Thanks guys, I have read your post and last week had E-mail communication with NFPA personnel who agrees with the concept of adding circuits @ 1500va per if the load is justified and while his was not a formal interpertation, I think this is the way to go or at least recommend to the homeowner/contractor to prevent an inefficient system. As to enforcing the added circuits I guess I can't do it. There's usually no way of knowing what "portable" appliances will be used concurrently and unless it's called out on the print I can only recommend- if asked [Linked Image]

George Little