Microwave "tapped" off of range circuit conductors

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JoeNorm

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Kitchen remodel of an original 1956 house. They want to keep the microwave in the same location but are adding a toaster right next to it. I noticed the receptacle for the microwave is pulled off of the range circuit. It's not long, in a metal box, and it's worked for 70 years without issue. But I wonder when it's just time for an upgrade, especially since the toaster will now be sharing the receptacle.

The range wire is all old cloth jacketing. It wouldn't be impossible to replace, but definably will add to the job. Is it even an option to leave that setup in place if I have access?
 
JoeNorm said:
Is it even an option to leave that setup in place..?
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Existing construction was built to code:
210.19(A)(3) Exception 1

Remodels are subject to 210.12(D), and the Dennis Alwon Exception

Be careful not to modify the tap > 6ft, or add outlets, since no AFCI exists > 20A.

Replacing oven tap with #12 home run for microwave would ruin a beautiful thing with the existing design.
 
ramsy said:
Existing construction was built to code:
210.19(A)(3) Exception 1

Remodels are subject to 210.12(D), and the Dennis Alwon Exception

Be careful not to modify the tap > 6ft, or add outlets, since no AFCI exists > 20A.

Replacing oven tap with #12 home run for microwave would ruin a beautiful thing with the existing design.
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I doubt the microwave is 70 years old. Possible but highly unlikely. When they changed the appliance to a microwave is when the code violation occurred and hasn't been fixed.
 
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