eral-purpose circuits should * be provided on the basis

eral-purpose circuits should * be provided on the basis of at least one 20-ampere circuit for each 500 square feet or at least one 15-ampere circuit for each 375 square feet of floor area* this type m circuit should be used to supply all lighting circuits throughout the house and all convenience outlets except those in the kitchen, dining area and laundry. A separate circuit should be provided for the kitchen and dining area and one for the laundry area. In checking the number ol general purpose circuits, you should also see that you have enough convenience outlets in each room. There should be no spot along a wall that is more than six feet_from an electrical outlet. Any section of wall suitable for placement of furniture should have at least one electrical outlet. Lezotte says, 'Electricity is a rhighty force that should be respected but not feared. When safely and properly handled, electricity is a clean, obedient willing servant, but if we violate the safety rules for its use, it can become an instantaneous murderer or unpredictable arsonist. “Even though we all know them, let's review some safety rules for using electricity. Never replace a blown fuse with a larger size fuse and never put a penny behind a blown fuse. Whenever tou get a shock from any piece of electrical equipment, be sure to locate and repair the cause before using the equipment again. When a fuse blows, find out why and fix it! Never work with energized electrical wires and always disconnect electrical equipment when repairing it. Never handle electrical appliances while in the bathtub or when standing on a wet floor.* When considering changes in your electrical system or when you have problems with it, your power supplier representative or a reliable local electrical contractor will be glad to help you, says Lezotte.