How many..

[gjl327]

Hi everyone

I'm in the process to building a home theatre/office. I'm just a do-it-yourselfer, I know electricity, but no code.
I am wondering how many outlets I'm allowed to have per circuit. I'm making some adjustments to a circuit which would end up giving it 13 outlets all run thru a GFI plug.
Seems like a bit much to me, I'm considering splitting the circuit into 2.

Any info would be greatly appreciated

Gerald Lauz?

[electric-ed]

Hi Gerald,
The Canadian Electrical Code permits a maximum of 12 outlets on a circuit when receptacles are included. I think you would be wise to divide that load into two circuits as you suggested. The code permits more than 12 outlets on a circuit only when the connected load is known and cannot be increased by the user, such as fluorescent lighting loads.

Hope we have been able to help.

Electric Ed

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[gjl327]

Thanks ..
I'm off tomorrow to get an aditional circuit breaker

GJL

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