ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS
Ex 2: An individual 15A or larger branch circuit can supply a receptacle outlet for a specific appliance such as a refrigerator in the kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, and dining room area of a dwelling unit.
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210.52 (B) (1) Receptacle Outlets Served.
Code Change Summary: Revised code language attempts to address the use of 15-amp branch circuits for switched receptacles in a kitchen.
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Branch-circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not less than the maximum load to be served. Conductors shall be sized to carry not less than the larger of 210.19 (A) (1) (a) or (b).
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