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Default kitchen circuits 15 amp vs 20 amp outlets

"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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In article , "RBM" rbm2(remove
wrote:
The NEC prohibits installing lights on kitchen outlet circuits, other
than
ones plugged into the outlets
I don't think that's correct -- do you have a Code cite for it? I see
where
the Code prohibits other *outlets* on those circuits (e.g. in other
rooms),
but I don't see a prohibition against lighting.

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"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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In article , "RBM" rbm2(remove
wrote:
You don't consider lighting outlets as "other outlets"?

I don't consider a light *fixture* (e.g. a ceiling light) as an outlet,
and
neither does the Code.

RBM wrote:
I don't consider a light *fixture* (e.g. a ceiling light) as an
outlet, and neither does the Code

I think if that were the case, they wouldn't use specific terms like
"receptacle outlets" and "outlets"



"Lighting Outlet. An outlet intended for the direct connection of a
lamp-holder, a luminaire (lighting fixture), or a pendant cord
terminating in a lamp-holder.

Outlet. A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply
utilization equipment.
["An example is a lighting outlet or a receptacle outlet." Handbook
Commentary]

Power Outlet. An enclosed assembly that may include receptacles, circuit
breakers, fuse-holders, fused switches, buses, and watt-hour meter
mounting means; intended to supply and control power to mobile homes,
recreational vehicles, park trailers, or boats or to serve as a means
for distributing power required to operate mobile or temporarily
installed equipment.

Receptacle Outlet. An outlet where one or more receptacles are
installed." Copyright 2002 National Fire Protection Association

The quoted material above is from the National Electric Code. Would you
mind sharing which code you were referring to.
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Tom Horne

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for general use." Thomas Alva Edison