Was looking at Mom and Dad's new house under construction. The electrician has pulled all 12 gage romex to the breaker panel, and every one of these has been given its own 20 amp breaker. However, many of these 20-amp circuits have 14-gage branches for lighting, general outlets, etc. Is this allowed by code?
I see that he is using several Edison circuits too. The dishwasher and the refrigerator share one. The washing machine and Jaccuzzi share one. etc.
Not allowed. See Art. 210-20
Allowed.
Jim
If it isn't it should be detected when the local code official does one of the electrical inspections.
If not kosher, it will not pass the electrical inspection and the builder will not be able to get a CO for the house and your folks will not be able to take title.
Are you in an area that doesn't normally require inspections? With some exceptions work in rural areas doesn't need to be inspected, for example. The actual owner can request an inspection anywhere in the state. You might contact your state electrical board to see what they say regarding inspections.
Good luck,
Dean
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Are you sure? Any electrical inspector wouldn't pass this, and I'm not sure that locally I could find an electrician's assistant on his first day that would do this. 12 gauge on 15 amp breakers with 14 gauge branches I can understand.
This is allowed, though your local inspector can determine if it's allowed in your jurisdiction.
If you have questions, raise them with the electrician, and if you don't feel comfortable, double check with the building official. It's your house.
Jeff
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