JD>  There can be as many as 20 outlets on a 20-amp branch circuit.
JD> I'm not sure, but I think National Electric Code says 6 outlets max 
 JD> on a single branch circuit. Running 20 would be way out of line, 
 JD> code or not; there's too much chance for overloading the circuit.
Sorry, that was a typo. It should have been 10. 
NEC places no limit on the number of outlets connected to a general 
lighting or small-appliance branch circuit. As a rule of thumb I limit my 
runs to ten outlets, preferably less.
Section 223-b sets a limit of 1,500 VA, with each outlet rated at 180-VA. 
This would limit the number of outlets to eight per branch circuit. 
However, it goes on to except "lighting fixtures, general illumination, 
and small appliance branch circuits" from the above.
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