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- nec-210
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title: "NEC Article 210: Branch Circuits"
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# NEC Article 210: Branch Circuits
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## Part I. General Provisions
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### 210.1 Scope.
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This article provides the general requirements for branch circuits.
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### 210.11 Branch Circuits Required.
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Branch circuits for lighting and for appliances,
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including motor-operated appliances,
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shall be provided to supply the loads calculated in accordance with 220.10.
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In addition, branch circuits shall be provided for specific loads not covered by 220.10
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where required elsewhere in this Code
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and for dwelling unit loads as specified in 210.11(C).
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#### 210.11(A) Number of Branch Circuits.
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The minimum number of branch circuits
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shall be determined from the total calculated load
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and the size or rating of the circuits used.
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In all installations, the number of circuits
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shall be sufficient to supply the load served.
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In no case shall the load on any circuit exceed the maximum specified by 220.18.
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#### 210.11(B) Load Evenly Proportioned Among Branch Circuits.
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Where the load is calculated on the basis of volt-amperes per square meter or per square foot,
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the wiring system up to and including the branch-circuit panelboard(s)
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shall be provided to serve not less than the calculated load.
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This load shall be evenly proportioned
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among multioutlet branch circuits within the panelboard(s).
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Branch-circuit overcurrent devices and circuits
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shall be required to be installed only to serve the connected load.
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#### 210.11(C) Dwelling Units.
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##### 210.11(C)(1) Small-Appliance Branch Circuits.
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In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section,
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two or more 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits shall be provided
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for all receptacle outlets specified by 210.52(B).
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##### 210.11(C)(2) Laundry Branch Circuits.
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In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section,
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at least one additional 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided
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to supply the laundry receptacle outlet(s) required by 210.52(F).
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This circuit shall have no other outlets.
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##### 210.11(C)(3) Bathroom Branch Circuits.
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In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section,
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one or more 120-volt, 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided
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to supply bathroom(s) receptacle outlet(s) required by 210.52(D)
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and any countertop and similar work surface receptacle outlets.
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Such circuits shall have no other outlets.
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Exception:
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Where the 20-ampere circuit supplies a single bathroom,
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outlets for other equipment within the same bathroom
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shall be permitted to be supplied in accordance with 210.23(A)(1) and (A)(2).
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##### 210.11(C)(4) Garage Branch Circuits.
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In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section,
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at least one 120-volt, 20-ampere branch circuit shall be installed
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to supply receptacle outlets required by 210.52(G)(1)
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for attached garages and in detached garages with electric power.
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This circuit shall have no other outlets.
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Exception:
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This circuit shall be permitted to supply
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readily accessible outdoor receptacle outlets.
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## Part II. Branch-Circuit Ratings
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### 210.18 Rating.
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Branch circuits recognized by this article
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shall be rated in accordance with the maximum permitted ampere rating
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or setting of the overcurrent device.
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The rating for other than individual branch circuits
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shall be 15, 20, 30, 40, and 50 amperes.
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Where conductors of higher ampacity are used for any reason,
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the ampere rating or setting of the specified overcurrent device
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shall determine the circuit rating.
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> [!important] Exception:
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> Multioutlet branch circuits greater than 50 amperes
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> shall be permitted to supply nonlighting outlet loads on industrial premises
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> where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure
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> that only qualified persons service the equipment.
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### 210.19 Conductors -- Minimum Ampacity and Size.
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#### 210.19(A) Branch Circuits Not More Than 600 Volts.
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##### 210.19(A)(1) General.
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Branch-circuit conductors shall have an ampacity
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not less than the larger of 210.19(A)(1)(a) or (A)(1)(b)
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and comply with
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[[nfpa-70_110_requirements-for-electrical-installations#110.14(C) Temperature Limitations.|110.14(C)]]
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for equipment terminations.
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* (a) Where a branch circuit supplies continuous loads
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or any combination of continuous and noncontinuous loads,
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the minimum branch-circuit conductor size
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shall have an ampacity not less than the noncontinuous load
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plus 125 percent of the continuous load in accordance with
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[[nfpa-70_310_conductors_for_general_wiring#310.14 Ampacities for Conductors Rated 0 Volts – 2000 Volts.|310.14]].
