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outlet spacing for commercial occupancies

codeworks

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i've been working with the nec for few years now, and have never seen a requirement for spacing of outlets in business or commercial spaces. i try to keep up with changes in the code. is anyone familier with this sort of change in the 2011 nec. i've looked, don't see it anywhere. as far i know they adress spacing in 210.50 through 210.70, and noen of it addresses a commercial occupancies. they are generally "buy design". any input ? thanks
 
I learned that the hard way many years ago when I leased my first office. We had all the walls laid out, carpet picked, colors done, phone jacks set, etc. We went to move in and there were no electical outlets. I asked and was told they were not required by code. A painful change order.
 
Yeah, a little mind shift if you move from residential to commercial inspections.......where's all the receptacles?
 
I agree no spacing but there are ADA requirements for the min & max height when installed. I have seen this violated a few times.
 
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