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Wirenut,

My opinion is based on the assumption that the AHJ (or local requirements)can set a limit on the number of openings on this type of branch circuit, which is usually the case. I don't know how else to say it. Using 220.14(J) simply gives you the minimum number of this type branch circuits in a dwelling. I never stated that it sets the limit on receptacles on this branch circuit.

Put two hundred receptacles on one branch circuit in a 20,000 square foot house and if the local requirements allow it or the AHJ says it's okay. I wouldn't argue with them! :)
 
This has become apples and oranges. The NEC does not limit the number of receptacles on a residential branch circuit.

The AHJ can adopt the NEC and make changes. What you then have is an adopted local code rule enforced by the local AHJ. I agree 100% that this is possible.
Until I see a written document that states otherwise there is no limit to the number of receptacles you may feed from a residential general purpose branch circuit.
 
pierre said:
Colosparker
1. No electrical inspector can set his/her own requirements. They will have to follow whatever writen code they happen to be referencing. 90.4 does not give the inspector the right to change a code requirement at his/her will.
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Right, and no politician can take a bribe. Just went to an IAEI meeting yesterday. They are still out there!!!!

Now if you would say " A good electrical inspector does not set their own rules...."

That is an accurate statement.
 
Larry,

I have dealt with lots of electrical inspectors in my 26 years of experience. The worst were the ones I knew while romexing houses back in the late 70's in Texas. Of course, I was young then and intimidated by their position. Nobody questioned their authority back then. You just did what they asked and hoped they'd give you the green tag, otherwise you'd hear about it from the boss.

A good electrical inspectors understands that he/she is not the Chief Electrical Inspector, or the Electrical Board.
 
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Larry,

I have dealt with lots of electrical inspectors in my 26 years of experience. The worst were the ones I knew while romexing houses back in the late 70's in Texas. Of course, I was young then and intimidated by their position. Nobody questioned their authority back then. You just did what they asked and hoped they'd give you the green tag, otherwise you'd hear about it from the boss.

I resemble those days.

A good electrical inspectors understands that he/she is not the Chief Electrical Inspector, or the Electrical Board.
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Agreed.
 
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