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* (b) The minimum branch-circuit conductor size
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shall have an ampacity not less than the maximum load to be served
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after the application of any adjustment
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or correction factors in accordance with
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[[nfpa-70_310_conductors_for_general_wiring#310.15 Ampacity Tables.|310.15]].
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##### 210.19(A)(2) Branch Circuits with More than One Receptacle.
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Conductors of branch circuits supplying more than one receptacle
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for cord-and-plug-connected portable loads
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shall have an ampacity of not less than the rating of the branch circuit.
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### 210.21 Outlet Devices.
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Outlet devices shall have an ampere rating
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that is not less than the load to be served
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and shall comply with 210.21(A) and (B).
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#### 210.21(A) Lampholders.
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Where connected to a branch circuit having a rating in excess of 20 amperes, lampholders
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shall be of the heavy-duty type. A heavy-duty lampholder
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shall have a rating of not less than 660 watts if of the admedium type,
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or not less than 750 watts if of any other type.
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#### 210.21(B) Receptacles.
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##### 210.21(B)(1) Single Receptacle on an Individual Branch Circuit.
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A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit
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shall have an ampere rating
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not less than that of the branch circuit.
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> [!important] Exception No. 1:
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> A receptacle installed in accordance with 430.81(B).
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> [!important] Exception No. 2:
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> A receptacle installed exclusively for the use of a cord-and-plug-connected arc welder
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> shall be permitted to have an ampere rating
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> not less than the minimum branch-circuit conductor ampacity
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> determined by 630.11(A) for arc welders.
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> [!info] Informational Note:
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> See the definition of receptacle in Article 100.
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##### 210.21(B)(2) Total Cord-and-Plug-Connected Load.
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Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets,
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a receptacle shall not supply a total cord-and-plug-connected load
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in excess of the maximum specified in Table 210.21(B)(2).
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##### Table 210.21(B)(2) Maximum Cord-and-Plug-Connected Load to Receptacle
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| Circuit Rating (Amperes) | Receptacle Rating (Amperes) | Maximum Load (Amperes) |
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| ------------------------ | --------------------------- | ---------------------- |
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| 15 or 20 | 15 | 12 |
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| 20 | 20 | 16 |
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| 30 | 30 | 24 |
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##### 210.21(B)(3) Receptacle Ratings.
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Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets,
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receptacle ratings shall conform to the values listed in Table 210.21(B)(3),
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or, where rated higher than 50 amperes,
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the receptacle rating shall not be less than the branch-circuit rating.
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> [!important] Exception No. 1:
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> Receptacles installed exclusively
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> for the use of one or more cord-and-plug-connected arc welders
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> shall be permitted to have ampere ratings
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> not less than the minimum branch-circuit conductor ampacity
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> determined by 630.11(A) or (B) for arc welders.
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> [!important] Exception No. 2:
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> The ampere rating of a receptacle
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> installed for electric discharge lighting
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> shall be permitted to be based on 410.62(C).
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##### Table 210.21(B)(3) Receptacle Ratings for Various Size Circuits
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| Circuit Rating (Amperes) | Receptacle Rating (Amperes) |
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| ------------------------ | --------------------------- |
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| 15 | Not over 15 |
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| 20 | 15 or 20 |
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| 30 | 30 |
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| 40 | 40 or 50 |
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| 50 | 50 |
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##### 210.21(B)(4) Range Receptacle Rating.
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The ampere rating of a range receptacle
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shall be permitted to be based on a single range demand load
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as specified in Table 220.55.
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### 210.22 Permissible Loads, Individual Branch Circuits.
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An individual branch circuit
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shall be permitted to supply any load for which it is rated,
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but in no case shall the load exceed the branch-circuit ampere rating.
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### 210.23 Permissible Loads, Multiple-Outlet Branch Circuits.
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In no case shall the load exceed the branch-circuit ampere rating.
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A branch circuit supplying two or more outlets or receptacles
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shall supply only the loads specified according to its size
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as specified in 210.23(A) through (D)
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and as summarized in 210.24 and Table 210.24.
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#### 210.23(A) 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits.
