Outlets Number on Branch Circuit

[BTSaw]

I'm almost afraid to ask. Is there a maximum number of receptacles allowed on a single 20-amp branch circuit in a bedroom? Currently I have seven outlets. I don't know if it matters, but the bedroom is approximately 150 sq ft.

 

[matt151617]

No. It's based on the anticipated load.

 

[Ironhorse]

I'm almost afraid to ask. Is there a maximum number of receptacles allowed on a single 20-amp branch circuit in a bedroom? Currently I have seven outlets. I don't know if it matters, but the bedroom is approximately 150 sq ft.

It is 4 and your screwed..lol.

It really depends on your amp draw for all the receptacles. I think your fine as long as your bathroom is not tied in...a lot are..and blowdryers use a lot of power...

 

[Speedy Petey]

No. It's based on the anticipated load.

Actually it's based on calculated load. See 220.14(J).

(J) Dwelling Occupancies. In one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings and in guest rooms or guest suites of hotels and motels, the outlets specified in (J)(1), (J)(2), and (J)(3) are included in the general lighting load calculations of 220.12. No additional load calculations shall be required for such outlets.

 

[hidollartoys]

Actually it's based on calculated load. See 220.14(J).

ACTUALLY... It is INCLUDED in the calculated load... which is based on the square footage of the dwelling.

The answer is... NO, there is not a maximum number of recepticals defined in the code.

 

[Speedy Petey]

ACTUALLY... It is INCLUDED in the calculated load... which is based on the square footage of the dwelling.

Yes, a much better way of stating it.

 

[ddawg16]

Well....actually....there 'are' some limits....

Laundry room....must has a single dedicated outlet...no other outlets can be on it..

Fridge....non-GFIC....but nothing else on it...

 

[sberry]

Yes, most of the specifics apply to bath and kitchen.

 

[Norcal]

Well....actually....there 'are' some limits....

Laundry room....must has a single dedicated outlet...no other outlets can be on it..

Fridge....non-GFIC....but nothing else on it...

Nothing in the NEC requiring a seperate circuit for a fridge.

 

[zuk123]

In Canada there does appear to be a limit on the number of "devices" on a circuit, and it seems to be 13 (from watching the various Mike Holmes shows.)

Nothing in the US though.

Code changed recently requiring arc fault protection in bedrooms, but there are lots of reasons why that wouldn't concern you.

Best answer to any electrical upgrade or change questions is to consult with a licensed electrician familiar with the standards and practices in your community.

zuk

 

[Ironhorse]

In the US...you need to have a recpt on a wall that is more them 4' I belive for a vac or maid services...that much I do remember...and of course you need a dedicated outlets for your washer, dryer, fridge, and one in the garage for a frezzer..gfci's in the baths, kitchen and garage's...etc. The pain in the *** that i am sure everyone is having with homes built in the 70's and 80's is trying to put a recpt in the center of your fireplace for a flatscreen...lol

 

[electures]

I'm almost afraid to ask. Is there a maximum number of receptacles allowed on a single 20-amp branch circuit in a bedroom? Currently I have seven outlets. I don't know if it matters, but the bedroom is approximately 150 sq ft.

No limit. You can have as many as you want.

 

[Speedy Petey]

In the US...you need to have a recpt on a wall that is more them 4' I belive for a vac or maid services...that much I do remember...and of course you need a dedicated outlets for your washer, dryer, fridge, and one in the garage for a frezzer..gfci's in the baths, kitchen and garage's...etc. The pain in the *** that i am sure everyone is having with homes built in the 70's and 80's is trying to put a recpt in the center of your fireplace for a flatscreen...lol

You need to check a lot of these facts.

A room wall space 24" or greater needs a receptacle.
You do NOT need a dedicated recep for a fridge, freezer, washer, etc, at least according to code.
I'm not sure if you are trying to quote code or just rules of thumb.

 

[Delta74]

List your location, here in the frozen North its actually 12 if no load is given

 

[Ironhorse]

You need to check a lot of these facts.

A room wall space 24" or greater needs a receptacle.
You do NOT need a dedicated recep for a fridge, freezer, washer, etc, at least according to code.
I'm not sure if you are trying to quote code or just rules of thumb.

Just basic rules of thumb...

 

[oleguy]

the rule of thumb i use is 1.5 amps per out let.so say a 20 amp ckt,divide 20 amps by 1.5 gives 13 recps per ckt.10 on a 15 amp ckt.doesn't mean you can't put more but is a good place to start..

 

[Nelson58]

NYC has tougher requirements. You need an outlet every 12 feet. (I added more). You need to use the 4x4 boxes and 12 ga wire with a separate ground on a 20 amp circuit. My electrician told me to put no more than 10 on my basement circuits, so I added another circuit. It was no big deal because I framed the basement out and did the roughing in myself. (I also alternated circuits in the rooms so if you blow one, the next one stays on.) The overhead lights should be on a separate circuit, so that if you blow an outlet, the lights stay on.

Nelson