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Kitchen GFCI Splits

Noctua
10 years ago

In Canadian Kitchens Code allows for 15 amp split receptacles or 20 amp receptacles. Max two outlets per run.

All Receptiveness within 1.5 meters (59 inches) must be GFCI protected.

This means in that zone i can use one 20 amp GFCI Plug with a 20 amp breaker and 12/2 wire or i could use 2 split 15 regular plugs with a dual pole 15 amp GFCI breaker and 14/3 wire.

I am wondering if i can run split 20 amp plugs off a dual pole 20 amp GFCI Breaker with 12/3 wire and still meet code... it is above minimum isn't it?

I can get the 20 amp GFCI breakers significantly cheaper than the 15s for some reason and the extra amps would be nice.

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