bphgravity
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I believe section 210.21(B)(2) along with its Table should be completely deleted from the code. We as installers have no control over how the user will plug in equipment to multioutlet branch circuits. To limit the load to a specific receptacle is not possible.
Also, I don't think 15-ampere receptacles should be on 20-ampere branch circuits. The purpose of a 20-ampere branch circuit is to permit 20-ampere loads be served. A 20-ampere cord and plug connected appliance cannot be used with a 15-ampere receptacle. Besides, Table 210.21(B)(3)does not permit 20-ampere receptacles on 15-ampere branch circuits for an identical reason. We don't allow people plugging in 20-ampere equipment to circuits only rated for 15-ampere, yet we allow 15-ampere receptacles be on 20-ampere circuits.
[ October 21, 2004, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: bphgravity ]
Also, I don't think 15-ampere receptacles should be on 20-ampere branch circuits. The purpose of a 20-ampere branch circuit is to permit 20-ampere loads be served. A 20-ampere cord and plug connected appliance cannot be used with a 15-ampere receptacle. Besides, Table 210.21(B)(3)does not permit 20-ampere receptacles on 15-ampere branch circuits for an identical reason. We don't allow people plugging in 20-ampere equipment to circuits only rated for 15-ampere, yet we allow 15-ampere receptacles be on 20-ampere circuits.
[ October 21, 2004, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: bphgravity ]