[whirly]

It is code in Canada to have a receptacle at the Breaker box on it's own 15Amp cct. My question is (Hopefully someone with Ontario Canada perspective) by code, does this have to remain on its own cct or is it a unfinished basement code?

If finishing a basement .. Can i use this cct to continue the run to other lights and receptacles in the rest of space ?

 

[joed]

You can use the circuit. It is put there in an unfinished basement so that there is at least one receptacle in the basement. There can be more receptacles up to 12 per circuit.

 

[whirly]

Awesome, Thanks JOED ..
I know i am asking ALOT of questions but i wanna get this right before the inspectors come in. Books just dont address these things ...

 

[PaliBob]

Interesting point on the Canadian code that makes good sense.

It is frustrating to me to sometimes find no outlets in basements or garages, not to mention lack of exterior outlets.

Does anybody know what is the current NEC on minimum outlets in these areas?

 

[dSilanskas]

Interesting point on the Canadian code that makes good sense.

It is frustrating to me to sometimes find no outlets in basements or garages, not to mention lack of exterior outlets.

Does anybody know what is the current NEC on minimum outlets in these areas?

The NEC in the usa is the same with the basement. You no longer need a outlet at the panel as long as there is one in the basement.
As for the outside of the house if your going by the 08 code you need one outlet in the front and back of a house. Also need an outlet on a pouch. I don't think that you are required to have any in a garage but I could be wrong. I always install at least one on each wall in a garage.