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My fiance and I are looking to move to the Steuben County area in 6 months to a year. We're coming from south Florida, where you don't need heat in your home for more than like two days. I understand that the coldest month up there is January, so if anyone knows what the average electric bill up there looks like in that month, please let me know.
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Depends how big your house is...I live a bit north of there (Rochester) and for my 1200 sq. ft. house heated with gas, the bill was probably $300-$350 per month, leaving the heat around 68 degrees. Electric would definitely be more. Not sure about propane. Don't forget that you also have the option of fireplaces and wood stoves, which can help specific rooms stay considerably warmer.
Steuben Co. is cold, but maybe with less snow than Rochester, so I would think it would be similar in cost. However, I'm not sure who does the utilities to know if the pricing structure is similar. Keep in mind that Dec-Feb will probably be on the high side, with Nov, Mar and Apr not too far behind. Oct and May you'll have to heat for parts of the months, but nothing too scary. Winter up here is not fun, but considering we don't tend to get too many house-destroying natural disasters up this way, I think the trade-off is fair!
Depends how big your house is...I live a bit north of there (Rochester) and for my 1200 sq. ft. house heated with gas, the bill was probably $300-$350 per month, leaving the heat around 68 degrees. Electric would definitely be more. Not sure about propane. Don't forget that you also have the option of fireplaces and wood stoves, which can help specific rooms stay considerably warmer.
Steuben Co. is cold, but maybe with less snow than Rochester, so I would think it would be similar in cost. However, I'm not sure who does the utilities to know if the pricing structure is similar. Keep in mind that Dec-Feb will probably be on the high side, with Nov, Mar and Apr not too far behind. Oct and May you'll have to heat for parts of the months, but nothing too scary. Winter up here is not fun, but considering we don't tend to get too many house-destroying natural disasters up this way, I think the trade-off is fair!
how many electrical outlets are needed per room in a house in new york state?
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i'm buliding a house and am trying to find the new york fire board electrical code
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The National Electrical Code is the minimum standards for electrical installations. However, New York state has published higher standards for different areas of the state. I had a unique opportunity to wire a power generation site in Albany over 10 years ago. At that time the city of Yonkers had the highest set of standards published. You need to get a copy of the NEC and the standards that are published for your area.
Your question is too general to answer. The answers here that say 12 feet are only partially correct. NEC article 210.52(A)(1) discusses general provisions for spacing receptacles in a dwelling unit. It states "Receptacles shall be installed so that no point measured horizontally along the floor line in any wall space in more than 1.8 m (6 ft.) from a receptacle outlet.
This means that you would start your layout from a doorway and place your first receptacle at 6 feet. Then space each receptacle within 12 feet of each other after that. This also means that your last receptacle would have to be within 6 feet of the closet door in a bedroom or a fireplace in the livingroom.
Wall space is also defined in this section as "any space 600 mm (2 ft.) or more in width (including space measured around corners) and unbroken along the floor line by doorways, fireplaces and similar openings." There are also 2 other definitions of what is considered wall space.
However, this is only a general provision. There are different rules for kitchens, bathrooms, unfinished basements, crawl spaces, etc.
When I wired that power generation site in Albany, the inspection agencies were privately owned and locally regulated. I highly recommend calling your local electrical inspector and setting up a meeting for and initial walk through of your home. Even if this costs you $100.00, it is well worth it. Most states will also provide homeowners with a pamphlet that will explain most of the requirements for wiring your home.
I am available to provide electrical advice on my blog. However, I don't know all of the higher standards set forth by New York state. I can answer any question regarding the NEC or if you need wiring tips.
If you need further assistance, please visit -
http://electricalblog.gilchrist-electric.com
The National Electrical Code is the minimum standards for electrical installations. However, New York state has published higher standards for different areas of the state. I had a unique opportunity to wire a power generation site in Albany over 10 years ago. At that time the city of Yonkers had the highest set of standards published. You need to get a copy of the NEC and the standards that are published for your area.
Your question is too general to answer. The answers here that say 12 feet are only partially correct. NEC article 210.52(A)(1) discusses general provisions for spacing receptacles in a dwelling unit. It states "Receptacles shall be installed so that no point measured horizontally along the floor line in any wall space in more than 1.8 m (6 ft.) from a receptacle outlet.
This means that you would start your layout from a doorway and place your first receptacle at 6 feet. Then space each receptacle within 12 feet of each other after that. This also means that your last receptacle would have to be within 6 feet of the closet door in a bedroom or a fireplace in the livingroom.
Wall space is also defined in this section as "any space 600 mm (2 ft.) or more in width (including space measured around corners) and unbroken along the floor line by doorways, fireplaces and similar openings." There are also 2 other definitions of what is considered wall space.
However, this is only a general provision. There are different rules for kitchens, bathrooms, unfinished basements, crawl spaces, etc.
When I wired that power generation site in Albany, the inspection agencies were privately owned and locally regulated. I highly recommend calling your local electrical inspector and setting up a meeting for and initial walk through of your home. Even if this costs you $100.00, it is well worth it. Most states will also provide homeowners with a pamphlet that will explain most of the requirements for wiring your home.
I am available to provide electrical advice on my blog. However, I don't know all of the higher standards set forth by New York state. I can answer any question regarding the NEC or if you need wiring tips.
If you need further assistance, please visit -
http://electricalblog.gilchrist-electric.com
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