ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues 14 gauge wire on 20 amp circuit?

I don't see how pulling #12 could cause problems; you could pull #10 home runs if you wanted to, they're both rated for the maximum allowable circuit current that the breaker is supposed to allow. However, If you were pulling the same size conductors on a 20A protected circuit, I would be concerned about the #14's.
What problems do you see arising from your situation?

Shawn.

The biggest problem I see is somebody changing the breaker size in the future, nobody knows what size wire is down stream, without considerable tracing.

Highground

Wiring in Mexico Ya gotta be Kidding , I've seen pics of there wiring.

The OP said NEW Mexico.

On occasions where I upsize the homerun for distance I clearly label in sharpie what amperage to breaker it at.
"15 amps Only" for instance.
If the circuit has any 14 in it I don't want someone coming along behind me and thinking "This should have a 20 on it."

It seems Wire_twister's inspector is telling him he HAS to install 14AWG switch legs in his 20A circuit.
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Why? I wonder what he's thinking.