laundry circuits (2 required ?)

[Stevenfyeager]

Is another 120v circuit required in laundry besides washer outlet ? Can you feed a second outlet from the washer outlet ?
Thanks.

 

[infinity]

Yes you can feed more than one receptacle from the laundry circuit if it is in the laundry area.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

210.11(C)(2) Laundry Branch Circuits.
In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section, at least one additional 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply the laundry receptacle outlet(s) required by 210.52(F). This circuit shall have no other outlets.

 

[suemarkp]

You need a different circuit for the lights.

 

[Stevenfyeager]

Thank you all !

 

[Coppersmith]

So just to clarify, if I am providing an outlet in the laundry room for an iron, it can on the same circuit as the washer?

 

[Fred B]

So just to clarify, if I am providing an outlet in the laundry room for an iron, it can on the same circuit as the washer?

210.11(C)(2) Laundry Branch Circuits.
In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section, at least one additional 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply the laundry receptacle outlet(s) required by 210.52(F). This circuit shall have no other outlets.

210.52(F) Laundry Areas. In dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in areas designated for installation of laundry equipment.

You decide. But it would appear as long as the circuit doesn't leave the laundry area/room.

 

[James L]

So just to clarify, if I am providing an outlet in the laundry room for an iron, it can on the same circuit as the washer?

Yes. But not all laundry rooms are created equal.

I wired a basement with a laundry/bathroom. It was one room with no closets or partitions. It had washer, dryer, vanity, toilet, shower.

is it a bathroom with W/D hookups, or laundry with plumbing fixtures?

One circuit for both vanity gfci and W/D receptacle?
I thought not. I ran separate home run for each.

AHJ noticed and said he thought I made the right call, but that he probably wouldn't fail if they were both on one circuit.

 

[LarryFine]

One circuit for both vanity gfci and W/D receptacle?
I thought not. I ran separate home run for each.

Agreed.

 

[rnatalie]

Yes, the 20A circuit wasn't so much that they were concerned about the washing machine. The assumption is that if you can find a receptacle in a laundry area, you're likely to plug an iron into it.

 

[ActionDave]

Yes, the 20A circuit wasn't so much that they were concerned about the washing machine. The assumption is that if you can find a receptacle in a laundry area, you're likely to plug an iron into it.

The requirement for the laundry circuit predates the electric clothes washing machine

 

[Coppersmith]

The requirement for the laundry circuit predates the electric clothes washing machine

I laughed when I read that. That can't be true. Proof please.

 

[retirede]

I laughed when I read that. That can't be true. Proof please.

I didn’t laugh, but I did raise an eyebrow.

 

[Coppersmith]

You decide.

The whole point of asking was I didn't trust my judgement on the matter and needed expert opinions.

 

[gadfly56]

Yes. But not all laundry rooms are created equal.

I wired a basement with a laundry/bathroom. It was one room with no closets or partitions. It had washer, dryer, vanity, toilet, shower.

is it a bathroom with W/D hookups, or laundry with plumbing fixtures?

One circuit for both vanity gfci and W/D receptacle?
I thought not. I ran separate home run for each.

AHJ noticed and said he thought I made the right call, but that he probably wouldn't fail if they were both on one circuit.

So, I wonder how someone would classify my basement area? My basement is in three sections, the center section contains the HVAC and laundry. However, the washer and dryer are separated by the mechanical equipment, which is between them. They are all on one wall. Do I have 2 laundry areas, or 1??

 

[James L]

I laughed when I read that. That can't be true. Proof please.

It probably goes all the way back to when they made gas washing machines.

 

[James L]

So, I wonder how someone would classify my basement area? My basement is in three sections, the center section contains the HVAC and laundry. However, the washer and dryer are separated by the mechanical equipment, which is between them. They are all on one wall. Do I have 2 laundry areas, or 1??

Just as important would be the issue of a service receptacle for your furnace. Would it have to be on a dedicated circuit?

On the one hand, it could be said it is in the laundry area and it cannot be on a circuit that services any other areas...

But on the other hand, it's not actually a laundry receptacle, so it can't be on the same circuit as the other receptacles in that room...

 

[gadfly56]

Just as important would be the issue of a service receptacle for your furnace. Would it have to be on a dedicated circuit?

On the one hand, it could be said it is in the laundry area and it cannot be on a circuit that services any other areas...

But on the other hand, it's not actually a laundry receptacle, so it can't be on the same circuit as the other receptacles in that room...

Ohh, big help, you are!