OESC 620.2 Definitions.

In Oregon, a “Separate Branch Circuit” related to elevators is a circuit dedicated solely for the purpose intended without other devices, systems or equipment connected to the circuit
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In Oregon, a “Separate Branch Circuit” related to elevators is a circuit dedicated solely for the purpose intended without other devices, systems or equipment connected to the circuit

NEC Article 100 defines a “Branch Circuit” as “The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet(s).”

In Oregon, an additional definition was added in 620.2 to define a “Separate Branch Circuit” specific to elevators:

620.2 Definitions.

Separate Branch Circuit. A circuit dedicated solely for the purpose intended without other devices, systems or equipment connected to the circuit.

Oregon amendments to the 2020 NEC® are located in “Table 1-E” of the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) which can be seen using the following link or the OESC PDF file located near the bottom of the screen: https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/codes-stand/Documents/21oesc-table1-e-2021April.pdf

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OESC 620.2 Definitions.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

According to the OESC, which of the following is considered a “separate branch circuit” for the purpose of supplying an elevator machine room?

A: A circuit connected to not more than 2 loads.
B: A circuit connected to not more than 3 loads.
C: A circuit dedicated solely for the purpose intended without other devices, systems or equipment connected to the circuit.
D: A circuit dedicated for supplying elevator equipment loads.
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