Article 210-Branch Circuits

One or more 120V, 15A branch circuits shall be provided to supply bathroom(s) receptacle outlet(s) required by 210.52(D).

False

Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by _____ or appliances occupying assigned spaces shall not be considered as the required countertop or work surface outlets.

appliances fastened in place, appliance garages, and sinks or range tops

Where two or more branch circuits supply devices or equipment on the same yoke or mounting strap, a means to disconnect simultaneously the ungrounded supply conductors shall be provided _____.

at the point where the branch circuits originate

In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of 210.11, at least one 120V, 20A branch circuit shall be installed to supply receptacle outlets in _____ garages with electric power.

attached and detached

For the purposes of 210.65, examples of rooms that are not meeting rooms include _____.

auditoriums, schoolrooms, and coffee shops

Article 210 provides the general requirements for _____.

branch circuits

All single-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 50A or less and three-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 100A or less installed _____ of commercial occupancies shall have GFCI protection.

in bathrooms, on rooftops, and in kitchens

GFCI protection shall be provided for all 15A and 20A, 125V, single-phase receptacles _____ in dwelling unit kitchens.

installed to serve the countertop surfaces and within 6 ft from the top inside edge of the bowl of the sink

Receptacles installed behind a bed in the guest rooms in hotels and motels shall be located to _________________________, or the receptacle shall be provided with a suitable guard

prevent the bed from contacting an attachment plug

Receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops ___________________ to be installed in countertops of dwelling unit bathrooms.

shall be permitted

Where equipment, other than service equipment, requires dedicated equipment space as specified in 110.26(E), the required receptacle outlet shall be located within _____ the electrical equipment.

the same room or area as

Receptacles installed in a dwelling unit kitchen to serve countertop surfaces shall be supplied by not fewer than _____ small-appliance branch circuits.

two

A meeting room measuring 12 ft x 18 ft requires _____ floor receptacle outlet(s).

1

Receptacle outlets are required for kitchen countertops and work surfaces _____ in. and wider

12

Kitchen and dining room countertop receptacle outlets in dwelling units shall be installed on or above the countertop or work surface, but not more than _____ in. above the countertop or work surface.

20

Two or more _____ small-appliance branch circuits shall be provided to supply power for receptacle outlets in the dwelling unit kitchen, dining room, breakfast room, pantry, or similar dining areas.

20A

The recommended maximum total voltage drop on branch-circuit conductors is _____ percent.

3

In dwelling units, GFCI protection shall be provided for all 125V through 250V receptacles supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150V or less to ground where receptacles are installed within _____ ft from the top inside edge of the bowl of a sink.

6

Appliance receptacle outlets installed for a specific appliance in a dwelling unit, such as laundry equipment, shall be located within _____ of the intended location of the appliance

6 ft

Each meeting room of not more than _____ sq ft in other than dwelling units shall have outlets for nonlocking-type, 125V, 15A or 20A receptacles installed in accordance with 210.65(B)

1,000

Hallways in dwelling units that are _____ ft long or longer require a receptacle outlet.

10

The maximum rating of a single fixed in place utilization equipment supplied by a 20A multiple outlet branch circuit shall be no greater than _____.

10A

A meeting room with any floor dimension that is _____ ft or greater in any direction and that has a floor area of at least 215 sq ft shall have at least one floor receptacle outlet.

12

Where a branch circuit supplies continuous loads, or any combination of continuous and non-continuous loads, the rating of the overcurrent device shall not be less than the non-continuous load plus______ percent of the continuous load.

125

If a 20A branch circuit supplies multiple receptacles, the receptacles shall have an ampere rating of no less than _____.

15A

Receptacle outlets in or on floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets for dwelling unit wall spaces, unless they are located within _____ in. of the wall.

18

At least one receptacle outlet shall be located within _____ ft of the outer end of a peninsular countertop or work surface.

2

In a dwelling unit, a receptacle is required in any space _____ ft or more in width (including space measured around corners) and unbroken along the floor line by doorways and similar openings, fireplaces, and fixed cabinets that do not have countertops or similar work surfaces

2

Receptacle outlets installed on or above countertop or work surfaces shall be located not more than _____ in. above the countertop or worksurface.

20

An individual _______ branch circuit can supply a single dwelling unit bathroom for receptacle outlet(s) and other equipment within the same bathroom.

20A

The required number of receptacle outlets on fixed walls in meeting rooms shall be determined in accordance with _____.

210.52(A)(1) through (A)(4)

Receptacles installed for countertop and similar work surfaces as specified in 210.52(C) shall not be considered as the receptacle outlets required by __________ .

