In Reply to: RE: Wise to keep in mind.... posted by Pooge on November 14, 2013 at 19:33:59:
...your understanding of code reqmts is not my understanding. Don't have the book in front of me so I can't cite chapter and verse but I believe there are considerations beyond simple branch circuit protection. Practically, a standard 15 or 20A outlet on 30A branch circuit would allow an appliance with an 18GA SPT type cord to be attached to it. It's my understanding that #18 cord may fail catastrophically when subjected to the instantaneous fault current that a 30A breaker might pass before opening the circuit.
But hey, I'm not a code expert so that's why I'd be consulting a pro if my needs went beyond the commonplace. In the spirit of education, if you can point me to the portion of the code that permits (or doesn't prohibit) what you state it does, I'll learn something and so may a few others around here.
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