jun62269
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The utilization voltage here in Saudi Arabia is 230 Volts. NEC 210.52(C)(3) requires not fewer than 2 small-appliance branch circuits to serve the kitchen countertop surfaces. However, NEC 210.52 specifically states that "This section provides requirements for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets...".
My questions are:
1. Does the 2 branch circuit requirement for kitchen countertops also apply to 230 Volts?
2. Why is NEC specific about 125 Volts as in the requirements for GFCI in several wet/damp locations?
Note: Our construction project recognizes NEC 2014 Ed. as one of its standard references. The Contractor insists that this requirement does not apply to 230-Volt system.
My questions are:
1. Does the 2 branch circuit requirement for kitchen countertops also apply to 230 Volts?
2. Why is NEC specific about 125 Volts as in the requirements for GFCI in several wet/damp locations?
Note: Our construction project recognizes NEC 2014 Ed. as one of its standard references. The Contractor insists that this requirement does not apply to 230-Volt system.