What is the general rule for placing receptacles in bedrooms?

• A. Install only on two opposite walls.
• B. Place outlets every 20 feet.
• C. At least one receptacle on each wall space and about every 12 feet.
• D. No outlets are required in bedrooms.

Answer: (C)

In bedrooms, the goal is to have power outlets reach across the room so you never have to stretch a cord more than about 6 feet to a receptacle. That means placing at least one outlet on every wall space and spacing them so no point along the wall is more than roughly 12 feet from an outlet. In practice, this ensures you can place furniture and use devices without relying on long cords across the floor. So outlets on only two opposite walls wouldn’t cover every wall space, spacing outlets every 20 feet would leave some spots too far from a receptacle, and bedrooms do require outlets. This rule keeps power accessible and safe in typical bedroom layouts.