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#21557 02/19/03 02:20 AM
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Personally, I would never put a recep. in a closet. Yet,I've never heard of anyone (or code) restricting the placement of a recep. in a closet. I know we had to place receps in closets, but it was only for the purpose of LV security purposes.

#21558 02/19/03 09:29 AM
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I have seen no good argument against putting a receptacle in a closet. Anyone? Foca SE?

#21559 02/19/03 03:39 PM
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No NEC reason exists for restricting such placement. Common sense will tell you that it is quite possible that something plugged in and hidden from view could be an invitation for a fire. With fixed appliances or entertainment units, etc., you have some ready indication that something might be wrong, when the units don't work right. Yet, we cram furniture (beds and dressors) against outlet all the time, and when a plug is barely making contact due to getting knocked around by the shifting furniture or the bed being made up, we end up with premature failure of the outlet/plug, or start a fire. If the outlet is used for an electric blanket, or waterbed heater, we might not realize that there is a faulty connection.

Isn't this concern basically similar to restrictions against passing cords through ceiling tiles--that you can't see how well the cord's plug is making contact with the outlet?

#21560 02/19/03 05:02 PM
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Ok, so no receptacles behind furniture either. I'm still not buying this one.

#21561 02/19/03 10:33 PM
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In response to Electricman: I see no reason why you can't put a resep. in a closet. But, I reiterate: I will not do it. There is no clear reason why you should, unless you have a security system, or such in that closet. Seeing that Muxx replied, "small closet". I say, "No way!" But, this is my personal feelings (not code). I agree with you electicman.

#21562 02/20/03 01:23 AM
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75% of the closets I've instaled receptacles in they were used for rechargables. Any code restrictions say you can't protect them with an AFCI? Do it if you're worried about safety folks.The rest were used for hubs or security.

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