OfflineThere is no magic number of circuits required in a house. No more than 12 outlets and/or lights should be on a single branch circuit. The acceptable number of circuits is largely a function of lifestyle.
The distribution panel and subpanel (if there is one) will tell you the number of circuits in a house. You may have as few as four 120-volt branch circuits or as many as 42. We often see 10 to 20 such circuits. You have to make a judgment call about whether that’s adequate.
You will get some clues as you move through the house. For example, if there is only one electrical receptacle in each room, that isn’t enough. An insufficient number of plugs may encourage people to overuse extension cords, which isn’t safe.
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Thank you for sharing this information with us. As investors look at potential deals, electrical can be a big ticket item to update or upgrade. It is good to know some general things to look for when taking a look at homes and determining what repairs or updates may be needed. Believe and Achieve!
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