I know you are required to use 12 guage in residential kitchens, but is 14 permissible to be used for lighting only? It would be much easier to install under cabinet lights with 14 guage wire. Any one know of a code reference restricting this?
Thanks for the feedback guys, I was just checking because an inspector failed because of #14 in the kitchen for the lighting circuit. He said everything must be #12 in the kitchen. However, in other cities we are able to use #14 for kitchen lighting circuits with no problems.
Yea, you are right Gus. All kitchen receptacles require 20 amp circuits. I need another cup of coffee this morning. :happyyes:
All? Don't forget about the 15 amp refrigerator...
Thanks for the feedback guys, I was just checking because an inspector failed because of #14 in the kitchen for the lighting circuit. He said everything must be #12 in the kitchen. However, in other cities we are able to use #14 for kitchen lighting circuits with no problems.