I have installed a dedicated 20 amp circuit for the microwave / range hood. the inspector is requesting I change out the duplex 20 amp rated receptacle to a single 20. I cannot find anything in the 2014 code to see why I have to change it. Suggestions?
I have installed a dedicated 20 amp circuit for the microwave / range hood. the inspector is requesting I change out the duplex 20 amp rated receptacle to a single 20. I cannot find anything in the 2014 code to see why I have to change it. Suggestions?
I have installed a dedicated 20 amp circuit for the microwave / range hood. the inspector is requesting I change out the duplex 20 amp rated receptacle to a single 20. I cannot find anything in the 2014 code to see why I have to change it. Suggestions?
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Don't these inspector no it alls have better things to do.....
Is it fastened in place? Can it be considered a SABC, if not doesn't 210.23(A) apply?
I found this white paper article from Legrand. Bottom of page 3 says it must be a single. Wonder if the inspector is using this to bust me!
Anyway, I agree. I am going to change it just to make him feel like a hero.
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Somebody might plug in a 6-outlet power strip into a single receptacle as well.
How does one prevent that? Install a twist-lock and change the factory cord on the microwave?
As for 'save your energy for the big battle' attitude, if you're going to let an inspector misinterpret a code on things that will cost you a little money to comply with, they will certainly misinterpret another code that WILL cost you big money. So stop empowering and enabling them.
It would have to be over 1800 watts to need more then a 15 amp circuit. I don't know if I have ever seen one over 1800 watts.Does the Micro nameplate call for a 20 amp circuit.
Tell him to show you a residential micro that needs a 20 amp flavored outlet.
Don't these inspector no it alls have better things to do.
I would not change it just because he said so, I would ask for a code citation.
I kindly challenge this nonsense.
I aint afraid of no inspector.
I agree, on the stop enabling them. If they are a decent person they will appreciate you teaching them something, if they are not a decent person, may as well teach them anyway as you will likely never have a good relation with them.Somebody might plug in a 6-outlet power strip into a single receptacle as well.
How does one prevent that? Install a twist-lock and change the factory cord on the microwave?
As for 'save your energy for the big battle' attitude, if you're going to let an inspector misinterpret a code on things that will cost you a little money to comply with, they will certainly misinterpret another code that WILL cost you big money. So stop empowering and enabling them.
(2) Utilization Equipment Fastened in Place.
The total rating of utilization equipment fastened in place, other than luminaires, shall not exceed 50 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating where lighting units, cord-and-plugconnected utilization equipment not fastened in place, or both, are also supplied.
OP's microwave exceeds 50 percent of the branch circuit rating, but the circuit does not supply any lighting or other utilization equipment either.
Can someone plug in an additional load, certainly. unless it is just a phone charger or some other limited load they may find it doesn't play well on the same circuit as the microwave, and as mentioned they can plug a six way adapter into even a single receptacle and still learn this lesson.
So if someone does plug in an additional load, who is violation of 210.23(A)(2)? This installer that put in a duplex recept or the homeowner plugging in his Christmas village on top of the cabinets.
IMO a fastened in place piece of equipment that exceeds 50% must be supplied by a dedicated circuit with a single purpose recept and then must not exceed 80%.
422.16(B)(4) requires a dedicated circuit to a range hood.
Branch Circuit, Individual.
A branch circuit that supplies only one utilization equipment.
Branch Circuit, General-Purpose.
A branch circuit that supplies two or more receptacles or outlets for lighting and appliances.
change it, makes the 'spector feel like he is important.
Don't these inspector no it alls have better things to do.I kindly challenge this nonsense.
But so many seemed to get tangled up in the "just because I said so" syndrome.
To me that means, "I can't admit I'm wrong, but I can't prove otherwise."
Bottom of page 3 says it must be a single. I am going to change it just to make him feel like a hero.
As for not fighting the inspector, good for you. In this business, as harebrained as inspectors get sometimes, its best to pick your battles.
There is nothing wrong with fighting an overzealous inspector
Take a look at this I found in a recent Micro instructions. View attachment 13038
I have installed a dedicated 20 amp circuit for the microwave / range hood. the inspector is requesting I change out the duplex 20 amp rated receptacle to a single 20. I cannot find anything in the 2014 code to see why I have to change it. Suggestions?