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210.11(C)(4) Dwelling Unit Garage
Branch Circuits
Change Summary
• Another code cycle, another subtle change to Article
210.11(C)(4). The NEC once again is trying to clarify
branch circuit and receptacle requirements in
residential garages.
Article 210 Branch Circuits Not Over 1000 Volts ac,
1500 Volts dc, Nominal
210.11 Branch Circuits Required.
(C) Dwelling Units.
(4) Garage Branch Circuits. In addition to the number of
branch circuits required by other parts of this section, at least
one 120-volt, 20-ampere branch circuit shall be installed
to supply receptacle outlets, including those required by
210.52(G)(1) for attached garages and in detached garages
with electric power. This circuit shall have no other outlets.
Additional branch circuits rated 15 amperes or greater shall
be permitted to serve receptacle outlets other than those
required by 210.52(G)(1).
Exception No. 1: This circuit shall be permitted to supply outdoor
receptacle outlets.
Exception No. 2: Where the 20-ampere circuit supplies a single vehicle bay
garage, outlets for other equipment within the same garage shall be permitted
to be supplied in accordance with 210.23(A)(1) and (A)(2).
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