Re: 15 amp sockets and code?

On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:53:17 +0000 (UTC), ranck@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:

>Yesterday I got a call from someone asking about how to 
>wire up some sockets and lights in a basment remodel.
>The specific question was about the breaker size since
>the box the outlet came in specified a 15A breaker.
>I asked what guage wire he was running and since it was
>14ga told him to use 15A breakers.  
>
>Now the question.  Has the code changed in recent years
>to disallow 15A (NEMA 5-15) outlets on 20A circuits, assuming
>of course the circuit uses 12ga wire?  I know there used
>to be specific exemption for 15A rated outlets on 20A wiring.
>Have they taken that away, or was warning on the box some
>legal CYA?  Just curious.
>
>Bill Ranck
>Blacksburg, Va.

There still is. The only time you need a 20a receptacle is if there is
only one on the circuit.