Doing a buddy's house in nj

[Frank DuVal]

Why not?, Many gas cooktops have built in vent system (downdraft). I would think a 20 amp circuit was only needed if the hood manufacturer specified 20 amp circuit. Otherwise a simple look at current draw should answer the question.

 

[electrofelon]

The refrigerator can be on the SABC or an individual 15A or 20A circuit.
The hood can't be on the SABC and must be on an individual 20A circuit.

I agree on the individual for the hood, but not the 20 part.

 

[Little Bill]

I agree on the individual for the hood, but not the 20 part.

I think my mind threw in the 20A as that's what I put in. I saw a MW/hood one time that required a 20A, so ever since then I just put in a 20A. Cost is very little more.
Something else I forgot, the rule for the hood is only for cord/plug connections. I can't find anything for a hardwired one.

 

[jusme123]

2020 NEC 422.16(B)(4)(3) states that IF the range hood is cord and plug connected, than it IS required to have an individual branch ckt.

Regardless, if it’s your buddies house , wire it like it’s yours, and run separate circuit for range hood.