On 10/12/2010 6:29 PM, RBM wrote:
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On Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:55:15 -0400, wrote:


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Last week, I posted about running 12/2 wire for a kitchen reno. Well
all the circuits are run. I decided on running all 12/2 instead of
12/3 and splitting circuits. Looking ahead to outlets, had a question.
I think I know the answer, but just wanted to confirm.

I ran 4 new circuits for the fridge, microwave/range hood, and counter
outlets. Am I allowed to use regular 15A outlets? For the counter
outlets, I am using regular 15A Decora and GFI's, and for the fridge,
microwave just wanted to use regular outlets, like the kind you can
get a 10Pk for like $5 at Lowes.

15 amp outlets are fine. The refrigerator doesn't need to be GFCI
protected,
but all the counter outlets do. A 15 amp GFCI outlet has a 20 amp feed
through


He is NOT using a GFCI on the fridge. Read it again.
NEVER use a GFCI on a fridge or freezer.

I misread that, but just for clarification, the Nec requires GFCI protection
by receptacle location, not by what you're planning to plug into the outlet.
Every receptacle in a garage, or unfinished part of a basement requires GFCI
protection, even if you plan to plug in a fridge or freezer


UNLESS.... there's always an exception.

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Steve Barker
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