NEC code requirement


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Old 02-21-07, 01:38 AM
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NEC code requirement

Does a refrigerator (residential) require a separate/ dedicated circuit? Currently, I have mine on one of two circuits serving the kitchen, however it was pointed out by someone that the refrigerator needed to be on its own circuit.
 
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It is good practice to have it dedicated, but NOT NEC required.
There may be some local code requirement though.
 
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Old 02-21-07, 07:35 AM
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Where I live it is covered by a local requirement.
The refridgerator gets a dedicated circuit and is not GFCI protected.
(They do sometimes allow a duplex receptacle to be installed rather than putting in a single (less common more expensive) outlet if it is hidden and not accessable because it is behind the fridge.

In your case, it is probably fine (if no local requirement exists). The only concern I would have would be if the outlet is on the load side of another GFCI receptacle. If it is, something else could pop out the GFCI and your fridge would shut off. I think this is why my local made the above a rule...
 
 

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