Dedicated circuit kitchen rule for wet bar?

[Theodore]

Hi,
I know that I need every outlet within 6ft of my future basement wet bar to be GFCI protected. It's definitely not a kitchen (no stove in this room).
Do I need to a dedicated 20amp circuit to these breakers, as if it were a kitchen per NEC rules?

Side question: if I put a sink pump & sump under the sink cabinet, does this need to be on a GFCI too?

Thanks
theodore.

 

[DonL]

NO. But you should use a GFCI on everything.

The number 1 rule is to keep the wet bar well stocked.

Enjoy.

 

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[Jadnashua]

SOme of those big blenders have a quite large motor, and if you're say crushing ice, a good load on them. Then, maybe a small frig, maybe a hot water dispenser, then you decide to add an expresso machine...you get the idea, it could get quite power intensive.

I'd consider running 12/3 with two circuits using the shared neutral, but that probably won't work when GFCI protected, so that would bring you back to separate circuits. It's usually easier to do this at the beginning than as an afterthought when you realize you want more power there. You could always cap the ends if not needed immediately.

 

[Theodore]

Understood, and thanks for the advice. I'm just wondering if someone knows the code requirements. My main panel is filling up fast and if I can avoid a new circuit, I would like to.

 

[Jadnashua]

A subpanel may be your best choice.

 

[Homeownerinburb]

If your panel is filling up you might at least consider running a 20 amp, rather than 15 amp, to the area, in the off chance you have a considerable load. I doubt you would stress a 20 amp circuit.

 

[Reach4]

Also, you can use "tandem" breakers in many boxes. That doubles your number of circuits. If your box takes tandem breakers, you might use one now and leave an extra slot.

If you need AFCI breakers, I don't think they make tandem AFCI breakers yet.