Receptacle in Step Riser?

[davedottcom]

I've never been asked to do this before so I've never thought about it...

Customer has a large area, one side is the dining room, the other is a living room. There is no wall between the 2 areas, just a "Step" down between the 2 areas. The step goes from wall to wall seperating the 2 areas. Customer wants a receptacle cut into the back of the step (Riser).

Is this permitted?

 

[A/A Fuel GTX]

I've never been asked to do this before so I've never thought about it...

Customer has a large area, one side is the dining room, the other is a living room. There is no wall between the 2 areas, just a "Step" down between the 2 areas. The step goes from wall to wall seperating the 2 areas. Customer wants a receptacle cut into the back of the step (Riser).

Is this permitted?

Sort of like a vertical floor box, huh? I can't think of anything that would not allow what you describe.

 

[davedottcom]

My concern was wether it would be a trip hazard. I don't think it would be any more of a trip hazard than a floor receptacle is!

 

[George Stolz]

No prohibition. Go nuts!

 

[davedottcom]

No prohibition. Go nuts!

Ok, but if someone trips it's on you!

Thanks George!

 

[infinity]

Maybe the building code would have something to say about this.

 

[Hv&Lv]

I wonder if that were inspected today if it would count as wall space? I realize it isn't a wall, but I am picturing a sunken living room here with one side completely open

 

[Ponchik]

I wonder if that were inspected today if it would count as wall space? I realize it isn't a wall, but I am picturing a sunken living room here with one side completely open

On the same token, does the landing of a staircase require a receptacle?

 

[A/A Fuel GTX]

On the same token, does the landing of a staircase require a receptacle?

I think that situation would be looked at as a hallway and would fall under 210.52(H). I always include a receptacle in stairway landings regardless of size. It just seems like it's practical to me.

 

[John120/240]

On the same token, does the landing of a staircase require a receptacle?

No it does not. But it sure is handy when the Boss puts lights on the stair railing.

 

[jusme123]

Maybe the building code would have something to say about this.

the building code would definitely have something to say about this, I agree with infinity. Can it be installed on adjacent wall of stair.

 

[jusme123]

On the same token, does the landing of a staircase require a receptacle?

210.52

 

[Ponchik]

210.52

Where exactly on 210.52?

But I agree that it may be subject to interpretation by AHJ.