210.11(c)(3)- IAEI's position on "extra" receptacles

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Hey Guys,

I was reading some old posts while working on a lesson for a CEU program i am working on and came across an interesting debate between M.D. and a few others on the intent of 210.11(C)(3)....

This question was asked and answered the IAEI.

Q: Does the NEC allow any receptacles in a bathroom to be on a 15-ampere circuit" The homeowner wants a lighting receptacle to plug in rope lights as a night-light. The 15-ampere receptacle would be GFCI protected and in addition to the required 20-ampere receptacle circuit.

ANS: Yes, this would be allowed. Section 210.11(C)(3) of the NEC states, "In addition to the number of branch circuit required by other parts of this section, at least one 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply the bathroom receptacle outlet(s). Such circuits shall have no other outlets." While the 20-ampere branch circuit is required additional circuits or outlets are not prohibited.



yeah....the post was from last year but found it interesting anyway...;)
 
Sure fella.....here ya go

h**p://wisconsin.iaei.org/annual_code_seminar.html

In reflection..lol...never good to post a LIVE link.....just never know....Cut and Paste is better/safer
 
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Thanks.

I get ribbings for some of the links I post. I guess you're trawling another state's IAEI chapter's website, so maybe I'm not so dysfunctional after all.
 
well....I can only say the "ribbing" of posts makes for a SAD forum. People come to learn and post questions...not take heat for asking a question they might not understand. if it turns into that..You can trust mike will hear about it.

lol...I think everyone knows what the ** is in that post......
 
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lol....its all good marc...the more people are ridiculed for asking a question the more they will leave.....does not bother me in the least but in the end I am sure mike gets the e-mails from it.....lol
 
what about this? 60amp pullouts?

what about this? 60amp pullouts?

109. Is a disconnect switch used for a HVAC unit that is located 80" from the service panel required to have working clearance in front of the disconnect" This disconnect contains no fuses and would not normally require servicing.

ANS:No, disconnects without overcurrent devices do not meet the criteria of Section 110.26 (A) of the NEC which says " Working space for equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall comply with the dimensions of 110.26 (A)(1), (2), and (3) or as required or permittedelsewhere in this Code." These paragraphs are the depth, width and height of working space. If we try to apply the rules to devices such as switches what do we do with receptacles?
 
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