May a single 20-ampere receptacle be installed on an individual 15-ampere branch circuit when its connected load is permitted?
- ANo; every individual circuit needs equal ratings for the listed equipment in normal service
- BOnly when two receptacles share the yoke
- CNo; it must be exactly 15 amperes
- Yes; the single receptacle rating is not less than the branch rating
Why D is correct
For a single receptacle on an individual branch circuit, the receptacle rating must not be less than the branch-circuit rating. A 20-ampere receptacle is not less than a 15-ampere circuit, while the connected load must still comply with the applicable limits.