Dwelling unit refrigerator

[onemetalhead69]

I am trying to locate the code referring to the circuit supplying the refrigerator in a dwelling unit. If I remember correctly, the refrigerator must be on it's own circuit and not on one of the two small appliance circuits. Can someone give me an answer and refer me to the correct code so that I can re-read it again please?

 

[ceb58]

I am trying to locate the code referring to the circuit supplying the refrigerator in a dwelling unit. If I remember correctly, the refrigerator must be on it's own circuit and not on one of the two small appliance circuits. Can someone give me an answer and refer me to the correct code so that I can re-read it again please?

No it can be on one of the 2 SABC or on its own.

B) Small Appliances.
(1) Receptacle Outlets Served.
In the kitchen, pantry,
breakfast room, dining room, or similar area of a dwelling
unit, the two or more 20-ampere small-appliance branch
circuits required by 210.11(C)(1) shall serve all wall and
floor receptacle outlets covered by 210.52(A), all countertop
outlets covered by 210.52(C), and receptacle outlets for
refrigeration equipment.

Exception No. 2: The receptacle outlet for refrigeration
equipment shall be permitted to be supplied from an individual
branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater.