Fridge on small appliance

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electricblue said:
Thanks. I got a wine cooler in an island and a home inspector is calling code violation.
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HI's shouldn't be citing code violations. Show him the article section and put it to bed.

Roger
 
HI's can cite code all they want, but their general disclaimer should state that it can only be evaluated by an electrician (or AHJ inspector if applicable.)
 
HI is in correct. They can site good to back up their reasoning, but nothing forbids fridge/freezer/cooler on the SABC.


There is an arguable exception like factory instructions (usage an listing), otherwise its ok.
 
In fact the general rule requires that the refrigeration equipment be on a small appliance branch circuit. It is exception #2 that permits it to be on a separate circuit.
 
for fat for the fire

for fat for the fire

As we are to meet the below code(s) , the '14 dictates afci for all kitchens, if said refer is within 6' of a sink it's also gfci'd.

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210.52 Exception No.2: The receptacle outlet for refrigeration
equipment shall be permitted to be supplied from an indi-
vidual branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater.
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422.5 Ground Fault Circuit Interupter (GFCI Protection)
The device providing GFCI protection in this article shall be readily accessible
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210.12(A) Dwelling Units. All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and
20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices in-
stalled in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining
rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms,
sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry ar-
eas, or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by any of
the means described in 21 0.I2(A)(l) through (6)
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210.8A(6) Kitchens - where the receptacles are installed to
serve the countertop surfaces
(7) Sinks - where receptacles are installed within 1.S m
(6 ft) of the outside edge of the sink
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So, if we are to go the 'individual branch circuit' , we'd not only be installing a blank face (assuming the panel is not in sight of the refer, and a combo gfcui/afci is installed) gfci for the refer, we'd also be installing another afci breaker

Ergo, the refer can economically survive on the countertop exception , where it's gfci is readily accessible, via the expense of ONE gfci OR afci/gfci combo

~RJ~
 
Putting a fridge on an AFCI is just cruel. Its no wonder the American public seems to get angrier and angrier every day. People are forced to put up with complete none sense.
 
mbrooke said:
Putting a fridge on an AFCI is just cruel. Its no wonder the American public seems to get angrier and angrier every day. People are forced to put up with complete none sense.
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Worse , the '14 requires gfci (5 ma vs 30) for refers within 6' of a sink MBrook


FWIW , my high end refer is a gimme from a reno where the 'lady of the house' turned up (2nd home) , and refused to clean out a de-enrgized mess


~RJ~
 
romex jockey said:
Worse , the '14 requires gfci (5 ma vs 30) for refers within 6' of a sink MBrook


FWIW , my high end refer is a gimme from a reno where the 'lady of the house' turned up (2nd home) , and refused to clean out a de-enrgized mess


~RJ~
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Yup, and that where Im like Huh!?! :blink:

I cant see someone moving a 200lb plus fridge to plug in a 4 foot toaster cord that wont even reach.
 
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