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A 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit
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shall be permitted to supply lighting units
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or other utilization equipment,
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or a combination of both,
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and shall comply with 210.23(A)(1) and (A)(2).
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> [!important] Exception:
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> The small-appliance branch circuits,
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> laundry branch circuits, and bathroom branch circuits
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> required in a dwelling unit(s) by 210.11(C)(1), (C)(2), and (C)(3)
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> shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that section.
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##### 210.23(A)(1) Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment Not Fastened in Place.
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The rating of any one cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment not fastened in place
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shall not exceed 80 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating.
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##### 210.23(A)(2) Utilization Equipment Fastened in Place.
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The total rating of utilization equipment fastened in place, other than luminaires,
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shall not exceed 50 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating
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where lighting units, cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment not fastened in place,
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or both, are also supplied.
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#### 210.23(B) 30-Ampere Branch Circuits.
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A 30-ampere branch circuit
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shall be permitted to supply fixed lighting units
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with heavy-duty lampholders in other than a dwelling unit(s)
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or utilization equipment in any occupancy.
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A rating of any one cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment
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shall not exceed 80 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating.
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##### 210.23(C) 40and 50-Ampere Branch Circuits.
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A 40- or 50-ampere branch circuit
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shall be permitted to supply cooking appliances
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that are fastened in place in any occupancy.
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In other than dwelling units,
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such circuits shall be permitted to supply
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fixed lighting units with heavy-duty lampholders,
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infrared heating units,
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or other utilization equipment.
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#### 210.23(D) Branch Circuits Larger Than 50 Amperes.
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Branch circuits larger than 50 amperes
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shall supply only nonlighting outlet loads.
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## Part III. Required Outlets
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### 210.50 Receptacle Outlets.
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[[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Receptacle Outlet.|Receptacle outlets]]
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shall be installed as specified in 210.52 through 210.65.
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Informational Note:
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See Informative Annex J for information regarding ADA accessibility design.
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#### 210.50(A) Cord Pendants.
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A [[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Cord Connector.|cord connector]]
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that is supplied by a permanently connected cord pendant
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shall be considered a receptacle outlet.
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#### 210.50(B) Cord Connections.
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A receptacle outlet shall be installed wherever flexible cords with attachment plugs are used.
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Where flexible cords are permitted to be permanently connected,
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receptacles shall be permitted to be omitted for such cords.
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#### 210.50(C) Appliance Receptacle Outlets.
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[[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Appliance.|Appliance]]
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receptacle outlets installed in a [[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Dwelling Unit.|dwelling unit]]
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for specific appliances, such as laundry equipment,
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shall be installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the intended location of the appliance.
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### 210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets.
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This section provides requirements for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets.
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The receptacles required by this section
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shall be in addition to any receptacle that is as follows:
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1. Part of a luminaire or appliance, or
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2. Controlled by a listed wall-mounted control device
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in accordance with 210.70(A)(1), Exception No. 1, or
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3. Located within cabinets or cupboards, or
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4. Located more than 1.7 m (5 1⁄2 ft) above the floor
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Permanently installed electric baseboard heaters
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equipped with factory-installed receptacle outlets
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or outlets provided as a separate assembly by the manufacturer
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shall be permitted as the required outlet or outlets
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for the wall space utilized by such permanently installed heaters.
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Such receptacle outlets shall not be connected to the heater circuits.
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Informational Note:
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Listed baseboard heaters include instructions
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that may not permit their installation below receptacle outlets.
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#### 210.52(A) General Provisions.
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In every kitchen, family room, dining room,
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living room, parlor, library, den,
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sunroom, bedroom, recreation room,
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or similar room or area of dwelling units,
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receptacle outlets shall be installed
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in accordance with the general provisions
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specified in 210.52(A)(1) through (A)(4).
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##### 210.52(A)(1) Spacing.
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Receptacles shall be installed such that no point
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measured horizontally along the floor line of any wall space
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is more than 1.8 m (6 ft) from a receptacle outlet.
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##### 210.52(A)(2) Wall Space.
