Started wiring the basement bathroom today. I'm using a 20 amp circuit to supply everything in the bathroom. I was getting ready to wire a switch to the light when I realized they were 15 amp switches. Is this acceptable or do I need a 20 amp switch. Thanks for the help!
I agree, and have personally installed hundreds if not thousands of 15 amp switches on 20 amp circuits, the majority of which were inspected. But just to stir up the pot, if it's ok to use a 15 amp switch, why not be allowed to use #14 from the switch to the fixture?
Of course, this would be a violation of 240.4(D) which limits #14 to 15 amps, but how is a 15 amp device allowed to be used on a 20 amp circuit.
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