What are the key considerations for designing motor branch circuits?

Motor circuit design per NEC Article 430 requires: conductor sizing at 125% of motor FLC (full load current) from tables, overload protection at 115-125% of FLC (in motor starter), short circuit protection sized per motor type (typically 250% FLC for inverse-time breakers), disconnect within sight of motor, and proper starter selection (DOL, soft starter, VFD). Consider voltage drop for long runs, starting current impact, and coordination with upstream protection.