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As used in this section, a wall space shall include the following:
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1. Any space 600 mm (2 ft) or more in width
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(including space measured around corners)
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and unbroken along the floor line by doorways and similar openings,
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fireplaces, and fixed cabinets that do not have countertops or similar work surfaces
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2. The space occupied by fixed panels in walls, excluding sliding panels
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3. The space afforded by fixed room dividers,
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such as freestanding bar-type counters or railings
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##### 210.52(A)(3) Floor Receptacles.
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Receptacle outlets in or on floors
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shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets
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unless located within 450 mm (18 in.) of the wall.
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##### 210.52(A)(4) Countertop and Similar Work Surface Receptacle Outlets.
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Receptacles installed for countertop and similar work surfaces as specified in 210.52(C)
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shall not be considered as the receptacle outlets required by 210.52(A).
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#### 210.52(B) Small Appliances.
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##### 210.52(B)(1) Receptacle Outlets Served.
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In the kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, dining room, or similar area of a dwelling unit,
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the two or more 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits required by 210.11(C)(1)
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shall serve all wall and floor receptacle outlets covered by 210.52(A),
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all countertop outlets covered by 210.52(C),
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and receptacle outlets for refrigeration equipment.
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Exception No. 1: In addition to the required receptacles specified by 210.52,
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switched receptacles supplied from a general-purpose 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit
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as required in 210.70(A)(1), Exception No. 1, shall be permitted.
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Exception No. 2: In addition to the required receptacles specified by 210.52,
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a receptacle outlet to serve a specific appliance
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shall be permitted to be supplied from an individual branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater.
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##### 210.52(B)(2) No Other Outlets.
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The two or more small-appliance branch circuits specified in 210.52(B)(1) shall have no other outlets.
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Exception No. 1: A receptacle installed solely for the electrical supply to and support
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of an electric clock in any of the rooms specified in 210.52(B)(1).
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Exception No. 2: Receptacles installed to provide power for supplemental equipment and lighting
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on gas-fired ranges, ovens, or counter-mounted cooking units.
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##### 210.52(B)(3) Kitchen Receptacle Requirements.
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Receptacles installed in a kitchen to serve countertop surfaces
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shall be supplied by not fewer than two small-appliance branch circuits,
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either or both of which shall also be permitted to supply receptacle outlets
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in the same kitchen and in other rooms specified in 210.52(B)(1).
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Additional small-appliance branch circuits
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shall be permitted to supply receptacle outlets
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in the kitchen and other rooms specified in 210.52(B)(1).
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No small-appliance branch circuit shall serve more than one kitchen.
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#### 210.52(C) Countertops and Work Surfaces.
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In kitchens, pantries, breakfast rooms, dining rooms, and similar areas of dwelling units,
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receptacle outlets for countertop and work surfaces that are 300 mm (12 in.) or wider
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shall be installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(1) through (C)(3)
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and shall not be considered as the receptacle outlets required by 210.52(A).
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For the purposes of this section, where using multioutlet assemblies,
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each 300 mm (12 in.) of multioutlet assembly containing two or more receptacles
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installed in individual or continuous lengths
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shall be considered to be one receptacle outlet.
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##### 210.52(C)(1) Wall Spaces.
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Receptacle outlets shall be installed
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so that no point along the wall line is more than 600 mm (24 in.) measured horizontally
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from a receptacle outlet in that space.
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Exception:
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Receptacle outlets shall not be required directly behind a range,
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counter-mounted cooking unit, or sink
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in the installation described in Figure 210.52(C)(1).
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^210.52(C)(1), Exception
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##### Figure 210.52(C)(1) Determination of Area Behind a Range, Counter-Mounted Cooking Unit, or Sink.
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##### 210.52(C)(2) Island and Peninsular Countertops and Work Surfaces.
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Receptacle outlets shall be installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(2)(a) and (C)(2)(b).
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(a) At least one receptacle outlet shall be provided for the first 0.84 m (9 ft),
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or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface.
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A receptacle outlet shall be provided for every additional 1.7 m (18 ft),
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or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface.
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(b) At least one receptacle outlet shall be located
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within 600 mm (2 ft) of the outer end
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of a peninsular countertop or work surface.
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Additional required receptacle outlets
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shall be permitted to be located as determined
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by the installer, designer, or building owner.
