Frequently Asked Questions
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Electrical FAQs
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Electrical FAQs
Smoke detectors are required in all bedrooms, hallway outside of bedroom, one on each floor.
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors are required in bedroom hallways.
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A ground rod wire never has to be larger than a Number 4 copper. It cannot be smaller than Number 4 if it is subject to physical damage.
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The size is Number 4 copper or Number 2 aluminum.
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The size is Number 2-O copper or Number 4-O aluminum.
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The GFCI outlet must be at least 5 feet from the inside wall.
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Street lights are not our jurisdiction, call Ohio Edison at 800-633-4766. We only maintain Traffic signals.
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PVC conduit must be 18 inches deep.
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Yes, but they must be type S so a larger fuse cannot be installed.
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They are required in all:
- Baths
- Garages
- Kitchen Counters
- Outbuildings
- Outside
- Pools
- Unfinished basements
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It means arc fault circuit interrupter.
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It trips on inline arcs such as broken ripcords, loose connections, etc.
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The water ground connection has to be within 5 feet of the water service entering the house.