210.52(A).

For equipment requiring servicing, GFCI protection shall be provided for the receptacles required by _____.

210.63

Additional requirements for installing receptacles in dwelling unit countertops and work surfaces can be found in Article _____.

406

Conductors for feeders sized to prevent a voltage drop where the maximum total voltage drop on both feeders and branch circuits to the farthest outlet does not exceed _____ percent, will provide reasonable efficiency of operation.

5

The total rating of utilization equipment fastened in place, other than luminaires, shall not exceed _____ percent of a multiple outlet branch circuit rating.

50

All outdoor outlets for dwellings, other than those covered in 210.8(A)(3), Ex to (3), that are supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts-to-ground or less, _____, shall have ground-fault circuit- interrupter protection for personnel.

50A or less

In other than dwelling units, GFCI protection shall be provided for all 125V through 250V receptacles supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150V or less to ground, 50A or less, where receptacles are installed within _____ ft from the top inside edge of the bowl of a sink.

6

Receptacles installed below a countertop or work surface shall not be located where the countertop or work surface extends more than _____ in. beyond its support base.

6

When applying the general provisions for receptacle spacing to the rooms of a dwelling unit which require receptacles in the wall space, no point measured horizontally along the floor line of any wall space may be more than _____ ft from an outlet.

6

At least one receptacle outlet not more than _____ ft above a balcony, deck, or porch shall be installed at each balcony, deck, or porch that is attached to and accessible from a dwelling unit.

6 1/2

A meeting room that is at least 12 ft wide and that has a floor area of at least 215 sq ft shall have at least one receptacle outlet located in the floor at a distance not less than _____ from any fixed wall for each 215 sq ft or major portion of floor space.

6 ft

Foyers with an area greater than _____ sq ft shall have a receptacle located in each wall space 3 ft or more in width unbroken by doorways, windows next to doors that extend to the floor, and similar openings.

60

For an island or peninsular countertop, at least one receptacle outlet shall be provided for the first _____ sq ft or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface.

9

All 125V through 250V receptacles supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150V or less to ground installed in dwelling unit boathouses shall have _____ protection for personnel.

GFCI

All single-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 50A or less and three-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 100A or less installed in locker rooms with associated showering facilities shall be __________________.

GFCI protected.

All single-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 50A or less and three-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 100A or less installed indoors, in other than dwelling units, in damp and wet locations shall be________________.

GFCI protected.

In other than dwelling locations, ______________________ is required for all single-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 50A or less and three-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 100A or less in unfinished portions or areas of the basement.

GFCI protection

In dwelling units, outdoor receptacles can ______________________________.

NOT be connected to one of the 20A small-appliance branch circuits.

At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room and bathroom of a guest room or guest suite of hotels, motels, and similar occupancies. A receptacle outlet controlled by a wall switch may be used to meet this requirement in other than _____.

bathrooms and kitchens

Receptacles installed in bathrooms within six feet of the outside edge of a _____ shall have GFCI protection.

bathtub or shower stall

A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating not less than that of the __________.

branch circuit.

Section 210.52 provides rules for dwelling unit receptacle outlets. The receptacles required by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is located within _____.

cabinets or cupboards

Guest rooms or guest suites provided with permanent provisions for _____ shall have receptacle outlets installed in accordance with all of the applicable requirements for a dwelling unit in accordance with 210.52.

cooking

GFCI protection shall be provided for lighting outlets not exceeding 120 volts installed in _____.

crawl spaces

GFCI protection shall be provided for all 15A and 20A, 125V, single-phase receptacles installed in a dwelling unit _____.

garage and laundry area

120V, single-phase, 15A and 20A branch circuits supplying outlets and devices installed in _____ of hotels and motels shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6).

guest rooms

All 125V through 250V receptacles installed in crawl spaces at or below grade level of dwelling units, and supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150V or less to ground, shall _____________________________________.

have GFCI protection for personnel.

In other than dwelling locations, GFCI protection is required for all single-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 50A or less and three-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 100A or less in _____.

indoor damp and wet locations, locker rooms with associated showering facilities, garages, service bays, and similar areas other than vehicle exhibition halls and showrooms

In all occupancies for attics and underfloor spaces, utility rooms, and basements where a lighting outlet is installed for equipment requiring service, the lighting outlet shall be _____.

installed at or near the equipment

All 15A and 20A, 125V, single-phase receptacles installed in _____ of dwelling units shall have GFCI protection.

laundry areas, finished basements, and unfinished basements

Multiwire branch circuits shall supply only _____.

line-to-neutral loads

Receptacle outlet assemblies _____ for use in countertops or work surfaces are permitted to be installed in countertops or work surfaces.

