1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B): Load Limit for Shared-Circuit Receptacles
Where a branch circuit supplies two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle may not supply a total cord- and plug-connected load greater than the maximum specified in Table S-4. Employers must keep plug-in loads within that limit.
Key takeaways
- 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S).
- OSHA cited it 70 times in the last 3 years, in 70 inspections, with $85,332 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MN (43), NV (10), CT (8).
- Related part: 1910.304(b) Branch circuits (279 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B) is one requirement inside 1910.304 Wiring design and protection, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart S). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(B) Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle may not supply a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4; and 70 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.304.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Top states: MN (43), NV (10), CT (8), WA (6), NC (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSIC FLOORS & INTERIORS, LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $11,524 |
| IGNITE TEEN TREATMENT LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $10,046 |
| PARKER PLASTICS NEVADA L.L.C | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | $6,454 |
| THE POINT CASINO | KINGSTON, WA | $5,627 |
| BOGARTS BONE APPETIT | LAS VEGAS, NV | $4,688 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.304(b) Branch circuits 279 citations
- 1910.304(b)(4) Outlet devices 137 citations
- 1910.304(b)(3) Ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel 102 citations
- 1910.304(b)(4)(ii) 70 citations
- 1910.304(b)(3)(i) 69 citations
- 1910.304(b)(2) Receptacles and cord connectors 37 citations
- 1910.304(b)(3)(ii) 30 citations
- 1910.304(b)(2)(ii) 23 citations
- 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(C) 19 citations
- 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A) 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does this rule limit?
The total cord- and plug-connected load a receptacle may supply when the branch circuit serves two or more receptacles or outlets.
Where is the maximum load listed?
In Table S-4 of 29 CFR 1910.304.
Does this apply to a receptacle alone on its own circuit?
No. This paragraph covers receptacles on branch circuits supplying two or more receptacles or outlets.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.304 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.