TN LLE General NEC Requirements 2

Question 1

Per NEC 210.52(A), what is the maximum spacing between receptacle outlets along a wall in a dwelling unit?

Accepted Answer

No point along the wall should be more than 6 feet from a receptacle

Answer

NEC 210.52(A)(1) requires receptacles so that no point along the floor line of any wall space is more than 6 feet from a receptacle outlet.

Question 2

What is the minimum number of 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits required for the kitchen in a dwelling unit per NEC 210.11(C)(1)?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

NEC 210.11(C)(1) requires a minimum of two 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits serving the kitchen and dining areas.

Question 3

Per NEC 210.52(C), what is the maximum distance a countertop receptacle can be from the end of a kitchen countertop that is 12 inches or wider?

Accepted Answer

24 inches

Answer

NEC 210.52(C)(1) requires a receptacle outlet within 24 inches of each end of a continuous countertop space that is 12 inches or wider.

Question 4

Per NEC 210.12, where is AFCI protection required in a dwelling unit?

Accepted Answer

All areas except bathrooms, garages, and outdoors

Answer

NEC 210.12(A) requires AFCI protection for 120V, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets in most dwelling unit areas, with specific exemptions.

Question 5

What is the minimum service size required for a single-family dwelling per NEC 230.79(C)?

Accepted Answer

100 amperes

Answer

NEC 230.79(C) requires that a single-family dwelling service have a minimum rating of 100 amperes, 3-wire.

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TN LLE General NEC Requirements 2