Electrical · IRC 2021 §E3702.3
15 and 20 A Branch Circuit Load Limits
Two bars drawn to scale: one cord-and-plug item limited to 80 percent of the circuit rating, fastened equipment to 50 percent where lighting or portable loads share the circuit.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §E3702.3.
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