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    Ground rod distance from foundation?

    There is no "max" for number of ground rods. You could put in a dozen if you wanted to....There is a "supplementary grounding electrode" requirement if ground resistance is greater than 25 ohms....but, really, how many have a ground resistance tester and know how to use it? Most just use 2 8'...
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    Ground rod distance from foundation?

    NEC only requires that the GEC must be continuous from the electrode to the panel GEC connection, not rod to rod. You could use a grounding clamp on the first rod, then a grounding clamp to the next rod and use another clamp there. They can even be spliced if it is an irreversible splice and...
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    Ground rod distance from foundation?

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    residential kitchen equipment used for online products

    -We will be installing the double oven, which will require a 40A 120/240 circuit. No problem meeting code there, since the panel is in the same garage. Propane cooktop only requires 120V. Vent hood will likely be hardwired. If it turns into a bigger business, I'm gonna bow out and recommend...
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    residential kitchen equipment used for online products

    I think that's what they're hoping...the newest Google.... Thanks for the input. It may be that the receptacles are "already there" and the vent hood may just happen to already be there, too. Just sayin' Could be the DPO (dreaded previous owner) did it. If we do it to code it'll be about...
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    residential kitchen equipment used for online products

    Not sure about NEC...thinking still on 2011, but not much has changed since then regarding what we want to do. Outside any city limits, but I know a permit is still required by the county, so we'll try to do it right. The house is very old and very little in it meets current code, so I'm...
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    residential kitchen equipment used for online products

    As far as installation, there is an electric water heater in the garage. There is now no propane, but they may just use a refillable portable tank until they see how the business goes. The tank will be installed outside away from any combustion sources. Double oven is electric. Plumbing is...
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    residential kitchen equipment used for online products

    Sorry about the delay in reply.....it is going to be a small kitchen setup in the garage of the residence. Basically selling "apple cider syrup" in bottles at the local farmer's market and also filling online orders. It may evolve into a wholesale business, but that's just a hope. There may...
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    residential kitchen equipment used for online products

    A friend wants to use my "donated" double oven, propane cook top and dishwasher in a kitchen that will be producing items to be sold online and in "farmer's markets". Do the appliances need to conform to a commercial installation or can we just use the residential code requirements. Located in...
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    Living area mechanical ventilation

    I have a partially finished basement with a room that is presently called "storage". I'd like to be able to add it to the total square footage of the home. It has no window but is heated, insulated, smoke detector and has a closet and two entrances and exits, one of which opens to another...
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    I know...I'm stupid, but what is an EERO?

    Perfect....that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again for those of you willing to share your knowledge. Takes a lot of the "inspection" terror away. Hope I can be of help with what I know.
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    I know...I'm stupid, but what is an EERO?

    I'm not a building Code guy. Now NEC, that's another story. But what is an EERO? Is it some term like Emergency Egress Required Opening or just a window? New world for me here. NEC is as close to Codes as I ever got working for utilities. Definitely a newbie.:oops:
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    Does a finished exercise room require a window?

    Sorry for the late reply. Been gone. Thanks for the welcome. I'm a utility electrician by trade, but I retired in Nov. Now that every day is Saturday, my "friends" seem to think I have all the time in the world to help them with their current pet project. I REALLY appreciate all of the...
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    Does a finished exercise room require a window?

    Sorry....it's a huge "crawlspace" (about 600 sq ft.) but has a dirt floor. Sloping ground with height to floor joists from 12' to 9 ft'. Overall size of room will be approximately 450 sq ft. with 8 ft ceiling. Entry door will remain the existing exterior door going to the space. An...
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    Does a finished exercise room require a window?

    Ventilation would be via bathroom style ceiling exhaust fan vented to outside. On when the lights are on. Outside egress would be into a "family room" which has a sliding glass door to an outside deck. If I'm forced to install a window, could he then count it as another bedroom? Problem with...
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    Does a finished exercise room require a window?

    A friend wants to convert part of a "crawlspace" to a workout room with machines, TV and weights and a closet for storage. Does it require a window? If so, would designating it "finished storage" eliminate the need? He doesn't want a window. Will have heat, recessed lighting and smoke...
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    Need a larger electric service?

    Oops...sorry, I didn't read the part about the twist-lock gen. connection. Still think the POCO would not be happy. Most POCO's are kinda nervous when they hear about generation.
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    Need a larger electric service?

    I am recently retired from a POCO and I guarantee you we would not be "on board" with this setup. If the generator quits and the load stays the same, sounds like it would overload the service. What size transformer is feeding them? Have they had any overheating or blown fuse problems? Are...
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    Another newbie...

    Dang it...already screwed up and posted twice. Sorry!
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    Another newbie...

    I don't know the ins and out of this forum, but I like the content. I've been an electrician/technician for power and water utilities for over 40 years. Retired in Nov. from the local power/water utility here (near Lake Tahoe). I probably should start forgetting everything I learned over the...
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