N.D. Admin Code 24.1-06-02-10 - (NEC 210) Branch circuits

Branch circuits shall comply with article 210, 2023 edition, National Electrical Code (first version, printed in 2022).

1. The total connected load shall be divided as evenly as practicable, between the two ungrounded conductors of a three-wire system and three conductors of a four-wire wye system.

2. In a dwelling unit, a separate circuit with disconnect shall be provided for the purpose of operating or controlling electrical equipment for primary source heating units. Wiring requirements for fixed electrical space heating equipment is provided under article 424, 2023 edition, National Electrical Code, (first version, printed in 2022).

3. A minimum of six 20-amp small appliance branch circuits shall be installed for counter receptacles in kitchens that are used to serve public gatherings at schools, churches, lodges, and similar buildings. Any island counter in these locations shall have at least one receptacle.

4. In dwelling occupancies. A minimum of three 20-amp small appliance branch circuits shall be installed to supply receptacle outlets in kitchen, pantry, dining room, and breakfast room. These circuits shall not supply other outlets and shall have conductors not smaller than no. 12. Two of these circuits shall supply receptacle outlets on or near work counter area and so arranged that adjacent receptacles are not on the same circuit.

5. In dwelling occupancies, one 20-amp bathroom circuit for receptacles shall not feed more than two bathrooms.

6. Fifteen and twenty ampere receptacles supplying sewer pumps and sump pumps shall not need arc fault circuit protection, but shall be ground-fault protected or a single receptacle on a dedicated circuit.

7. Fifteen and twenty ampere receptacles supplying power for garage door openers located in attached or detached garages associated with dwelling units shall be ground-fault protected or a single receptacle installed.

8. Portable cleaning equipment receptacle outlets shall be installed in corridors and located so that no point in the corridor along the floor line, measured horizontally, is more than twenty-five feet [7.62 meters] from an outlet.

9. Exception: 2023 edition, National Electrical Code (first version, printed in 2022), article 210.11(C)(4): Requirements shall not include buildings two hundred fifty square feet [23.23 square meters] or smaller.

10. Exception: 2023 edition, National Electrical Code (first version, printed in 2022), article 210.12(B): AFCI protection is not required for the following:

a. Refrigeration appliances if a single receptacle on a dedicated circuit is installed;

b. Furnaces used for main heating source.

11. Exception: 2023 edition, National Electrical Code (first version, printed in 2022), article 210.8(A): GFCI protection shall not be required for refrigeration appliances in dwelling units if a single receptacle on an individual branch circuit is installed.

12. Exception: 2023 edition, National Electrical Code (first version, printed in 2022), article 210.52(C)(2), island and peninsular countertops and work surfaces: receptacle outlets shall be permitted to be located not more than twelve inches [30.48 centimeters] below the countertop or work surface. Receptacles installed below a countertop or work surface shall not be located where the countertop or work surface extends more than six inches [15.24 centimeters] beyond its support base.

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N.D. Admin Code 24.1-06-02-10

Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2017-364, April 2017, effective 4/1/2017. Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2020-377, July 2020, effective 7/1/2020. Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2020-378, October 2020, effective 7/1/2020. Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-393, July 2024, effective 7/1/2024.

General Authority: NDCC 43-09-05

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-09-21, 43-09-22