If your condo is brand new then at minimum that breaker and your wiring will be rated for 15 amps. Since you're not plugging into a 220 volt receptacle, we can reasonably assume that the breaker in question will be rated for 15 amps.
There's a few things that could be going on:
- You have more on that circuit than just a hall light. I'd be mighty surprised if in fact that's all you had on it - one light and some plugs.
- Improper wiring. Happens all the time. Pinched wiring is quite common.
- Your panel and breaker are Federated Pioneer brand. They suck.
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