Bathroom receptacles (again)

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bikeindy said:
how about 422.11 (A), or 440.22(C)? But I think we are getting way off my original question here.

Nothing to worry about.

If you find an appliance that ships with a 15 amp cord cap and is labeled 15 amp branch circuit only I will be more than surprised.

The listing agencies are well aware that the NEC allows 20 amp branch circuits to supply 15 amp outlets
 
Sorry to bring this back

Sorry to bring this back

What I found in my 1999 code book was something I remember reading only it is not in the code book. it was a local issue. seems that there was some flack in a local town about all bathrooms needing to be on 20 amp circuits. and they site 210.8(A)(1) as to why they will allow 15 amp circuits in "other Bathrooms". since 210.11 states "the bathroom" the locals in this town said "since 210.8 refers to 15 and 20 amp receptacles installed in locations (1) through (8) and (1) is bathrooms we will allow 15 amp circuits to feed all bathrooms not deemed "the bathroom" further "the bathroom" is to be the one considered most used by the family living in the dwelling and the Master bedroom bathroom if one is built."

There you go and that is where my confussion was and that is the town I keep seeing these 15 amp circuits in "other bathrooms"

Thanks for all the fun discussions.
 
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