Question: When was it first required to have two 20 amp circuits servicing the kitchen A) 1959
B) 1962
C) 1965
D) 1968
Answer: A) 1959 From the 1959 NEC code cycle
Article 220-3 b Receptacle Circuits, Dwelling Occupancies
For the small appliance load in kitchen, laundry, pantry, dining room and breakfast room of dwelling occupancies, two or more 20 ampere branch circuits in addition to the branch circuits specified in Paragraph 220-3 (a or b) shall be provided for all receptacle outlets (other than outlets for clocks) in these rooms, and such circuits shall have no other outlets.