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Thursday, February 2, 2017
Question:
Where in the code does is state you can use a 15 amp receptacle with a 20amp ckt ?
Mike Kane
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Answer:
Hey Mike thanks for your question. A single 15 ampere receptacle is not allowed to be installed on a 20 ampere branch circuit as stated in 210.21(B)(1). But two or more 15 ampere receptacles are allowed on 20 ampere branch circuits as stated in 210.21(B)(3). Keep in mind a duplex receptacle is 2 receptacles based on the definition of receptacle in Article 100.