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dbc,

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Look at column 4 in table 300-5 ('99 NEC)
As per 300-5 in Residential applications 120 volts or less and 20 amp circuit maximum if it is GFCI protected a cover of 12 inches minimum is all that is called for.


Bill

[This message has been edited by Bill Addiss (edited 07-07-2001).]