In retrospect, its better if you contract a licensed electrician to
run 240v wiring as his license is at risk and is liable if codes are
violated. If you are not sure of the code and regulations, then I
would say don't DIY.
I am lucky as there is no zoning or covenants where I live. Legally,
perhaps a building permit is required (by the county) but standard
practise is to ignore it if owner built. I put up a 12x38-foot shed
wired with lights and added a backyard driveway with no permits. The
property assessor has visited since and added the improvements with
nothing said.
But this is rural Alaska where things are more relaxed. Also, I
worked for a licensed electrician when I was younger so I am familiar
with std practise. I hired electrical work at my old workplace so I
had a business relationship with electrical contractor who was
willing to sign-off on my work (he did the inspection).
My prior home was owner-built in 1955 & 1971 and wired by the owner
with 2-wire outlets. FHA bought off on that (grandfathered it) so I
did not have to rewire the house (newer half was done with U-ground
outlets. I did have to fix a bunch of ground faults and other
mistakes and add GFI outlets in kitchen and bathroom. I opened one
outlet in the utility room to find black charred wiring (I removed
the outlet and used a blank cover and removed the circuit at the breaker box).
But current home is built in 1994 and modern five-star energy home -
done right. A plus is that utilities are buried so HF line noise is
low. Ham radio was a consideration when we chose the home.
73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"
Dubus Mag business:
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