14 gauge wire on outlet circuits, still OK?

[brycenesbitt]

I had someone I normally trust on NEC/Code issues say that all outlet branches must use 12 gauge/20 amp wire
and that 14 gauge wire was only for lighting circuits now. True that? If so could I get a reference?

 

[480sparky]

Not an NEC issue. It's either a job spec, a local requirement or part of the Urban Legend Electrical Code.

 

[infinity]

NYC local code amendment has #12 AWG as the minimum branch circuit conductor size. This is not in the NEC.

 

[roger]

I had someone I normally trust on NEC/Code issues say that all outlet branches must use 12 gauge/20 amp wire
and that 14 gauge wire was only for lighting circuits now. True that? If so could I get a reference?

Ask the person who told you this to give you a reference.

Roger

 

[Eddie702]

The Urban Legend Electrical Code. Continues

 

[480sparky]

Another possibility is a company (EC) mandate.

 

[electrofelon]

I had someone I normally trust on NEC/Code issues say that all outlet branches must use 12 gauge/20 amp wire
and that 14 gauge wire was only for lighting circuits now. True that? If so could I get a reference?

I guess not any more!