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The location of the receptacle outlets
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shall be in accordance with 210.52(C)(3).
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A peninsular countertop shall be measured from the connected perpendicular wall.
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##### 210.52(C)(3) Receptacle Outlet Location.
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Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or more of the following:
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1. On or above countertop or work surfaces:
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On or above, but not more than 500 mm (20 in.) above,
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the countertop or work surface.
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2. In countertop or work surfaces:
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Receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops or work surfaces
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shall be permitted to be installed in countertops or work surfaces.
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3. Below countertop or works surfaces:
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Not more than 300 mm (12 in.) below the countertop or work surface.
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Receptacles installed below a countertop or work surface
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shall not be located where the countertop or work surface
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extends more than 150 mm (6 in.) beyond its support base.
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Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible
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by appliances fastened in place, appliance garages, sinks,
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or rangetops as covered in 210.52(C)(1), Exception,
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or appliances occupying assigned spaces
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shall not be considered as these required outlets.
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Informational Note No. 1:
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See 406.5(E) and 406.5(G) for installation of receptacles in countertops
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and 406.5(F) and 406.5(G) for installation of receptacles in work surfaces.
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See 380.10 for installation of multioutlet assemblies.
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Informational Note No. 2:
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See Annex J and ANSI/ICC A117.1-2009,
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Standard on Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
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#### 210.52(D) Bathrooms.
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At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in [[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Bathroom.|bathrooms]]
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within 900 mm (3 ft) of the outside edge of each basin.
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The receptacle outlet shall be located on a wall or partition
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that is adjacent to the basin or basin countertop,
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located on the countertop,
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or installed on the side or face of the basin cabinet.
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In no case shall the receptacle be located more than 300 mm (12 in.)
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below the top of the basin or basin countertop.
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Receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops
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shall be permitted to be installed in the countertop.
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Informational Note:
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See 406.5(E) and 406.5(G) for requirements for installation of receptacles in countertops.
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#### 210.52(E) Outdoor Outlets.
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Outdoor receptacle outlets
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shall be installed in accordance with 210.52(E)(1) through (E)(3).
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Informational Note: See 210.8(A)(3).
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##### 210.52(E)(1) One-Family and Two-Family Dwellings.
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For a one-family dwelling
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and each unit of a two-family dwelling that is at grade level,
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at least one receptacle outlet readily accessible from grade
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and not more than 2.0 m (6 1⁄2 ft) above grade level
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shall be installed at the front and back of the dwelling.
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##### 210.52(E)(2) Multifamily Dwellings.
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For each dwelling unit of a multifamily dwelling
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where the dwelling unit is located at grade level
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and provided with individual exterior entrance/egress,
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at least one receptacle outlet readily accessible from grade
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and not more than 2.0 m (6 1⁄2 ft) above grade level shall be installed.
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##### 210.52(E)(3) Balconies, Decks, and Porches.
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Balconies, decks, and porches that are within 102 mm (4 in.) horizontally of the dwelling unit
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shall have at least one receptacle outlet accessible from the balcony, deck, or porch.
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The receptacle outlet shall not be located more than 2.0 m (6 1⁄2 ft)
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above the balcony, deck, or porch walking surface.
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#### 210.52(F) Laundry Areas.
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In dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet
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shall be installed in areas designated for the installation of laundry equipment.
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Exception No. 1:
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A receptacle for laundry equipment
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shall not be required in a dwelling unit of a multifamily building
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where laundry facilities are provided on the premises
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for use by all building occupants.
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Exception No. 2:
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A receptacle for laundry equipment
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shall not be required in other than one-family dwellings
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where laundry facilities are not to be installed or permitted.
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#### 210.52(G) Basements, Garages, and Accessory Buildings.
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For one and two-family dwellings, and multifamily dwellings,
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at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed
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in the areas specified in 210.52(G)(1) through (G)(3).
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These receptacles shall be in addition to receptacles required for specific equipment.
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||
|
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##### 210.52(G)(1) Garages.
