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Thanks Dive

2023 states island outlets are not required, they are optional, so it wouldn’t be smart for an electrician to install as a matter of principle, but not illegal right? It’s totally ok for a homeowner to install it under the countertop although it may not be suggested right? The reason I as is because there is another very good video on the 2023 code change that conflicts with this.

What about a retracted ceiling drop? I like the old code better.

I just installed a handrail, and the height measures 35 1/2 inches on the landing and 36 inches on the stairs. This difference happened because the landing is not level. Does anyone know if there’s a tolerance for this?

Thanks again for the info it’s all peptalk😂

Thank you for this. I framed houses over two decades ago, and before this video, I was curious exactly how we stayed safe while framing incase we had high winds. As a young kid, I just took that bracing for granted.

hello, is there an option for an electrical drop from the ceiling above the island? Thoughts on ceiling drops? Good/Bad?

Can this be re-braced to make the attic a livable space?

I remember not getting an occupancy permit about 20 years ago for not having an island outlet

just looked a Matt Risinger's YT and he's less on post tension because of the types of houses he builds. If the house is basically square he's more PT.

I wish you would include the code section number for reference.

what about the filter in the unit ? Great video

What about mounting to the wall cabinet? Spacing?

Thank you for this very informative video on a difficult topic. There are at least 20 youtube videos out there from HVAC specialists warning customers NEVER to buy MERV 13 filters because they will destroy the HVAC system. Is that true?

2 handrails is an option for residential as per IRC code, as long as 36" clear width is maintained. 2 handrails are required on commercial and institutional applications as per IBC code. Concise video, nice work, Rail King Iron Works

Hello Dave, Great job on all your videos, thank you for doing this. I have a question and searched your videos and could not find anything on what i am looking for. Can you install an outlet inside a cabinet and have a hole at the counter and plug into it below, the cabinet will not be in the kitchen it will be in a family room and will have a TV and PC on top on the counter Thank You JP

That's good

So now homes will cost more to build. I'm not saying this specifically is causing inflation, but it a symptom and an example. I haven't seen any yet, but you have to believe they are expensive,. Overregulation at it's best.

Did this lock hold up or did it fail within a year ?

Thanks very much.

Thanks for posting

What a waste of money !, hallways too ?, Porch sconces? Garage? ...

I love the idea of blown in foam insulation! I had my house built in Mt Holly, NC, built 2021-22 by Lennar. I closed on it Jan 31, 2022. My exterior walls are 16" studs. My interior walls are 24" studs. The house has batts insulation, blown in attic insulation, nothing on the attic walls or ceilings. Living here for 2 winter, and 3 summers, I think the batts are inadequate insulation for heat & cold winters. It was especially so 2 yrs ago, Dec 2022. The temps were unusually cold, apx 10° for several days. The house was freezing, the walls are so cold to touch and drafty by closed double panel windows. If I wanted to spend the $$$ can foam be sprayed in with the existing batts in place?

Could you locate an outlet in the knee well of the island bar at the usual height off the floor? And then have a flip up grommet hole in the bar overhang above?

Your arrows to the inside of the wall…

Does the width of the stairwell determine if there needs to be 2 handrails?

question: the microwave is powered on but I don't see it plugged into an outlet. is it hardwired or is the outlet inside the cabinet? also if the rule is four feet, shouldn't there be an outlet over where the cook top is?

It's not about safety, it's about how to justify the job doing...

Excellent right to the point no B.S. no time wasting annoying music.

Great video! Helped me answer my questions!

This is a stupid code. The NEC board is getting outside there mandate. This is not an electrocution or fire hazard. Cords are always a hazard the nanny state is out of control.

Nope, people are going to DIY an outlet in the end of a flat island after the final inspection and receiving the certificate of occupancy. Or people can just run extension cords from another part of the kitchen which is more dangerous as it is now a tripping hazard and could pull a hot device full of food off onto a child.

If you have an existing old island with side electrical outlets, but now would like to renovate the island..does that mean it all has to be brought to code?

My dumbass one time messed with one of the fiberglass ones. It was horrible I had splinters all over my hand

What’s your thoughts on a pop up outlets, would that pass code ?

so a lot of this stuff just seems like it makes the cost of entry higher under the pretense that its code and its just a knowledge skill issue. im not so sure, think people are gonna start making moonshine in their tubs again?

I know this video is old so I probably won't get a response. I have 2 countertops about 4 sq. feet each, 1 on each side of sink. Presently there is no receptacle on either side. Yeah, I know. Everything about this house is well, not right. It's 111 years old this year. I'm installing a 15A gfci receptacle for each countertop. I planned on tying them together and running to one 20A breaker. Or do I need to run them separate?

I'm still struggling to understand this rule, and I'm currently looking at the IRC Code and Commentary, and it seems like it is in conflict with what you are saying here. You say the lower window shown is 38" above the walking surface and does not require safety glazing. But isn't it within 36" above the adjacent surface (the uphill section of stairs)? I wish I could embed a picture here, because the commentary seems like it contradicts what are saying.

How did you connect the 90° returns to their hand rail?

36” horizontal and vertical! Top landing

Just to clarify, I thought the 25’ and above was an exception to the rule of safety glazing. So how do we know to interpret it as it "does" need to be safety glazed? I mean it makes sense, just not in the wording; or am I missing something? Thank you for the videos, they have helped me a lot!

Love the astros shirt

This is so frustrating. If a trip occurs behind the stove, fridge, or dishwasher, how are you supposed to reset it? A Wolf, Viking, Miele, or Thermador stove can easily weigh 350 lbs.

Good explanation. I get it now. Thanks! Can you do a video on filters you can wash?

u can install a receptacle on the island as an optional unit..not a required...

The thing that is confusing to me is that 210.52(C)(3) refers to "Required Receptacle Locations" so: 1) There are a specific (minimum) number of Required Receptacles based on the Sq.Ft. of the top 2) It specifies where to put them (250.52(C)(3)(1)), BUT 3) What about the non-required receptacles that can be installed? I believe they can be located on the sides - correct?

So now all the homes that have outlets are now not in code? lol... I'll put my outlets where i want them

The labeling done on the dishwasher & disposal should have been done on the cabinet surface next to each outlet, because someone could very easily mix up the plates. 🤔 🤦‍♂️

I dealing with this tile, and it’s boated as a regular tile so it doesn’t come together👎👎👎

Where do we find there angled outlets with led lighting?