table 210.24 taps

[fnluk]

please clarify what is meant by the figure of 14 taps using 12 wire in the chart Is that 7ungrounded and 7 grounded for a total of 14 or is it 14 each. If it 14 total please look at handbook page 90 exhibit 210.25 bottom drawing --on the one 20 a circuit there would be 16 total by my count

 

[infinity]

Not sure I understand the question, but the exhibit in the handbook that you've posted shows two-20 amp circuits and one-15 amp circuit in top illustration and 2-20 and 2-15 in the bottom. Also, I wouldn't use the word taps. This has a completely different meaning. You should have said outlets.

 

[fnluk]

I was referring to handbook page 87 table 210.24 it gives a figure of 14 taps on a 20 a circuit using #12 wire In this case is a tap the same as a splice? If not please explain what this figure means

 

[jwelectric]

I think that you are looking at two different things

Exhibit 210.25 Small-appliance branch circuits as required by 210.52(B)(1), 210.52(B)(2), and 210.52(B)(3) for all receptacle outlets in the kitchen (including refrigerator), pantry, and dining room.

This has nothing to do with table 210.24
Table 210.24 Summary of Branch-Circuit Requirements

Here is the insert from the Handbook about Table 210.24

Table 210.24 summarizes the branch-circuit requirements of conductors, overcurrent protection, outlet devices, maximum load, and permissible load where two or more outlets are supplied.

If the branch circuit serves a fixture load and supplies two or more fixture outlets, 210.23 requires the branch circuit to have a specific ampere rating that is based on the rating of the overcurrent device, as stated in 210.3. Thus, if the circuit breaker that protects the branch circuit is rated 20 amperes, the conductors supplying the circuit must have an ampacity not less than 20 amperes.

In the Table we see the word ?Taps? and it addresses such things as flexable cords and fixture wires as outlined in 240.5