Outlets per circuit and microwave
Can anyone advise as to how many outlets I can put on a single circuit? I don't know what, if anything, the code says on this, but I've spent about an hour looking at it and can't find anything in the way of limitations. I want to put about 8-12 outlets on a 20 amp circuit, using 12-2 wire. The receptacles will be used in the living room and bedrooms (not bathroom or kitchen) - night lights, TV, radio, vacuum. Any problems with that? Would I be better served by splitting up the receptacles with 2 circuits? Is there a rule of thumb I should follow in terms of the number of outlets on a single 20 amp circuit?
Do you generally set up a dedicated circuit for a microwave? The local code says I only need one dedicated circuit for the fridge and 2 20 amp circuits in kitchen for use with small appliances. I am wondering whether its best to set up a dedicated circuit for the microwave, which, if I remember correctly, will draw close to 10 amps.