I don't believe you. Do you have any documentation? - Jim Katen, Oregon Check with local jurisdiction & Electricians. Rarely do you see #14 for outlets in new builds. All that I have seen, are #12 on 20 amp circuits. Lighting always on 15amp, most running #14. Problem is, I can back up my words by local code inspectors, and Electricians, along with NEC. I just inspected a new construction home yesterday. Lots of receptacle outlets wired with #14. Lots of receptacle outlets are sold out there with stab back connections that will *only* accept #14 wire. If you can back up your words with the NEC, please do. What section prohibits #14 on a circuit with receptacle outlets? - Jim Katen, Oregon By the NEC, Back stabbing is illegal, and jurisdiction inspectors will fail the who place if outlets are Backstabbed. Only ones that can, are GFCI & Commercial grade outlets, which have a plate inside that can be screwed down to grab the wire. Those are not considered "Back Stab" type outlets.