I want to remodel my kitchen and want to kno if I need a dedicated circuit for my fridge and microwave ? Microwave is countertop not fastened in place. 210.52(B)1 I think
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I usually put the fridge on a separate/dedicated circuit. The code allows it to either be on the SABC or a dedicated circuit.
The only time I put a microwave on a separate circuit is when it is an over the range w/hood. Now the mfg might say it needs one for a counter top unit but I never do. There may be times where there are several high amp draw appliances that would be on with the MW. If this is known I would run another circuit. Not necessarily a dedicated one, just an extra one. Or I might split the receptacles up, like recep. #1 on kitchen circuit #1, recep #2 on kitchen circuit #2, and back and forth like that.
Your own kitchen? Married? Have kids? Any hungry teenagers?
Forget code MINIMUMS, go for separate circuits for fridge, freezer, microwave (make space for at least TWO microwaves, each on separate outlet) and at least 3 other breakers with quad outlets. If you have a larger coffee maker, even a separate outlet for that, and separate for garbage disposal if you have one. Don't forget the toaster(s) and dishwasher.
Minimum of 7 circuits to kitchen for a new or remodeled kitchen, unless you are single and almost never cook, then code minimums OK.
If I had my own house to do over, I'd have a 20 space 100 A minimum sub-panel for the kitchen if SE/main panel is more than ten feet away !
I'd be inclined to run as many separate circuits as you think you might need. You'd be surprised how many electric appliances some people use at the same time. It doesn't cost a whole lot of front add a bunch of dedicated circuits and you might appreciate having them down the road.
Code requirement is 2 small appliance 20 amp circuits. If MW is built-in it needs a separate 20 amp circuit. MW over the range is considered a built-in. A MW alcove or cabinet shelf for a portable MW is recommended to have a sep 20 amp circuit, but not required. Often, the refrigerator is put on a separate circuit. In Calif, per 2016 CEC, GFCI protection not required for dedicated refrigeration equipment, so usually , separate circuit for refrig. I like adding circuits, but do not like paying $48 each for AFCI circuit breakers which are required for everything in the kitchen. Even the receptacle AFCI cost $30, but then you need to run AC or MC cable to the first outlet....which costs even more.
Why would u need to run mc or ac cable to the first outlet?
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See 210.12(A)(5).
So 210.12(a)1 says afci breaker to protect the entire branch circuit or like u said in 210.12(a)5 I would need a afci outlet and need to use mc or ac cable to protect the circuit right?
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In an average home, I'll usually use the required two circuits, plus put the dining room on with the fridge or microwave.
In a high-end home, I'll typically place only two receptacles on each appliance circuit, plus two dedicated for fridge and MW