listed

Where branch-circuit wiring in a dwelling unit is modified, replaced, or extended in any of the areas specified in 210.12(A), the branch circuit shall be protected by a _____.

listed outlet branch-circuit type AFCI located at the first receptacle outlet of the existing branch circuit

The required heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment receptacle outlet shall be located _____ the equipment.

on the same level

For attics and underfloor spaces, utility rooms, and basements in all occupancies, at least _____ lighting outlet(s) containing a switch or controlled by a wall switch shall be installed where these spaces are used for storage or contain equipment requiring servicing.

one

120V, single-phase, 15A and 20A branch circuits supplying _____ installed in dormitory unit bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, closets, bathrooms, and similar rooms shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6).

outlets and devices

For one- and two-family dwellings, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in each _____.

separate unfinished portion of a basement, attached or detached garage with electric power, and accessory building with electric power

Lighting outlets in guest rooms or guest suites ____________ permitted to be controlled by occupancy sensors that are located at a customary wall switch location and equipped with a manual override that allows the sensor to function as a wall switch.

shall be

In other than dwelling units, GFCI protection _________________ for all outdoor single-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 50A or less and three-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 100A or less.

shall be provided

All single-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 50A or less and three-phase receptacles rated 150V to ground or less, 100A or less installed in other than dwelling unit garages, service bays, and similar areas shall be GFCI protected, unless located in _____.

showrooms and vehicle exhibition halls

In dwelling units, when determining the spacing of receptacle outlets, _____ on exterior walls shall not be considered wall space.

sliding panels

All 125V through 250V receptacles located outdoors of dwelling units and supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150V or less to ground shall have GFCI protection for personnel except where receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied by a branch circuit dedicated to electric _____ equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with 426.28 or 427.22, as applicable.

snow-melting, de-icing, and/or pipeline and vessel heating

The number of receptacle outlets for guest rooms in hotels and motels shall not be less than that required for a dwelling unit. These receptacles can be located to be convenient for permanent furniture layout, but at least _____ receptacle outlet(s) shall be readily accessible.

two

There shall be a minimum of _____ receptacle(s) installed outdoors at a one-family dwelling and each unit of a two-family dwelling unit that is at grade level.

two

For one- and two-family dwellings, and multifamily dwellings, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in each separate _____ of a basement.

unfinished portion

Each multiwire branch circuit shall be provided with a means that will simultaneously disconnect all _____ conductors at the point where the branch circuit originates.

ungrounded

Where more than one nominal voltage system supplies branch circuits in a building, each _____ conductor of a branch circuit shall be identified by phase or line and system voltage class at all termination, connection, and splice points in compliance with 210.5(C)(1)(a) and (b).

ungrounded

The receptacle outlet for a dwelling unit bathroom shall be located on a(an) _____ adjacent to the basin or basin countertop, on the countertop, or on the side or face of the basin cabinet, and never more than 12 in. below the top of the basin or basin countertop.

wall or partition

A receptacle outlet shall be installed at each dwelling unit kitchen wall countertop and work surface space that is 12 in. or wider and receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than _____ in., measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space.

24

All 15A or 20A, 120V branch circuits that supply outlets or devices in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas, or similar rooms or areas shall be ______________.

AFCI protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter.

GFCI protection shall be provided for all 15A and 20A, 125V, single-phase receptacles in ____________________.

dwelling unit finished portions of basements intended as habitable space.

A 15A or 20A, 125V receptacle outlet shall be located within 25 ft of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment for _____ occupancies

dwelling, commercial, and industrial

In existing installations where a voltage system(s) already exists and a different voltage system is being added,____________ permissible to mark only the old system voltage.

it shall NOT be

In other than dwelling units, GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed in _____.

kitchens, unfinished areas of basements, and laundry areas

Branch circuits shall be rated in accordance with the maximum permitted ampere rating of the _____.

overcurrent device

In other than dwelling units, all single-phase receptacles rated 150 volts-to-ground or less, 50A or less and three-phase receptacles rated 150 volts-to-ground or less, 100A or less installed in(on) _____ shall have GFCI protection for personnel.

rooftops, kitchens, and bathrooms

A laundry receptacle outlet _______ be required in each dwelling unit of a multifamily building, if laundry facilities are provided on the premises for all building occupants

shall not

The required receptacle outlet for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, ____________________ connected to the load side of the equipment's branch-circuit disconnecting means.

shall not be

All 15A and 20A, 125V, single-phase receptacles installed in bathrooms of _____ shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection for personnel.

all occupancies