NEC branch Circuits

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What is the required amperage rating for a laundry circuit according to the NEC?

Back

20 amps

Front

Can low-voltage Class 2 doorbell cable be run next to 120- or 240-volt branch circuits wired with nonmetallic sheathed cable?

Back

True

Front

Is a receptacle located under a kitchen sink for a garbage disposal required to be GFCI- and AFCI-protected?

Back

False

Front

What color is the switch cover used to identify an oil burner safety switch?

Back

Red

Front

Is the receptacle for a clothes washing machine in an unfinished basement required to be GFCI protected?

Back

True

Front

What does GFCI stand for in electrical circuits?

Back

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Front

What is the purpose of an AFCI breaker?

Back

To protect against arc faults that can cause electrical fires.

Front

What is the minimum height for a receptacle outlet in a dwelling unit?

Back

12 inches above the floor.

Front

What is the NEC's requirement for outdoor receptacles?

Back

They must be GFCI protected.

Front

What is the maximum number of 15-amp receptacles allowed on a 15-amp branch circuit?

Back

10 receptacles.