There Is No Maximum Number of Receptacles Allowed on 15-

question 41

Multiple Choice

There is no maximum number of receptacles allowed on 15- or 20-ampere branch circuits in a house according to the NEC but it is suggested that the maximum number of receptacles permitted on a 15-ampere rated circuit be no more than 10 and the maximum number of receptacles permitted on a 20-ampere rated circuit be no more than __________.

• A) 12
• B) 13
• C) 14
• D) 15

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