§ 2360.4. Outlet Devices.

Outlet devices shall have an ampere rating not less than the load to be served and shall comply with the following provisions:

(a) Where connected to a branch circuit having a rating in excess of 20 amperes, lampholders shall be of the heavy-duty type. A heavy-duty lampholder shall have a rating of not less than 660 watts if of the admedium type and not less than 750 watts if of any other type; and

(b) Receptacle outlets shall comply with the following provisions:

(1) A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating of not less than that of the branch circuit;

(2) Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle may not supply a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table 2360.4(b)(2).

Table 2360.4(b)(2) - Maximum Cord- and Plug-Connected Load to Receptacle

Circuit Rating	Receptacle Rating	Maximum Load
(Amperes)	(Amperes)	(Amperes)
15 or 20	15	12
20	20	16
30	30	24

(3) Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, receptacle ratings shall conform to the values listed in Table 2360.4(b)(3); or, where larger than 50 amperes, the receptacle rating may not be less than the branch-circuit rating.

Exception: Receptacles for one or more cord- and plug-connected arc welders shall have ampere ratings not less than the minimum branch-circuit conductor ampacity.

Table 2360.4(b)(3) - Receptacle Ratings for Various Size Circuits

Circuit Rating (Amperes)	Receptacle Rating (Amperes)
15	Not over 15
20	15 or 20
30	30
40	40 or 50
50	50

HISTORY

1. New section filed 5-5-2008; operative 5-5-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Labor Code 142.3(a)(3) (Register 2008, No. 19).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.