While remodeling a residential bathroom, an apprentice wires a new 20A receptacle directly to the vanity light switch circuit without GFCI protection. What specific code violation has occurred?
Answers
AThe receptacle needs AFCI, not GFCI protection
BBathroom receptacles must have GFCI protection and be on a dedicated 20A circuit
CLights and receptacles must share a 15A AFCI circuit
DThe receptacle must be on a 15A circuit
Correct answer: B — Bathroom receptacles must have GFCI protection and be on a dedicated 20A circuit
NEC requires bathroom receptacles to be GFCI protected and supplied by a dedicated 20A branch circuit that does not serve other areas.
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