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PIKES PEAK REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT

2880 International Cr., Colorado Springs, CO 80910 • Telephone 719-327-2880 • www.pprbd.org

Guidelines for Wiring Single Family Dwelling Units

Wiring must comply with the currently adopted National Electrical Code (NEC), a code that is neither intended as a design specification nor instruction

manual for untrained individuals. Its purpose is the practical safeguarding of persons and properties from hazards arising from the use of electricity.

This handout is an overview of the NEC requirement for single family dwellings. The information does not cover requirements for every installation; it is

to be used along with the NEC.

ROUGH INSPECTION - All wire must be pulled, stapled properly, and all

splices made and ready to accept devices and fixtures. Do not install any

devices or fixtures or cover any wiring with insulation or wall covering,

such as drywall or paneling, prior to the rough-in inspection.

FINAL INSPECTION - The electrical installation must be complete when

you request the final inspection. All devices and fixtures must be installed

and service equipment complete and labeled properly. All wiring must be

free from short circuits, ground fault and open circuits. All light fixtures

and light switches must be grounded. All kitchen cabinets must be in-

stalled.

Inspections

Review the following information to understand what work needs to be completed before requesting inspections.

Service

The service equipment must be large enough to supply the connected load which is calculated using the NEC. The minimum wire size for service

entrance conductors are listed below. The service equipment must be grounded in accordance with the NEC. The neutral must be bonded to the

service enclosure and the grounding electrode system defined in the NEC.

The main service panel must be mounted either outside or inside the dwelling as near as possible to the point of entrance of the service conductors to

the structure.

All service equipment and electrical panels must have a clear area of 30 inches wide and 36 inches deep in front of the equipment. This clear area

must extend from the floor to ceiling with no intrusions from other equipment, cabinets, counters, pipes, appliances, etc. Service equipment/panels are

NOT allowed in clothes closets or bathrooms, or over stairs.

CONDUCTOR TYPES AND SIZES

(RH - RHH - THHW - THW - THWN - THHN - XHHW - USE)

Copper

AWG

Aluminum & Copper-Clad AL

AWG

Service Rating

In Amps

4 2 100

3 1 110

2 1/0 125