Spec PlanH: Electrical Wiring

spec planning: electrical wiring

Spec Plan H: Electrical Wiring

what need to do —

Identify any special wiring needs by room:

— home sound system
— ceiling wiring for bedroom fans
— wiring the shed for electricity, etc.

• Start the electrical wiring when the house has been "dried" — windows, doors, and roof installed.
  
• Ceiling and wall lighting may be installed during this phase, or at least designed so that electrical switches and sockets can be installed prior to dry walling —
  
  

  see lighting design

For Electrical:

• consider multiple switches for a single light (upstairs and downstairs)
• install dual switches for light and fan
• order photoelectric cell for the outside and pathways
• install motion detection sensors around the garage and back
• request special wiring for computers, entertainment rooms, alarm systems, ceiling fans, and the like — see our home wired discussion below
• add additional outlets along the kitchen counters and bathroom

Visit our Home Improvement modules for complete information on electrical wiring and equipment:

plumbing and home wiring information
	plumbing n' home wiring topics
	plumbing n' wiring shop

view directory for more information
	electrical wiring
	home lighting
	home entertainment / wired home
	home office setup
	entry protection

Check electrical codes:

• check this online building code guide:
  codecheck.com/eleccode.htm
  
• check mechanical codes:
  codecheck.com/mechcode.htm
  
• from howstuffworks.com:
  about electrical wiring