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Bathroom electrical-wiring-diagrams and more

By Dave Rongey ©2008 Dave Rongey

Summary: Give your bathroom a face lift when you enhance the electrical devices that will bring out the best in you. Make your eyes sparkle with get a breath of fresh air when you install one of these smart upgrades.

Residential Plan Design by: Heidi Agler

Basic bathroom electrical wiring practices Code requirements and energy efficient specifications now incorporate an energy saving design along with safety features that help to protect you and your family while enjoying your newly completed bathroom project. Something to Consider:   Beautiful additions and upgrades to your bathroom can  increase your home value, while providing tax incentives for you. ** Tax incentives may be available from your local electrical utility company. ** Some local codes require the installation of fluorescent fixtures during new construction and remodeling projects. Check with your local electrical utility provider or agency for more information.

Code requirements and energy efficient specifications now incorporate the following methods into a new or remodeled bathroom project.

	All lighting must be either: on dimmer switches, provide a "manual-on occupancy sensor", or be all fluorescent lighting.
	Bathroom receptacles are to be supplied by at least one 20 amp branch circuit. This circuit shall have no other outlets except bathroom receptacles.
	All bathroom exhaust fans shall provide a minimum of 5 air changes per hour.
	Hydro massage bathtubs and their associated electrical components must have GFCI - ground fault circuit interrupter. All electric motors shall be readily accessible for servicing purposes.

 

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