Code Q&A: Branch Circuit Requirements

July 7, 2016

NEC guidelines on whether guest rooms follow the same branch circuit requirements as dwelling units

Q. Are guest rooms and guest suites required to follow the same branch circuit requirements as dwelling units?

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A. Guest rooms and guest suites provided with permanent provisions for cooking must have branch circuits installed in accordance with the dwelling unit requirements of Art. 210 [210.18]. See the definitions of “guest room” and “guest suite” in Art. 100.

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