John Grabowski wrote:
I have an in-panel 20A gfci breaker which will soon be wired to
the outlet next to the sink in the bathroom . Later , when I add a
kitchen , I'd like to supply the outlets near the sink from the
same breaker , and here's the question - Is it OK to run 2
branches from the same breaker as long as I don't exceed the max
number of outlets ? I guess if it came right down to it I could
wire the other outlets from the one in the bath , but that's a
waste of copper IMO since I'd have to backtrack at least 15 ft .

You can't put the kitchen on with anything else, nor can you put the
bathroom on with anything else. You need 3 dedicated circuits (2 in
the kitchen, 1 in the bathroom)

Say what Willis ? This is NOT the only feed for the kitchen , it's
only for 2 outlets nearest the sink There will probably be more like
4 or 5 circuits for the kitchen , when you include lighting and
dedicated runs for the fridge , microwave etc .
The bathroom lights have their own 15A breaker , as do the living
room lights . The only thing in the bathroom this circuit will
feed is one outlet , which will seldom be used . We don't primp ...
nor do I shave .


*Gfretwell is correct. The code only permits the bathroom 20 amp
circuit to feed the bathroom receptacle. It is permissible to feed
multiple BATHROOM receptacles from the one 20 amp circuit. The
kitchen is required to have two 20 amp circuits that only feed the
kitchen and dining areas. Read articles 210.11(C) and 210.23(A)
Exception in the National Electrical Code or check with your local
inspector before you call for inspection.
John Grabowski
http://www.MrElectrician.TV
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Well , I don't know much about code as I don't work daily with wiring and
sparktricity ... but I can kinda see it and I'll just use that circuit to
power outlets in the master bath when I build it - it'll be on a common wall
with this bathroom better run a line to a conbox under the house before I
close up that wall ! . It's pretty easy to use a GFCI outlet in the string
and feed one more from it , which is probably what I'll do in the kitchen .
I have that breaker from a previous wiring config here at the camper , it
was in the temp power supply box .

Thanks for the info , you and gfretwell have helped me design the power
system for the next phases of construction . Oh , and out here in the
boonies we don't have inspections . All the more reason for me to ask
questions and solicit information , I fershure don't want to burn the place
down !
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Snag