No problem NJ and I should mention that Roger D straighted me out on this 180 VA issue not to long ago. [Linked Image]

I think you started with 16 and 12 amps for 20 and 15 amp circuits respectively.

You do not have to count receptacles as continuous loads.

That being the case 13 outlets on a 20 amp circuit and 10 outlets on a 15 amp circuit would be NEC compliant.

However code compliance and good design are not always the same thing and some judgment must be applied.

The projects I work on are designed by engineers and it is common for them to only put 3 to 5 outlets on a 20 amp circuit.

Bob

Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts