EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 3, Problem 38R
If a residence has two bathrooms, the Code states:
- a. The receptacles in each bathroom must be connected to a separate 20-ampere branch circuit. For two bathrooms, this would mean two circuits. (True) (False) (Circle the correct answer.)
- b. The receptacles in both bathrooms are permitted to be served by the same 20-ampere branch circuit. (True) (False) (Circle the correct answer.)
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