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Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 215 Feeders Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 320 Armored Cable Article 352 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit Article 404 Switches Article 604 Manufactured Wiring Systems Article 680 Swimming Pools, Fountains and Similar Installations A

The new type of GFCI employing the latest technology comes with a caveat that must be brought to our attention. Do not get the impression that if this type of receptacle is wired incorrectly that a person cannot be killed or injured.

210.70 Lighting Outlets Required Article 210 specifies provisions for all branch circuits except for branch circuits supplying only motor loads. Article 430 contains motor load requirements. Provisions stipulating the placement of receptacle outlets are covered in 210.52 through 210.63.

210.63 Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Outlet Article 210 specifies provisions for all branch circuits except for branch circuits supplying only motor loads, which are covered in Article 430.

CODE CITATIONS Article 230            Services Article 250            Grounding Article 404            Switches Article 408             Switchboards and Panelboards Article 430            Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers Article 645            Information Technology Equipment

210.62 Show Windows Requirements specifying the placement of receptacle outlets are covered in 210.52 through 210.63. The majority of these provisions pertain to dwelling units.

210.52(H) Hallways Article 210 covers branch circuits except for those supplying only motor loads. Motor-load requirements are covered in Article 430. Receptacle-placement provisions are stipulated in 210.52(A) through (H).

Question: I know you have addressed the practice of using 15 amp rated conductors for switch legs in residential 20 amp lighting circuits. I still have electricians saying it meets code. Will you try again? Thanks, Don Stephens Answer: Thanks for your comment Don.

CODE CITATIONS Article 110 Requirement for Electrical Installations Article 215 Feeders Article 220 Branch-Circuits, Feeders, and Service Calculations Article 230 Services Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Article 250 Grounding Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Ar