Comments for Colorado Electric

Comment on Is There A Housing Code Restricting Exposed Electrical Wire On A Ceiling? by wizjp

wizjp — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:21:59 +0000

My county inspector does not like seeing it exposed claims its not physically protected
if its on a enclosed porch outside they always give people warnings to get it fixed.

Comment on Electrical Code For Spacing Of Electrical Outlets Above Kitchen Counter Tops? by telovela

telovela — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:40:40 +0000

Call your counties building department/electrical inspector and ask. I believe that every county varies, depending on what year code they are using. I know the 4 counties in this area use 4 different codes for building homes. I am not entirely sure about the electrical code, though I do know when we built our home last year they stated that all of the outlets in the bathrooms and kitchens had to be GFCI and that the two on the wall next to the sink had to be so many feet away.

Comment on Electrical Code For Spacing Of Electrical Outlets Above Kitchen Counter Tops? by pcbeachr

pcbeachr — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:37:14 +0000

The National Electric Code requires a receptacle within 2′ of any point on the counter along the wall. That means than for a long counter there has to be a receptacle every 4′. GFI are required by the sink.

Comment on Electrical Code For Spacing Of Electrical Outlets Above Kitchen Counter Tops? by druid

druid — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:31:59 +0000

There is no code on the spacing, only the amount of plugs per breaker….There is A code that requires you to use what is called a gfci receptacles(plugs) that will automatically shut the power off if whatever is plugged into them is accidently knocked into the water, or is splashed by water..this is for your own safety..Now if living in what is considered below sea level, the codes require that the plugs be a certain distance from the floor, and above the flood plain…Use at least 30 amp breakers too for these plugs for you will be pulling the fridge, microwave, toasters etc that pull a heavier current…The general rule and codes are 8 receptacles per each 30 amp breaker..you can run fewer, but not more than. The gfci(ground fault circuit interceptors) receptacles have a little button on the wall plug itself to reset the plugs with a simple push of a finger on them, like turning a computer on, if they ever do “trip” due to water etc.

Comment on Michigan Residential Electrical Code? by khartman

khartman — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:39:25 +0000

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

Comment on Michigan Residential Electrical Code? by rob s

rob s — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:35:06 +0000

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

Comment on Is There A Universal Color Code For Wiring A Trucks Electrical System? by firefigh

firefigh — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:28:29 +0000

wiring has a sort in it sounds like, yes there is a univeral code with numbers and colors

Comment on Is There A Universal Color Code For Wiring A Trucks Electrical System? by lighthea

lighthea — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:56:04 +0000

Every year, make and model has its own universal color code, that’s why we always harp for that info to help people. Other than the same model, make and year it is different in varying degrees. That is the universal color code truth.

Comment on Is There A Universal Color Code For Wiring A Trucks Electrical System? by Arnon

Arnon — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:51:14 +0000

if you want the color code you need to go to the dealer every make has a different color code some trucks had 2 fuses for the fuel pump check your fuse box and close to the relay some have inline fuse or a fuseable link

Comment on Electrical Code Questions? by bobo

bobo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:48:09 +0000

The fixture must be listed for “wet locations`.
(Damp won’t cut it).
The lights don’t require GFI protection under
the code, though in this case, where the switch
WILL be touched with wet hands, while well
grounded, (wet feet on the floor), I’d advise it.