A very amusing building code item

[bcp (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Mikeinsmd

We always include a fudge factor for homeowner attitude in our quotes...

We do the same.
it can range anywhere from 5 to 10% depending on the fudge production abilities of the homeowners fudge factory.

in rare cases where the fudge is flowing at a rate that exceeds our ability or desire to wallow through it, we will do a 25% fudge factor just to avoid taking in the additional calories to do the job.

[OrneryPest]

Originally Posted by Mikeinsmd

NEC article 210-70(a)(2) states:

"At least one wall switch controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in hallways, stairways, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power; and to provide illumination on the exterior side of outdoor entrances or exits with grade level access."

But apparently the code permits putting 22 amps of light fixtures onto one 15 amp breaker. I've gotta pay extra to get the electrician to divvy the load onto two breakers.

[gumby]

Originally Posted by OrneryPest

But apparently the code permits putting 22 amps of light fixtures onto one 15 amp breaker. I've gotta pay extra to get the electrician to divvy the load onto two breakers.

Just means you hired a sh!tty contractor.

[Mikeinsmd]

Originally Posted by OrneryPest

But apparently the code permits putting 22 amps of light fixtures onto one 15 amp breaker. I've gotta pay extra to get the electrician to divvy the load onto two breakers.

Article 210-20(a) Where a branch circuit supplies continuous loads or any combination of continous & non-continous loads, the rating of the overcurrent device shall not be less than the non-continous load plus 125% of the continous load.

In laymans terms you can only have up to 16 continuous amps on a 20 amp circuit.

Continous is defined as 3 hours or more.

The code allows for diversity. Diversity is the logic that not all loads will be on at the same time.

[OrneryPest]

Originally Posted by gumby

Just means you hired a sh!tty contractor.

You're right. I guess it pays to keep on 'em til they get it okay.