Question for the home or professional electricians.

[LowFlyer]

Since I've been unemployed for almost a year (gettin' on my wife's nerves, so she wanted me to find something to do and I am gettin' close to retirement anyway), I've been finishing my full walk-out basement. I'm adding a 100 amp, 6 spaced sub-panel next to the main panel in the basement (2 spaces open, I'm adding a 100 amp CB to the main). I plan on using 2 of the spaces for 2-20 amp CBs for the new workshop and divide the others throughout the basement. The other spaces will be 4-15 amp CBs, thus adding up to 100 amp. I'm adding a full bathroom w/heated mats installed underneath the tiled floor, 4 light fixtures, fan and of course GFI.

My question is, is there a guideline to use on how many outlet or light fixtures that should used on each of the remaining 15 amp CBs?

[ReefBlue]

Just run 12 wire and make it a 20amp circuit and you can put 6 on there.

Lighting? Add up the draw of each fixture and don't exceed 80% of the wire's capacity.

14 wire=12 amps
12 wire=16 amps

But that is a hell of a lot of lighting if each light bulb takes up 1 amp.

[wa3ra]

Also, check your local code; you may need a bigger box, since you have to leave some spots open for 'future needs'. Doesn't make sense, but

I didn't write the NEC...I just teach it...

[NorthernRedneck]

Your plan sounds good. The only thing I would change would be to put the bathroom GFI and heated floor matts on a 20 amp cb. Everything else is good.The NEC doesn't apply to the do it yourselfer in your own home.

[BimmerJon]

Make sure you put in 20 amp switches and outlets.

Obvious but can be overlooked!

[whoshisface]

The electric company is going to report you for using soooo much electricity.. You better have a wind mill if you're growing pot j/k

[BimmerJon]

The electric company is going to send you christmas and birthday cards for using soooo much electricity

fixed...lol

[normanvin]

Its better to install a bigger box then what you will need to begin with. This way you have room for a few more circuits if you need them later.

[phillyd2]

The NEC doesn't apply to the do it yourselfer in your own home.

Really?

Are not local permits required which in turn would cause the NEC to apply?

[ReefBlue]

Your plan sounds good. The only thing I would change would be to put the bathroom GFI and heated floor matts on a 20 amp cb. Everything else is good.The NEC doesn't apply to the do it yourselfer in your own home.

The NEC always applies.

A DIY homeowner wouldn't need permits.