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Originally Posted by Zeke
Well, for starters, every receptacle in the kitchen must be protected by a GFCI as well as the laundry. A recep is required over any counter with a wall behind 2 feet or longer and must not be more than 4' apart. Recep's on each side of the sink must not be more than 2' from edge of said sink. Islands and peninsulas require at least one recep but could be more depending on dimensions.
Individual circuits required for DW, GD, Micro, hood, fridge, trash compactor and could be more depending on any one item's electrical draw. Not less than 2 convenience circuits but they are not limited to 1 recep per circuit. Lighting is separate.
This is all ad lib from memory, not the way to approach electrical work. So any corrections are welcome. And I didn't even touch on AFCI's which are now required in all areas of the home living space except the baths. The garage, crawl space, attic, and outdoors are not considered living spaces but sunrooms are.
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Dedicated circuits are pretty much the same here and are limited to that specific appliance. Refrig can have a clock receptacle. Arc fault is for all receptacles here except sump pump if labelled, kitchen counters, fridge , lighting , central vacuum , C/M and Smoke detectors, and bathroom. If the garage is attached to the home it is included in the definition of "dwelling unit" and requires Arc fault. GFCI here is for locations near water sources and outside under 8 feet high. I am told the 2018 rules for Arc fault will include lighting but cannot verify. I hope it doesn.t because my cost for one combination Arc fault is 75 dollars. Thank you very much for the comparison. I should have stated I was quoting from the CEC, my apologies to all for the confusion.