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	Subject - Bathroom GFI Circuit ChicoMarin When you install a GFI breaker as a dedicated circuit for a bathroom can you hook up the lights and fan to that circuit as long as you don't exceed 80 percent of the breaker size. David Hyatt Yes 210.11(c)3 ex 1 in accordance with 210.23(a)2 50% of breaker rating to the best of my knowledge ChicoMarin Thanks David Electricman Also the dedicated circuit must be for that bathroom alone,no other bathrooms allowed on that circuit. craig The whole circuit must also be rated for 20 amps JimmyDee I'll let the NEC speak for itself here. Article 210.23 (A) exception; The small branch circuit, laundry branch circuits, and bathroom branch circuits required in a dwelling unit(s) by 210.11(C)(1), (2) and (3) shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that section. Article 210.11(3) exception; Where the 20-ampere circuit supplies a single bathroom, outlets for other equipment within the same bathroom shall be permitted to be supplied in accordance with 210.23(A) Jim