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Scott Lurndal

(Doug Miller) writes:
In article , wrote:

You are mistaken. The code requires a certain density of
receptacles in a bedroom. The ampacity of the branch circuit is
calculated based on the number of receptacles on a branch circuit

Please cite the article of the Code which contains that provision.

The density requirements are described in 210-52 (Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets).

The ampacity requirements are enumerated in section 210-23 (Permissable Loads);
while 210-23 doesn't explicitly reference the number of receptacles (other
than limiting a 20A branch circuit to 14 taps), common practice is to
account for the number of devices on a branch circuit when determining
the required ampacity.

scott