Proposal 1-64 of the 1994 ROP

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don_resqcapt19 said:
Bob,

No one has access to that document...there was no ROP for the NEC in 1994.
Don

Fair enough. :D

Can you help me out here?

2-175 Log #1089 NEC-P02 Final Action: Reject
(210.21(B)(2) and Table 210.2(B)(2))


Submitter:​

Daniel Leaf, Seneca, SC​




Recommendation:​

Delete.​




Substantiation:​

This section has nothing to do with safety and is virtually unenforceable when the load is portable or transient, or connected after inspection. In Proposal 1-64 of the 1994 ROP, the panel rejected the proposal to define an individual circuit as one supplying a single receptacle inferring that a circuit supplying a duplex receptacle with only one equipment plugged in is an individual circuit. If this is the intent, the receptacle can supply any load for which it is rated. Receptacles are evaluated for their full ratings. There are listed appliances with rated current over 12 amperes with factory equipped 15 ampere plugs with no instructions to utilize an individual circuit, such as hair dryers, central vacuums, pressure water sprayers, etc. implying the testing agency found no hazard with a multiple receptacle circuit.​




Panel Meeting Action: Reject​



Panel Statement: See the panel action and statement on Proposal 2-174.​



Number Eligible to Vote: 12​




Ballot Results: Affirmative: 12


I am trying to find the back up to the statement above that I made red.

Thanks Bob​



 

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2-174 Log #3133 NEC-P02 Final Action: Reject
(210.21(B)(2))
____________________________________________________________
Submitter: Eric Stromberg, Stromberg Engineering, Inc.
Recommendation: Delete Section 210.21B(2) and associated table.
Substantiation: As written, this section is unenforceable, because it applies to
all cord-and-plug devices; not just those fastened in place at the time of
installation. According to this section, every time I use my circular saw, I
violate the Code . If this section is for the purpose of after-the-fact application,
as would be the case for a fire investigation, it seems that 210.23 could be cited
instead.
Panel Meeting Action: Reject
Panel Statement: The panel continues to maintain that the cord and plug
connected load must not exceed the maximum load specified in Table
210.21(B)(2).
Number Eligible to Vote: 12
Ballot Results: Affirmative: 12
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M. D.

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The panel statement inyour post asks us to see their statement in my post.That's it.

But I found what your looking for.....

2- 165 - (210-52(b)(1) Exception No. 2): Reject
SUBMITTER: Dan Leaf, Palmdale, CA
RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read as follows:
Exception No. 2: - A single receptacle for
refrigeration equipment shall be permitted to be supplied from an
individual branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial. An individual branch circuit (per
definition) implies a single receptacle. The receptacle outlet (per
definition) may contain several receptacles. A duplex receptacle at
the edge of and above a countertop supplied by a small appliance
circuit is not prohibited from supplying a refrigerator. The
exception permits a 15 ampere circuit for such receptacle, with no
load calculation required.
PANEL ACTION: Reject.
PANEL STATEMENT: The panel has attempted to be reasonable
with the exception and not require a single receptacle be used.
The panel notes that the exception permits an additional circuit
to supply the refrigerator. It is recognized that frequently the
receptacle is indeed located behind the refrigerator making the
single receptacle requirement overly burdensome. Should the
outlet be close to or above the countertop, it would not count as
the required countertop outlet by 210-52(c) and another outlet
would be required to be installed and connected to the small
appliance branch circuit.
NUMBER OF PANEL MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 12
VOTE ON PANEL ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 12
 

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iwire said:
M.D. Thank you, that appears to be just what I was looking for. :)

So if I'm following this correctly, as Bob stated in the other thread there is no requirement for a 15 amp circuit to a refrigerator receptacle to be a single receptacle.
 
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