For questions relating to compliance with laws and ordinances of federal, state/province and local jurisdictions. Questions should also be tagged with the specific area of construction involved.
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What is the purpose of a double pole breaker for separate 15A circuits?
My new house is done being built and I am going to come in and install my new gas range and dishwasher, both 120V 15A appliances.
I got thoroughly confused looking at the breaker box because gas ...
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What does the Plumbing Code say about securing a bathtub faucet to the studs?
My son is renting an apartment. It looks as if the bathtub faucet (spout and valvehandle) are only secured by the grout of the tile and haven't been properly secured at all to the studs. I know that ...
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Can PEX be used for the trunk
Currently I have a length of galvanized steel pipe (3/4") from the water meter, which is feeding the main trunk (3/4" copper). The water pressure in the house is very low, and I suspect it is due to ...
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How should I protect a gas line in a closet?
What is the best way to protect and hide a gas line that runs along the side wall of an open (no door) closet? It sits about 2” off the ground and is 1” away from the wall. Since it’s an open closet I ...
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Is it code to have a concrete floor in a bedroom? [closed]
For some reason I recall that it is Ohio Building code that a bedroom must have a floor finish material other than subfloor. So if you are in a Slab on Grade (SOG) condo, does the code require you to ...
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Should galvanized steel pipe be used as a tub spout?
I have a 90 degree fitting coming down from my shower valve. Also have a screw on tub spout trim. Right now there is a 6" galvanized pipe that connects the 90 to the tub spout trim. Is the ...
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Is Kitchen cooktop venting required?
I'm replacing an electric cooktop with downdraft ventilation. Does building code require that I keep this ventilation, or can it be removed?
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Is there a required spacing between where high and low voltage lines attach to a house?
If both the high and low voltage lines are strung from the pole to the house, is there a minimum spacing required between where they anchor to the structure?
The AC lines enter through the ...
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What are the codes for electrical wiring in attics?
What is the typical code for wiring in attics? I understand these vary but what's best practice?
Can you just have electrical wires exposed with all the junctions, in junction boxes, provided all the ...
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How do I find out if Air Admittance Valves (AAVs) are allowed in my municipality? [closed]
I saw Richard Trethewey of Ask This Old House install an AAV as part of a kitchen island sink system. I thought I might be able to use one for the water line for my washing machine. I'd like to ...
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What NEC requirements apply to installing receptacle next to a tree?
I will install a receptacle next to a tree. I know it must be protected by a GFCI and weatherproof. But my concern is about how to support it and how high it should be from the ground.
Where in ...
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Can I extend the ground/bus bar in a main service to accomodate subpanel equipment ground?
I am about to replace the main service breaker panel in my house. The old panel (a 200amp Siemens 40-circuit) had bus bars that extended the entire vertical length of the box. The new panel I would ...
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How do you plug an unused hole as per the NEC for a liquid tight enclosure?
I have been looking for a way to seal a liquid tight product using Listed blanking plugs / Cap-offs or similar to comply with the NEC (US National Electrical Code). We wanted to use Conduit Entry ...
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How can I confirm the building code limitations for adding a small cabin/cottage/office in my county? [closed]
Aptos, CA (Santa Cruz County - California - US).
Hi all,
I'm considering building an outdoor shed primarily for a multi-purpose home office. I'd like to know to what codes I'll come up against but ...
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What is code for installing a dishwasher
I will be replacing my dishwasher and I am curious what is the current code for the wiring of the dishwasher.
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Are there locations in a residence where a non tamper resistant receptacle can still be used?
Assume for a second that my jurisdiction has adopted 2011 NEC code as legally binding without significant amendment. This code requires (406.11) that 120V 15/20A outlets in all areas defined in NEC ...
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Am I allowed to ask interior decorating questions on this site? [migrated]
Am I allowed to ask interior decorating questions on this site? Or is there a sub site that deals only with decorating?
