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A client in Denver asked me to build a 10-foot interior wall with no outlets.
We were going over the final electrical plan for his custom office. He pointed at the main wall and said, 'I want that one completely clean, no interruptions.' I explained code requires an outlet every 12 feet, but he insisted. He said, 'This is my thinking space, I need the visual calm more than the convenience.' It made me realize how much a custom build is about personal function, not just following the standard checklist. Has anyone else had a client request something that seemed odd but actually made perfect sense for them?
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tara7006d ago
Oh man, that code rule. I once argued with an inspector for twenty minutes about outlet spacing before realizing I was reading the wrong page in the code book. Floor outlets are a solid fix, like Sarah said. Honestly, I love when clients have a strong vision like that, even if it makes me scratch my head at first. It's way more interesting than just checking boxes.
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sarahh486d ago
Had a client do the same for a meditation room. We ran the required outlets in the floor instead, using those flat plug pop-up boxes. It kept the wall clean for them and still passed inspection. How are you planning to handle the code issue?
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