> That's the way I saw it when I built my place. Seems kinda dumb, but
 > it seems most contracters will wire houses with lighting and outlets
 > shared. A good electrician will not tie them to the same room.
My electrician friend always puts the lights for one room on the receptacle 
circuit for a different room, just as you suggest.
 > I made an exception in one case where the power for the smoke
 > detectors are wired to the bedroom lights. That way I *know* there
 > are power to them.
That's an excellent idea!
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