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In each attached garage and in each detached garage with electric power,
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at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in each vehicle bay
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and not more than 1.7 m (5 1⁄2 ft) above the floor.
|
||
|
||
Exception:
|
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Garage spaces not attached to an individual dwelling unit of a multifamily dwelling
|
||
shall not require a receptacle outlet in each vehicle bay.
|
||
|
||
##### 210.52(G)(2) Accessory Buildings.
|
||
|
||
In each accessory building with electric power.
|
||
|
||
##### 210.52(G)(3) Basements.
|
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|
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In each separate unfinished portion of a basement.
|
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|
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#### 210.52(H) Hallways.
|
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|
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In dwelling units, hallways of 3.0 m (10 ft) or more in length shall have at least one receptacle outlet.
|
||
|
||
As used in this subsection,
|
||
the hallway length shall be considered the length along the centerline of the hallway without passing through a doorway.
|
||
|
||
#### 210.52(I) Foyers.
|
||
|
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Foyers that are not part of a hallway in accordance with 210.52(H)
|
||
and that have an area that is greater than 5.6 m (60 ft )
|
||
shall have a receptacle(s) located in each wall space 900 mm (3 ft) or more in width.
|
||
Doorways, door-side windows that extend to the floor, and similar openings shall not be considered wall space.
|
||
|
||
### 210.60 Guest Rooms, Guest Suites, Dormitory Units, and Similar Occupancies.
|
||
|
||
#### 210.60(A) General.
|
||
|
||
Guest rooms or guest suites in hotels or motels, sleeping rooms in dormitory units, and similar occupancies
|
||
shall have receptacle outlets installed in accordance with 210.52(A) and (D).
|
||
Guest rooms or guest suites provided with permanent provisions for cooking
|
||
shall have receptacle outlets installed in accordance with all of the applicable rules in 210.52.
|
||
|
||
#### 210.60(B) Receptacle Placement.
|
||
|
||
The total number of receptacle outlets
|
||
shall not be less than required in [[#210.52(A) General Provisions.|210.52(A)]]
|
||
These receptacle outlets shall be permitted to be located conveniently
|
||
for permanent furniture layout.
|
||
At least two receptacle outlets shall be readily accessible.
|
||
Where receptacles are installed behind the bed,
|
||
the receptacle shall be located
|
||
to prevent the bed from contacting any attachment plug that may be installed
|
||
or the receptacle shall be provided with a suitable guard.
|
||
|
||
### 210.62 Show Windows.
|
||
|
||
At least one 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere-rated receptacle outlet
|
||
shall be installed within 450 mm (18 in.) of the top of a show window
|
||
for each 3.7 linear m (12 linear ft) or major fraction thereof
|
||
of show window area measured horizontally at its maximum width.
|
||
|
||
### 210.63 Equipment Requiring Servicing.
|
||
|
||
A 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere-rated receptacle outlet
|
||
shall be installed at an accessible location
|
||
within 7.5 m (25 ft) of the equipment as specified in 210.63(A) and (B).
|
||
|
||
#### 210.63(A) Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment.
|
||
|
||
The required receptacle outlet shall be located on the same level
|
||
as the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
|
||
The receptacle outlet shall not be connected
|
||
to the load side of the equipment's branch-circuit disconnecting means.
|
||
|
||
Exception:
|
||
A receptacle outlet shall not be required
|
||
at one- and two-family dwellings for the service of evaporative coolers.
|
||
|
||
#### 210.63(B) Other Electrical Equipment.
|
||
|
||
In other than one and two-family dwellings,
|
||
a receptacle outlet shall be located as specified in 210.63(B)(1) and (B)(2).
|
||
|
||
##### 210.63(B)(1) Indoor Service Equipment.
|
||
|
||
The required receptacle outlet
|
||
shall be located within the same room or area as the service equipment.
|
||
|
||
##### 210.63(B)(2) Indoor Equipment Requiring Dedicated Equipment Spaces.
|
||
|
||
Where equipment, other than service equipment,
|
||
requires dedicated equipment space as specified in [[nfpa-70_110_requirements-for-electrical-installations#110.26(E) Dedicated Equipment Space.|110.26(E)]],
|
||
the required receptacle outlet shall be located
|
||
within the same room or area as the electrical equipment
|
||
and shall not be connected to the load side of the equipment's branch-circuit disconnecting means.
|