snydl0ga Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 I understand the 6' rule around the room for receptacle spacing, but the 2' rule I have a question with. If I have a receptacle withing 6' already, do I have to place a receptacle on a 2.5' wall anyway. I have this situation. From the bedroom door I measure past a closet door to the next receptacle and it is 5.5' from the door. But because that closet is there, it creates a small wall greater than 2'. Just because it is greater than 2' doesn't mean I have to place a receptacle there does it? Hope this is clear....Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Yeh man! NORM SAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcramer Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Originally posted by snydl0ga I understand the 6' rule around the room for receptacle spacing, but the 2' rule I have a question with. If I have a receptacle withing 6' already, do I have to place a receptacle on a 2.5' wall anyway. I have this situation. From the bedroom door I measure past a closet door to the next receptacle and it is 5.5' from the door. But because that closet is there, it creates a small wall greater than 2'. Just because it is greater than 2' doesn't mean I have to place a receptacle there does it? Hope this is clear....Lance Yes, wall space is defined as "unbroken along the floor line by doorways,......You need a receptacle there. You wouldn't put a cord across the doorway opening would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 You could always put in a bigger door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 It's kinda silly, but not always. There is the consideration that another outlet is approx. $4 in material and about 10 minutes to install. Why not just put an outlet in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snydl0ga Posted July 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Yep...that's the way I see it too, a few bucks and it's there. It just wasn't clear but the extension cord example makes sense. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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