Kitchen Home Runs

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bkludecke said:
On new custom homes around here it is common for us to be totally in the dark when it comes to roughing in for the kitchen appliances. Usually the homeowner hasn't gone shopping for appliances until it's time to install them. For that reason we usually run 3 sm appl countertop circuits, 20a disposal, 20a DW, 20a refrig, 20a microwave, and if it's a big kitchen we will throw in a couple of 20a spares. If it's a log home or just a real bugger to add to later we will run a 3/4 conduit spare over there also for a future range etc.

Once the Mrs. goes shopping we will usually be very glad we provided for plenty. They'll come back with warming drawers, wine refers, convection ovens, cooktops, veggie chillers, and just about anything you can think of.
Yup. Same here and more than not, we've been very glad we did. The code is the minimum as Mr. Holt always says.
 
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iwire said:
Lets keep in mind that the opening poster asked what the requirements are, not what each one of us thinks is the right way. :cool:


First day on the forum?

Welcome newbie :D
 
tonype said:
Trying to get clariifcation on requried kitchen home runs. My understanding:

Dishwasher - Yes
Built in microwave - Yes
Range hood/light - Not sure (if it does, when did this become required?).
Garbage compactor - Yes?
Built-in Refrigerator (ala, Sub-Zero unit)- Yes?
Slide in refrigerator - No?
Built-in freezer - Yes?

As you can see, I am not sure on many of these.

tonype, check out 210.23 & Article 422 & 440.55
 
2 SABC's. After that its up to the designer/electrician. Like iwire said a couple of pages ago most are maybes. I run more MWBC home runs to a kitchen than anyplace else. If well designed the HO should never have to reset a breaker because of overload.
 
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