I have a question that I give my class and it always causes much contriversy.
The question is : A cord and plug connected appliance drawing 16 amps is on a 20 amp branch circuit, adding a four amp receptacle load would be permissible.
True or false.
210.23 (A) (1) says the rating of any (one) cord and plug connected utilization equipment not fastened in place shall not exceed 80% of the branch circuit ampere rating.
Well it doesn"t.
210.23 (A) says a 15 or 20 amp branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting units or other utilization equipment, or a combination of both, and shall comply with 210.23 (A)(1) and (A((2).
So I feel the answer is true. Do you concur?
The question is : A cord and plug connected appliance drawing 16 amps is on a 20 amp branch circuit, adding a four amp receptacle load would be permissible.
True or false.
210.23 (A) (1) says the rating of any (one) cord and plug connected utilization equipment not fastened in place shall not exceed 80% of the branch circuit ampere rating.
Well it doesn"t.
210.23 (A) says a 15 or 20 amp branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting units or other utilization equipment, or a combination of both, and shall comply with 210.23 (A)(1) and (A((2).
So I feel the answer is true. Do you concur?