210.24 Branch-Circuit Requirements — Summary

The requirements for circuits that have two or more outlets or receptacles, other than the receptacle circuits of 210.11(C)(1), (C)(2), and (C)(3), are summarized in Table 210.24. This table provides only a summary of minimum requirements. See 210.19, 210.20, and 210.21 for the specific requirements applying to branch circuits.

Table 210.24 Summary of Branch-Circuit Requirements

Circuit Rating	15 A	20 A	30 A	40 A	50 A
Conductors (min. size):
Circuit wires1	14	12	10	8	6
Taps	14	14	14	12	12
Fixture wires and cords — see 240.5
Overcurrent Protection	15 A	20 A	30 A	40 A	50 A
Outlet devices:
Lampholders permitted	Any type	Any type	Heavy duty	Heavy duty	Heavy duty
Receptacle rating2	15 max. A	15 or 20 A	30 A	40 or 50 A	50 A
Maximum Load	15 A	20 A	30 A	40 A	50 A
Permissible load	See 210.23(A)	See 210.23(A)	See 210.23(B)	See 210.23(C)	See 210.23(C)
1These gauges are for copper conductors.
2For receptacle rating of cord-connected electric-discharge luminaires, see 410.62(C).