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Can a duplex receptacle be used as a splice point for other outlets in the circuit?

April 26, 2017circuit DUPLEX outlets point receptacle Splice Used

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Can a duplex receptacle be used as a splice point for other outlets in the circuit?

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I was under the impression that each box was to have a pigtail for the receptacle and not use the receptacle as a splice means. A10. This is a product standard issue, not a NEC requirement. Wiring devices are listed for this purpose. However, the continuity of a grounded (neutral) conductor for multiwire branch circuits shall not depend on device connections [300.13(B)]. Mike Holt’s Comment: If you disagree with any of my comments, please support your response with Code sections.