jar546
CBO
Can one of the two kitchen counter required 'small appliance' circuits feed the kitchen refrigerator receptacle?
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Kitchen Counter circuit feeding the Refrigerator
- Thread starter jar546
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Msradell
SAWHORSE
Yes I can be but at least IMHO it shouldn't be. It should be on its own circuit and not be connected to a GFCI or AFCI (against code in many cases but...).
steveray
SAWHORSE
Exception: The receptacle outlet for refrigeration appliances
shall be permitted to be supplied from an individual
branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater. [210.52(B)(1)
Exception No. 2]
shall be permitted to be supplied from an individual
branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater. [210.52(B)(1)
Exception No. 2]