It seems to me, it is this idiot-proof mentality we have, not unlike being politically correct. I think like anything else, the nec goes over board. Arc-faults! All kitchen counter recept's to be gfi, no matter what the distance from the sink is. Marketing maybe ?$?$?$? The 6 switch per service rule, is that for derating reasons?? As for the tandem breakers, it is getting to the point where any house above 2500 sq. ft, requires twin 150's, not because of the load, but because of the circuits required to be dedicated. Dont get me wrong, I agree with the dedicating, but as for overloading a service, that is what calculations and main ocp's are for.
John
[This message has been edited by scjohn (edited 07-12-2003).]
