Article covering "trimming receptacles without using device as a splice point?"

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Article covering "trimming receptacles without using device as a splice point?"

I am looking for the NEC article covering the proper method for trimming out receptacles without using the device as a "splice point". Thanks
 
I am looking for the NEC article covering the proper method for trimming out receptacles without using the device as a "splice point". Thanks

The only time the NEC prohibits using the device as a spice point is when it is the neutral of a multiwire branch circuit.

Other than that you can use the device feed through style.

300.13 Mechanical and Electrical Continuity ? Conductors.

(B) Device Removal.
In multiwire branch circuits, the
continuity of a grounded conductor shall not depend on
device connections such as lampholders, receptacles, and
so forth, where the removal of such devices would interrupt
the continuity.
 
OK -- Thanks -- Thats where i got the idea that it was code, but i now remember "why" it is code. Although, i am looking at an installation where the electrician used 15 amp receptacles on a kitchen appliance circuit and wired in and out of each receptacle using the receptacle's terminal screws. That means that little "break away" metal piece between the screws could be carrying 20 amps???? Thanks for the quick reply. Charlie
 
I am looking for the NEC article covering the proper method for trimming out receptacles without using the device as a "splice point". Thanks

Grounding:
250.148 Continuity and Attachment of Equipment Grounding Conductors to Boxes.
(B) Grounding Continuity. The arrangement of grounding
connections shall be such that the disconnection or the
removal of a receptacle, luminaire, or other device fed from
the box does not interfere with or interrupt the grounding
continuity.

Neutral:
300.13 Mechanical and Electrical Continuity ? Conductors.
(B) Device Removal. In multiwire branch circuits, the
continuity of a grounded conductor shall not depend on
device connections such as lampholders, receptacles, and
so forth, where the removal of such devices would interrupt
the continuity.
 
Or just stupid. :D

Now Bob, I have known you for a long time, and I would never let you say something like that (like I can stop you:blink:), We may differ in our thoughts from time to time, but I have allot of respect for your knowledge and have learned much from you.

And I agree with you that if the conductors are terminated to the receptacle as they are supposed to be, including using a torquing screw driver then the connection should not fail, but in this area not many use a torquing screw drivers and as experience has shown, I have seen many failures at the screws when the device is used as the splice point, in most cases it is where a heavy load is placed on the circuit down stream from the failed receptacle, also pig tailing out receptacles can make it much easier to get the receptacle into the box, especially when its a 20 amp circuit.

But that is only my opinion and not what the code says, as all 15 amp receptacles and GFCI's are UL listed for a 20 amp pass through and can be used to terminate both incoming and out going conductors as long as it is not a multi-wire branch circuit.
 
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