I was told that even with central air conditioning, each living space must have dedicated circuit for window air conditioner. Yet, when I read section 210.52 it states that with central a/c, separate outlets are not required. Can someone please clear this up for me?
Section 210.52
- Thread starter gimel
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There is nothing in the NEC to support that a circuit is needed for every room for a/c units
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- New Jersey
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As Dennis stated there is no such NEC requirement. NYC has a requirement for a separate circuit to each room for a window AC when there is no central air.
Thanks to you both for the replies. I can't imagine why I was given a different interpretation. Even after I cited section 210.52, I was told that there were other sections that cancelled out that direction and that I had better assure individual circuits for window A/C in each living area. The rationale given being that if the central A/C went down and someone wanted a short term fix by installing a window A/C unit, there was the jeopardy of overheating any other circuit that was used. Are there other sections that even mention this subject, that were being misinterpreted? I am really at a loss for an explanation of the different interpretation.
controlled
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Who was it that told you this? An inspector, or AHJ, or a know-it-all carpenter
It was a licensed Master electrician.
mjf
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could be a local amendment.
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I've seen a few know-it-all carpenters. I've seen quite a few more know-it-all electricians.:angel:
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