I am in the process of finishing my basement. I was just wondering if anyone could give me a few tips on michigan’s electrical code for residential homes (number of outlets per circuit, do all outlets in basements need to be GFI’s, wire size etc.) I plan on running (2) 15 amp circuits. I have done a few small electrical applications in the past, so I am not totally ignorant when it comes to this. I just want to make sure, if I ever sell this house in the future, everything will be in compliance with Michigan’s code. Thanks in advance!!
#1 by rob s on November 11, 2009 - 11:35 pm
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max. of 10 devices on a 15 amp circuit…. yes you should definitely use gfi receptacles, but you would only need one per circuit, it would be the first in line of the rest of the receptacles and it would protect everything down steam from it…. all the downstream recept. would be connected to the “load” side of the gfi…. do not connect the lights to the load side of the gfi because if it trips the lights will go out too… and what do you plan to run in your basement? dehumidifier or a fridge? you may want to think about a seperate circuit for high wattage appliances…. good luck, email if u have more questions
#2 by khartman on November 11, 2009 - 11:39 pm
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Its not only Michigan codes you need to think about, local codes come into play also.Where you pulled your permit ( and you did pull one rt?) is where you need to check with GL
20 years working in both Livingston and Washtenaw county Mi