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Electrical Codes for House Wiring - Basement

 
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All receptacles must be GFCI protected, except if not readily accessible. Or a single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected. Or a receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system. - 210.8(A)(5)

At least one receptacle outlet in unfinished basement in addition to any provided for laundry. – 210.52(G)

Nonmetallic wires (cover of wire is not metal) cannot be placed below joists. Must run wires through bored holes, unless 6/2 or bigger, or 8/3 or bigger. - 334.15(C)

Need one smoke detector in basement

 
 
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