Renovation · CEC Section 26 Outlet Spacing
Room Circuit Planner
Rough out the required receptacle outlets, lighting circuits, and wire requirements for any newly framed or renovated room.
1. Room Layout Specs
2. Recommended Outlets & Circuits
CEC 12ft (3.6m) Receptacle RuleMINIMUM REQUIRED RECEPTACLES
5 Outlets
RECOMMENDED BRANCH CIRCUITS
2 Circuits (1 AFCI Plug + 1 Light)
WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATION
14/2 NMD90 Copper (15A)
CEC Rule 26-712: No point along unusable wall space shall be further than 1.8 m (6 ft) from a receptacle (12 ft / 3.6 m maximum spacing).
Receptacle Placement Rules
- Any usable wall space 900 mm (3 ft) or wider requires a receptacle.
- Hallways longer than 4.5 m (15 ft) require at least one outlet.
- Bedroom and living room receptacle circuits must be AFCI protected at the breaker.
Planning a floor's circuits
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