Laundry Code Handout

Part III. Required Outlets 210.50 General (C) Appliance receptacle outlets. 6; no; single receptacle.

Appliance receptacle outlets installed for specific appliances, such as laundry equipment, shall be installed within _____ feet of the intended location of the appliance Is a dryer outlet required by code to be installed in a dwelling unit? _____ What kind of receptacle would have to be used if the laundry is in the garage and is not GFCI protected?

20 amps

If the washer receptacle is a single outlet, it must be rated

210.11 (C) Dwelling Units (2) Laundry Branch Circuits; 1; 20; laundry; outlets

In addition to.. a least _____ additional ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply the _______ receptacle outlet (s). Such circuit shall have no other __________.

1; washer

In dwelling units, at least ______ receptacle outlet shall be installed in areas designated for the installation of laundry equipment. Is the "laundry" the washer or dryer?

4

Is the dryer outlet required to be a 3 prong or a 4 prong outlet?

3 prong

Is the laundry outlet required to be a 3 prong or a 4 prong outlet?

No

May lights be fed off the circuit that feeds the washer?

Yes; Yes

May the washer receptacle be a duplex receptacle rated at 15 amperes? _______ 20 amperes ________

Yes

May the washer receptacle be on the same circuit as other receptacles in the laundry room?

No

May the washer receptacle be on the same circuit as other receptacles outside the laundry room.

10; 3 w/ ground

What size and how many conductors are run to the dryer outlet ?

12; 2 w/ ground

What size and how many conductors are run to the washer outlet ?

Within 6 foot of a sink and duplex receptacle

What two things would cause the washer outlet to be GFCl protected if the laundry is in a laundry room

Single

What type of breaker is used on the following, a single pole or double pole? On the washer?