Thanks Tom. On the 20 amp circuit, the 15 amp light switch controls only
one 15 amp outlet, not more, so according to your response, this is
acceptable?

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Eric and Megan Swope wrote:
Hi again. I started a new thread because the old one was getting filled
up. Below are my basic questions I would like answered if someone could
please help me out so I know if I have to go back and replace some
switches and/or receptacles. Thanks.


I have 15 amp rated light switches on a 20 amp circuit. These
light switches in most cases control overhead lights (in a kitchen,
garage,
dining room). Is this alright, or do I need to use 20 amp rated light
switches?

The fifteen ampere light switches are fine as long as the connected load
is fifteen amperes or fewer.

Also, on a 20 amp circuit, I have 15 amp rated electrical outlets? Is
this
alright? Some of these outlets are controlled by a 15 amp light switch
as
well, is that alright? Thanks for any help.

Multiple, i.e. two or more, fifteen ampere receptacles are fine on twenty
ampere circuits in US practice. Using a fifteen ampere switch to control
more than one fifteen ampere outlet on a twenty ampere circuit is not OK
because you would be using the switch to control loads that may be more
than it is tested to control. A fifteen ampere switch should not control
more than a single fifteen ampere receptacle on a twenty ampere circuit.
On a fifteen ampere circuit it would be perfectly acceptable to use a
fifteen ampere switch to control the entire circuit.
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Tom H