A residential kitchen has a total of 10 receptacles on a 20-ampere branch circuit. What is the minimum conductor size required for this circuit, according to 2026 NFPA 70 NEC?

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A residential kitchen has a total of 10 receptacles on a 20-ampere branch circuit. What is the minimum conductor size required for this circuit, according to 2026 NFPA 70 NEC?

10 AWG
B12 AWG
C14 AWG
D16 AWG

Exam tip

Always check the specific requirements for kitchen circuits, as they often have different conductor size requirements.

Why A is correct

According to 2026 NFPA 70 NEC Article 210.21(B)(1), the minimum conductor size for a 20-ampere branch circuit in a kitchen is 10 AWG. The other options are larger sizes typically used for different applications.

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A residential kitchen has a total of 10 receptacles on a 20-ampere branch circuit. What is the minimum conductor size required for this circuit, according to 2026 NFPA 70 NEC?

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