[Journeyman] 15. Dwelling Branch Circuits and Receptacle Placement

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • Minimum required dwelling unit branch circuits including small-appliance, laundry, and bathroom circuits under the 2023 NEC • How small-appliance circuit rules prohibit general outlets while allowing specific code exceptions • The single-bathroom branch circuit exception permitting additional equipment on that individual circuit • General wall-space receptacle spacing rules, including continuous measurement around corners and floor-line wall breaks • Receptacle placement calculations along unbroken walls to maintain compliance with the 6-foot floor-line rule For independent study prep and practice tools, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/journeyman-electrician and https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 28, 2026 • NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (2023 edition): https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-70-standard-development/70 • ICC Certification Exam Catalog: https://www.iccsafe.org/certification-exam-catalog/