NEC 2023 Article 210 — Branch Circuits

Updated Apr 17, 2026

Branch circuit ratings, required outlets, and GFCI/AFCI protection. 210.8 mandates GFCI in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoor, and unfinished basements. 210.12 mandates AFCI in bedrooms and living areas.

Kitchen: minimum 2 × 20A small-appliance circuits plus dedicated circuits for dishwasher, disposal, fridge. Laundry: dedicated 20A circuit. Bathroom: dedicated 20A circuit.

category

Electrical — Branch Circuits

code body

NEC

code year

2023

adopted by

["ca-la","ca-sf","ca-sd","az-phx","az-tuc","nv-lv"]

source url

https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70

SOURCES

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