Dedicated Circuits
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electricguy61
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no no no no
GUNNING
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sheesh ... minimums...
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yes, yes, yes, if the circuit is a 15 amp circuit. :grin: Art. 210.52(B)(1)except. 2
electricmanscott
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Maybe maybe maybe 110.3 B 
Dennis, I don't know if that requires it to he dedicated. Can I not still feed my pantry light (etc) from that circuit ?
{as long as I comply with 210.23(A)(1)}
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I don't think so. It reads clearly to me if you use a 15 amp circuit then it must be from an individual branch circuit.
Anyone else have input.
electricmanscott
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I agree with Dennis. Pretty clear I think.
mcclary's electrical
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I enjoy your posts.
I had not given that thought.... in NEC language is "individual circuit" a "dedicated circuit"... quite possible ...
as you ask.. others ????
Although I agree with Dennis, I cannot produce solid definitions of dedicated branch circuit vs individual branch circuit
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Easy question. The answer is that the NEC recognizes the first, and does not recognize the later. and so therefore. . . ,
. . . no, because that term means nothing to the NEC.
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Ah, but riddle me this: I have a refrigerator that is plugged into a receptacle on a 20 amp branch circuit that also powers the nearby overhead light, and this is not an NEC violation! How? :-?
jxofaltrds
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No.
Please see the none enforceable picture on PP 99 of the 2008 Handbook.
Note 210.52(B)1) Exception No. 2. It 'permits' the frig to be on a dedicated circuit. Then read the commentary under this exception.
nate roach
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My understanding was that any fixed appliance in a kitchen should have a dedicated circuit. Refers, garbage disposals, dishwashers are always on there own circut..... at least in the homes I rope.
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Your understanding is incorrect.:grin:
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Depends on the meaning of the word, "should."
Is it required by code? No. Is it a good design and installation practice? Yes. Is it worth the additional cost? That is up to the owner.
jxofaltrds
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I did not want to hijack this thread so I when here:
http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=125354
http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=125354
electricmanscott
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kwired
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Not required.
Applies only to dwelling kitchens and basically permits it to not be on small appliance branch circuit. If you put it on 20 amp circuit it is a small appliance branch circuit even if only receptacle on the circuit - and you could have only one other SABC installed and still meet code.
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