buy these books or you might can go to public library to get one....in ky and some other states a homeowner is legally allowed to do whatever electrical work they need to do as long as it will pass inspection....
2007-04-05 02:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NEC is the main governing body but local codes can add more specs to their liking. NEC can be found online, however, local codes change so often that I would suggest calling or visiting the local code office for a copy of what they have added.
2007-04-05 01:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glen T is right call your local inspector. Ask the inspector for the best reading material for code. In Michigan we have a a code book just for residential. Post inspectors are happy to help.
2007-04-05 09:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by danzka2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peter is right but they all basically follow the National Electrical Code , Read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Electrical_Code_(US)
2007-04-05 00:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home depot has a 1-2-3 series of books, they have on on wiring, you can get it at home depot, it is excellent.
2007-04-05 01:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by daniel a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