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Circuit Requirements

General Purpose: 15A, 120V
3 watts per sq ft minimum
Kitchen/Bathroom: 20A, 120V
GFCI protection required
Large Appliances: 30A, 240V
Dedicated circuits

Wire Sizing

14 AWG: 15A maximum
General lighting circuits
12 AWG: 20A maximum
Kitchen and bathroom circuits
10 AWG: 30A maximum
Large appliances

Panel Sizing

100A Panel: Small homes
Up to 1,500 sq ft
200A Panel: Standard homes
Most residential applications
400A Panel: Large homes
Over 3,000 sq ft