The whole point of a modern electrical system, aside from safety, is to have power, fixtures, and devices where you want them. You’re only reading this chapter if you have an outdated system or if you’re building your own home or addition. Newer houses rarely need circuits added unless they are being physically expanded or you’re adding more power to an area such as an unfinished basement, a garage, or outdoors. Don’t underestimate your needs. If you’ve got the time, install all the receptacles a circuit can handle. You’re already tearing up the walls, why find out later that the one wall on which you didn’t install a device was where you could really use one? Use the current code as a guide whenever practical for lighting and receptacle requirements. The only time you must follow it is during a major remodel when all the walls are open in an existing room and you’re running new wiring or when you’re adding on.
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