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Monday, September 19, 2016
Question:
Residential, single dwelling. Bedroom 20 amp circuit can you run 14-2 off 12-2 conductors for single light from 15 amp switch
Chuck Ullmer
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Answer:
Hey Chuck thanks for your question. No. Conductors must have overcurrent protection as stated in 240.4. Section 240.4(D)(3) also limits the protection for 14 AWG copper conductors to 15 amperes.