yort
New User
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Occupation
- DYI- house builder
Hello, name is Troy (yort backwards) located in Spokane, WA (Eastern side of state).
I am a brand new referred member from a electrician as of 9am this morning. I am not a builder or contractor- basically a professionals nightmare.
I had a pole barn built and want to do as much of the electrical as possible on the inside. My problem and question is how do I find or is there such a thing; "electrical for dummies" that uses the updated codes? I call our inspector for a basic question of which he would pass in an inspection because everyone has different answers tot he same question and always end in .....call your inspector and ask him what he wants, which I have done 2x. The inspector doesn't seem to happy asking him a question on what he wants because its a liability.
So, in short; is there a reference book or site that I can look at for current codes on i.e.:
I have pulled the actual WA codes however it becomes a cluster of words I do not understand because there is no simple answer; 1+1=2.
Thank for any possible assistance'
Troy
I apologize if I put this in the wrong category and made this to long of question as a DIY dummy
I am a brand new referred member from a electrician as of 9am this morning. I am not a builder or contractor- basically a professionals nightmare.
I had a pole barn built and want to do as much of the electrical as possible on the inside. My problem and question is how do I find or is there such a thing; "electrical for dummies" that uses the updated codes? I call our inspector for a basic question of which he would pass in an inspection because everyone has different answers tot he same question and always end in .....call your inspector and ask him what he wants, which I have done 2x. The inspector doesn't seem to happy asking him a question on what he wants because its a liability.
So, in short; is there a reference book or site that I can look at for current codes on i.e.:
- Conduit: how many bends allowed, how far apart for hangers, metal vs PVC approved applications, can you strip romex and put the individual strands through conduit to hook up, etc
- How many 20 amp outlets to a 20amp breaker?
- How hi or low can you place a outlet or switch?
- What is the basic needs to pas inspection; 6 outlets, two lights and 1 switch (example)?
I have pulled the actual WA codes however it becomes a cluster of words I do not understand because there is no simple answer; 1+1=2.
Thank for any possible assistance'
Troy
I apologize if I put this in the wrong category and made this to long of question as a DIY dummy