NEC 2014 dedicated circuits?

11 years ago

Full kitchen remodel, NEC 2014 is code in my area. From what I can tell I need a dedicated circuit for the above-the-stove microwave (20A), another for the refrigerator (15A), another for the dishwasher (15A), two more for small appliance, counter-top outlets (20A) and of course one more for lights (15A). So I need 6 total circuits for my kitchen, is that correct? I was hoping I could get away with refrigerator and microwave on the same 20A circuit, but I guess not.

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User
11 years ago
That is pretty much what you "should" have, but the refrigerator could be on one of the two small appliance circuits. You could run a 15 amp to the microwave, if you confirm it with the installation instructions of the MW, but I have always run dedicated 20 amps to both the MW and refrigerator. You will also want to use a 20 amp circuit for the dishwasher in order to cover the garbage disposal.
monstertaco
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for the response. I've decided to run a 20 amp to the microwave, a 20 amp to the dishwasher (I've got it on good authority that I can share this with a garbage disposal) and a 20 amp to the refrigerator. I will be sharing the refrigerator circuit with one other outlet - not one of the counter-top outlets.
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jlbos8393
11 years ago
You may regret this when a GFI trips and the fridge stops running!
monstertaco
Original Author
11 years ago
Fridge outlet will not be GFCI.
Ron Natalie
11 years ago
Note that if you install under-sink receptacles for the garbage disposal and/or dishwasher, these must be GFCI protected. This is a change from the prior code.
User
11 years ago
"210.8(D) Kitchen Dishwasher Branch Circuit.

GFCI protection shall be provided for outlets that supply dishwashers installed in dwelling unit locations."

There is no mention of the word "receptacle" anywhere in this code. The dishwasher must be GFCI protected no matter how it is wired.
Ron Natalie
11 years ago
That's an additional requirement, also new. In prior codes, a receptacle installed under the sink (whether you are considering it for dishwashers or garbage disposals or what) escaped the requirement for GFCI as the code for "within 6' of sinks" used to say "other than kitchens."
User
11 years ago
Monster2333 has already gone over the receptacle GFCI code in depth on another thread.
monstertaco
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi all, sorry for the delay - I've been a bit out of touch over the last few days. Thanks for the responses. As Fred mentioned, I did have this in more detail in another thread and I think I'm good to go. I will have:

20A circuit with AFCI/GFCI breaker for the dishwasher and disposal

Two 20A circuits with AFCI/GFCI breakers for small appliance counter-top outlets (outlet for gas stove's igniter and clock will be on one of these circuits as well)

20A circuit with AFCI breaker for OTR microwave

20A circuit with AFCI breaker for refrigerator and one convenience floor-level outlet

15A circuit with AFCI breaker for lights

I've spoken to the local electrical inspector and I'm all set. Thanks again.