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210.52(B)(1) exception No. 2. The receptacle outlet for refridgeration equipment shall be permitted to be supplied from an INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT rated 15 amperes or greater.

Does this mean that a single receptacle (not a duplex) shall be installed for the fridge if it is not part of the 2 small appliance branch circuits required? :)

Pierre
 
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Dave, I apologise, I misinterpreted your post.

Bob, I also apologise to you, I think I misread your post as well.

:)
 
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Paul, I do mostly remodels and fridges are almost always on the drawings and are usually there physicly at trim out. :p Even so, I can't recall an inspector taking an interest in the fridge receptacle.
 
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This thread has become ridiculous. There is no reason whatsoever that a receptacle behind a fridge is even slightly questionable. :roll: Talk about fishing in an empty lake.
 
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Originally posted by electricmanscott:
This thread has become ridiculous. There is no reason whatsoever that a receptacle behind a fridge is even slightly questionable. :)

Or is that because we have always done it that way? :) Bob

[ November 25, 2004, 07:14 AM: Message edited by: iwire ]
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Originally posted by pierre:
210.52(B)(1) exception No. 2. The receptacle outlet for refridgeration equipment shall be permitted to be supplied from an INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT rated 15 amperes or greater.

Does this mean that a single receptacle (not a duplex) shall be installed for the fridge if it is not part of the 2 small appliance branch circuits required? :)

Pierre
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Man, this is hilarious!

In response, I'd say, uh, it depends on whether the outlet for the fridge is...ACCESSIBLE! Ah ha ha ha ha...

:D :D

Sorry, little bit older, tired post, but it's still funny. Is it green or seafoam?
 
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I was once told a story by an electrician around here. Goes something like this.

Guy goes and gets permit to rework electrical in a customer's garage. City says, call us when you are done for inspection.

Guy calls bldg dept when done. Inspector comes out. Fails work.

Reason - deep freeze had been moved to garage and plugged in there. Inspector claims some issue with this and fails inspection. I don't recall the exact issue cause it was a long time ago - but something about the freezer being stainless steel made it a commercial piece of equipment and could not be used in a residence.

Resolution - deep freeze unplugged and moved out of garage. Inspector comes back and signs off.

Latern after inspector departs - deep freeze moves back into garage.

I suspect story is apochryphal.
 
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I have had inspectors tell me that as long as there is no violation at the time of inspection then they are happy and sign you off even if they know something will change before the ink dries.It lets them off the hook
 
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