20 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

ACT-ADDII-1: Students will prepare electrical plans

a) Understand general codes related to electrical plans.

ELECTRICAL PLANS Indicates a home’s outlets, switches and

related electrical systems, such as phones, thermostats, and light fixtures

RULE 1 Duplex convenience outlets should be a

maximum of 12ft. apart

RULE 2 Duplex outlets should be no more than 6

ft from a corner There should be a duplex outlet in any

wall over 2ft long

RULE 3 Consider furniture layout if possible, so

that duplex outlets do not become inaccessible behind large pieces

RULE 4 Place a duplex outlet next to or behind a

desk or table where a light Is needed, or near a probable reading area

RULE 5 Place a duplex outlet near a fireplace for

an adjacent table light, for a vacuum, or for fireplace maintenance

RULE 6 Place a duplex outlet in a hallway, for

vacuums

RULE 7 Duplex outlets should be placed close

together in kitchens. They are required every 4’ of counter space, and no more than 2’ from a corner

RULE 8 Each bath, sink, or make-up table

should have a duplex outlet

RULE 9 Each enclosed bath or laundry room

should have an exhaust fan Rooms with operable windows do not

require fans, although they are desirable

RULE 10

Any outlet within 5 ft. of water, outside, or in garages should be protected by the GFI (ground-fault circuit-interrupter)

RULE 11 A light outlet is necessary outside all

entries and exterior doors

RULE 12 A waterproof duplex outlet should be

placed at a convenient exterior location, such as a patio

RULE 13 Ceiling lights are common in children’s

bedrooms for easy illumination; master bedrooms may have a switched duplex outlet for bedside lamp

RULE 14 The kitchen may have a light over the

sink, although in a very well-lit kitchen this may be an extra light

RULE 15 Bathroom lights are generally placed

above the vanity or in the center of the room

In a large bath recessed lights may be placed in the shower or above the tub

RULE 16 Place switches in a manner that

provides easiest control of light

RULE 17 Locate lights in a large closet or in any

alcove or pantry that requires light

RULE 18 Light stairwells

RULE 19 Place lights and outlets in garages or

shops in relationship to their use

RULE 20 Place exterior lighting properly to

illuminate walks, drives, patios, decks or other high use areas

NOTE Broken lines indicate connections

between outlets and switches; they do not necessarily indicated the path of the wire

WIRING DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL PLAN 1

ELECTRICAL PLAN 2

REFERENCES "Adding Electrical Symbols to a Floor Plan :: Curriculum :: CTE Online." CTE Online. N.p.,

n.d. Web. 2 Apr. 2012. <http://www.cteonline.org/portal/default/Curriculum/Viewer/Curriculum?action=2&cmobjid=199261&view=viewer&refcmobjid=132949>.

"Alpharetta Electrician Installs GFCI and AFCI 770-217-7527 | Alpharetta Electrician." Alpharetta Electrician | Thrasher Electrical, LLC serves Alpharetta, GA.. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Apr. 2012. <http://electricianalpharettaga.com/alpharetta-electrician-installs-gfci-and-afci/>.

"Drawing Electrical Plans - Planning New Electrical Service - Home & Residential Wiring. DIY Advice." Do-It-Yourself Information for Home Improvement Projects. DIY Advice. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Apr. 2012. <http://www.diyadvice.com/diy/electrical/new-install/planning/>.

"Home Theater Floor Plan." My Home Theater - Collins Cinema. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Apr. 2012. <http://myhometheater.homestead.com/layoutdiagram.html>.

"Light Switch | Stock Photo | iStock." iStock Photo: Royalty Free Stock Photography, Vector Art Images, Music & Video Stock Footage | iStock. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Apr. 2012. <http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-5760440-light-switch.php>.

"Residential Wire Pro - Draw Detailed Electrical Floor Plans and more! ." Addiss Electric Supply - Books, Tools, Test Equipment, PPE and Supplies for Electricians and . N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Apr. 2012. <http://www.licensedelectrician.com/Store/CM/ResiWirePro.htm>.

Rongey, Dave. "Garage Electrical Wiring." How to Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Apr. 2012. <http://www.ask-the-electrician.com/garage-electrical-wiring.html>.