15 amp receptacle on 20 amp branch circuit

[brother]

I know the NEC would allow it (15 amp recept. on 20 amp branch circuit), but I never actually LOOK at the 15 amp receptacle to see what the LISTING says. The few ones ive been looking at actually say for 15 amp branch circuit ONLY. Has anyone actually looked at them??

 

[ibew441dc]

I know the NEC would allow it (15 amp recept. on 20 amp branch circuit), but I never actually LOOK at the 15 amp receptacle to see what the LISTING says. The few ones ive been looking at actually say for 15 amp branch circuit ONLY. Has anyone actually looked at them??

There is more information regarding the listing of a receptacle than just what is labeled on it.
I can't find anything specific (that doesn't means its not there) in the UL White Book.
There is a reference to UL 498 which may have further language to support the accepted code application.



Table 210.21(B)(3) Receptacle Ratings for Various Size Circuits

Circuit Rating --- Receptacle Rating
(Amperes) ----- (Amperes)
15 ---------- Not over 15
20 ---------- 15 or 20
30 ---------- 30
40 ---------- 40 or 50
50 ---------- 50

 

[curt swartz]

The ?15 amp only? you are seeing is referring to the use of the back wire holes.

 

[ericsherman37]

The “15 amp only” you are seeing is referring to the use of the back wire holes.

Wouldn't the back wire holes say "14 AWG only" or something? Because you could always run your 15 amp circuit with bigger wire for whatever reason.

 

[infinity]

. The few ones ive been looking at actually say for 15 amp branch circuit ONLY. Has anyone actually looked at them??

What brand of receptacles have this written on them? Got a photo?

 

[brother]

What brand of receptacles have this written on them? Got a photo?

I will see what I can do.