Thus spake Harry Muscle:
> There is one question I have though
> .... on a rewiring project, do I need to comply with the rule that
> requires the wire to be attached to the stud within 12" (30cm) of the
> box and 5' (1.5m) thereafter? If so, then this would definately
> require more holes in the walls? If I don't need to comply with this
> rule on a reno, does anyone know which rule says so (remembering it's
> the Ontario, Canada codes that apply to me, not the NEC or CEC).
The simple answer: ask your electrician. One question shouldn't bother him 6
weeks before your job starts. He should be happy to answer it. If he is
peeved by one question, maybe you should take the hint and find one you feel
comfortable discussing such things with.
Especially in the kitchen, don't be afraid to pull down sheet rock and run
your wires. New sheet rock looks nice, it's messy only for a short period,
and is easy to reinstall. Pay someone to do the "mud and tape" if you're not
skilled at that kind of finish work. Plan for many more outlets in the
kitchen, as long as you're rewiring; kitchens are famous for being typically
under-powered. I put 4x4 boxes with double duplex outlets on each counter,
and a couple more around.
Consider running cat 5e network cable (2 runs each) and TV cable (2 runs
each) to the rooms, as long as you're pulling wire. Maybe optical fibre too
(also recommend 2 runs each). Terminate all at a convenient point near the
phone and TV service entry, some place you'll eventually put network and
other service distribution equipment.
I know that this sounds like orders of magnitude above the complexity of just
rewiring the electrical system, but now is the ideal time to consider this.
You wouldn't want to do this job twice, would you? It will all be an
investment in the value of the home, both to your family and when it comes
time to sell.
Good luck!
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