ELECTRICAL CODE CLARIFICATION
700 N. TRYON STREET CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
(704) 336-2831
SUBJECT:
Definition Of Bedrooms.
CODE REFERENCE:
Policy
SUBMITTED BY:
Electrical Department
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately
PROBLEM:
Determining the criteria of bedrooms in relation to electrical
requirements.
SOLUTION:
A room shall be considered a bedroom for the purpose of
electrical requirements when all of the following apply:
1. There is a door separating the room from other areas.
2. The room contains a closet or closets.
3. There is direct egress to the outside by a door or window. (Window must have a 22 x
20 opening at a maximum height of 44” from the floor.)
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This is a general definition, lofts and studios shall be left to the discretion of the
AHJ.
APPROVED BY: GERALD HARVELL ELECTRICAL CPM
FEB/2006
13.6