Skilled Trades 1201

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Skilled Trades 1201

• Common Regulations for Circuits

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Common Regulations for Circuits

• Receptacles
• Most widely used type of outlet used in the
  house

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Common Regulations for Circuits

• Receptacles
• Most widely used type of outlet used in the
  house
• There should be an outlet every 12 linear feet.

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Common Regulations for Circuits

• Receptacles
• Most widely used type of outlet used in the
  house
• There should be an outlet every 12 linear feet.
• Outlet should be mounted 12-17 inches above the
  floor.

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Common Regulations for Circuits

• Receptacles
• Maximum of 12 outlets permitted per
• 15 Amp circuit.

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Common Regulations for Circuits

• Receptacles (Continued)
• Some locations within the house have special
  requirements

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Common Regulations for Circuits

• Receptacles (Continued)
• Some locations within the house have special
  requirements.
• Kitchen Must have a minimum of two receptacle at
  counter top height.

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Common Regulations for Circuits

• Kitchen Receptacles (Continued)
• Receptacles must be split and controlled by two
  15 amp breakers.