electrical plugs

[myerslp]

is there a limit on how many plugs can be on a 15 amp breaker?

 

[zbang]

Assuming it's regular 120v, zero plugs but as many receptacles as you want.

 

[iwire]

is there a limit on how many plugs can be on a 15 amp breaker?

In my opinion

Dwelling units - No limit

Non-dwelling units - Limited by the 180VA per receptacle requirement.

 

[jwjrw]

In my opinion

Dwelling units - No limit

Non-dwelling units - Limited by the 180VA per receptacle requirement.

I dont see anything limiting you to a certain number in the NEC. However common sense is probably called for here. I was taught that around 500sq ft
as a rule of thumb per lighting/rec circuit.

 

[roger]

I dont see anything limiting you to a certain number in the NEC.

How do you interpret 220.14(I)?

Dwelling units do not have a limit, 220.14(J)

Roger

 

[jwjrw]

How do you interpret 220.14(I)?

Dwelling units do not have a limit, 220.14(J)

Roger

I interpert 220.14 (I) to mean except (j) and (k) which (j) is a dwelling unit and that basically means 3va sq ft for lighting and recep loads for load calc. Maybe the way I worded my responce wasnt clear. There is nothing saying you can only have so many on a circuit.

Is that what you meant by how do I interpert 220.14(I)?

 

[JLH]

I have seen some local codes that limit the number of devices on a ckt. in residential construction. Eight devices is the limit I have noticed the most.

 

[jwjrw]

I have seen some local codes that limit the number of devices on a ckt. in residential construction. Eight devices is the limit I have noticed the most.

AHJ strikes again!

 

[George Stolz]

Also, take a look at the 2005 FAQs on this subject. If only for Jon's joke.

 

[jwjrw]

Also, take a look at the 2005 FAQs on this subject. If only for Jon's joke.

Thanks for that info George.