2006-08-26 17:02:03 · 9 answers · asked by mschaka77 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
since code varies from county to county, it is hard to tell, but you probably won't be using them all at the same time. if you are going to have them inspected call the county inspector. over loading you breaker is not dangerous, it will only trip the breaker and your will have to reset it.
2006-08-26 17:12:32 · answer #1 · answered by Country 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is NO _national_ code limit for residential construction, NONE. Your local codes however may dictate something different.
A good rule of thumb however is 10, as this IS the code limit for _commercial_ construction. Depending on what will be plugged in, the device may require a dedicated outlet (such as an over the range microwave or a dishwasher).
Why on earth you would want to put that many outlets on a single breaker I have no idea.
2006-08-27 17:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Codes are different from state to state, I would not recommend that many plugs on any size breaker. 20 Amp breakers are made for kitchen appliances usually. All light and wall plugs are rated at 15 amp
2006-08-27 00:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
So many wrong answers here.
The limit in the national electrical code for commercial is 13! Not 10, and certainly not smaller. This comes from 180VA per receptacle (1.5A). For residential work, there is no limit to the number of receptacles per circuit.
If you are wondering what makes code put in more than one general lighting circuit in a house, it is the 3VA/sq ft load. This would be 800 sq ft for a 20A circuit (600 sq ft for a 15A circuit). The square footage is the limit for residential.
2006-08-28 12:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by An electrical engineer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The National Electric Code allows 6 receptacles per 20A breaker. Receptacles are 20A breakers, light circuits are 15A.
2006-08-28 11:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. 8 is the code on this, 2.5 amps per plug. Make sure it is THHN #12 solid, or better yet stranded wire supplying the plugs. Most plugs are only good for 15 amps so to be in code you should use 20 amp grade plugs.
2006-08-27 00:09:14 · answer #6 · answered by svt 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No,8 or 9 max
2006-08-27 00:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by tim r 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
NO!! NO!!! NO!!! You can only have six receptacles on one breaker according to NEC.
2006-08-27 00:08:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no..maximum is 13 receptacles per circuit
2006-08-27 00:27:10 · answer #9 · answered by daveinsurprise 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