Electrical Code Requirements Quiz

According to the code, how many small appliance Branch circuits are required for each kitchen?

• One

• Three

• Four

• Two

Which of the following is not required to be on the small appliance Branch circuit?

• Refrigerator

• Dishwasher

• Microwave

• Countertop receptacles

What is the exception for an individual branch circuit supplying power for a specific Appliance?

• It can only serve one kitchen

• It cannot serve any other outlets

• It can be 15 amps or more

• It must be 20 amps

How many small appliance Branch circuits are allowed to serve any other outlets?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

According to the code, where must receptical Outlets be provided for countertops or work surfaces?

• Every 36 inches

• Every 24 inches

• Every 18 inches

• Every 12 inches

What is the requirement for receptical Outlets if a multi-outlet assembly is used for countertops or work surfaces?

• One receptacle for every 12 inches of assembly

• One receptacle for every 18 inches of assembly

• One receptacle for every 24 inches of assembly

• One receptacle for every 36 inches of assembly

How is the wall space measured for the placement of receptical Outlets?

• Horizontally

• Diagonally

• Circumferentially

• Vertically

What is the maximum distance allowed from a receptical along the wall line according to the code?

• 36 inches

• 24 inches

• 18 inches

• 12 inches

What is the exception for receptical Outlets installed for the kitchen countertop or work surface?

• They can be more than 36 inches apart

• They count as wall space receptacles

• They do not count as wall space receptacles

• They can be more than 24 inches apart

According to the code, how many small appliance Branch circuits are allowed to serve the kitchen countertop?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• One