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    A 20 amp circuit can support no more than 10 outlets used for general lighting purposes. Garbage disposals and dishwashers require a dedicated 20 amp circuit. A laundry room with a washing machine must have its own 20 amp circuit. These standards are found in the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC).

    Source:

    Minimum Residential Electrical Reqirements

    Resource:

    National Fire Protection Association

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