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requirements for loads permitted and not permitted for
10-ampere branch circuits. The application of adopted
Energy Code(s) and energy eciencies in general are
bringing forward the possible applications of 10-ampere
branch circuits for loads such as LED lighting and specific
equipment that are identified.
A new chart was added at 210.24(2) that identifies
appropriate aluminum and copper clad aluminum wire
sizing for specific circuit sizes.
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Revison/New
210.52(C) Receptacle Requirements for
Islands and Peninsulas
Change Summary
• Rules for receptacles around countertops and
peninsulas have been modified and tightened.
The calculations used in previous code cycles are
gone and seemingly not mandatory.
Article 210 Branch Circuits Not Over 1000 Volts ac,
1500 Volts dc, Nominal
210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets…
210.52(C) Countertops and Work Surfaces.
(2) Island and Peninsular Countertops and
Work Surfaces. Receptacle outlets, if installed to serve an
island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be
installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(3). if a receptacle
outlet is not provided to serve an island or peninsular
countertop or work surface, provisions shall be provided at
the island or peninsula for future addition of a receptacle
outlet to serve the island or peninsular countertop or
work surface.
(3) Receptacle Outlet Location. Receptacle outlets shall be
located in one or more of the following:
(1) On or above, but not more than 500mm (20 in.) above, a
countertop or work surface.
(2) In a countertop using receptacle outlet assemblies listed
for use in countertops
(3) In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies
listed for work surfaces or listed for use in countertops
Expert Analysis
A revision has been made to not require receptacles in
countertop or work surface areas, however if receptacle
outlets are not provided, provisions shall be made at the
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