hi,
i beleive it is permissible to tap a 20A branch circuit with #14 according to 210.19 A4 and 210.24.

this is a common practice.

if you take a 8 inch piece of #12 and connect that from the 20A branch circuit to a single pole switch then go from the load side of the switch to a ligting outlet with two or more fixtures using #14 that is totally legal.

it may also be allowed in oter sections of the code...

it would not be allowed on a cord and plug connected load

-regards

frodo



[This message has been edited by frodo (edited 09-03-2002).]