Question 4081 of 790 · California General Electrician Exam
A single receptacle is installed on an individual 20-ampere branch circuit. What is the minimum rating of the receptacle?
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Correct answer to question 4081
- B: 20 amperes
Explanation
210.21(B)(1) requires a single receptacle on an individual branch circuit to have an ampere rating not less than that of the branch circuit. A single 15-ampere receptacle on a 20-ampere individual circuit is not permitted.
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