Branch Circuits & FeedersQuestion 10 of 120
What is the minimum number of 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits required for the kitchen, pantry, breakfast room and dining room receptacles of a dwelling unit?
a.One
b.Two
c.Three
d.Four
Explanation
At least two 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits must serve the receptacle outlets in those rooms, and those circuits may not supply other outlets. One circuit is below the minimum, while three or four exceed the code minimum and are design choices rather than requirements.
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