Yes maybe, depending on what you are doing.
1) Electric Code generally says Maximum 12 boxes per electric circuit controlled by 1 circuit breaker. If you have more boxes, then your house can fail inspection IF inspector finds problem. But it is a minor problem if wire size, breaker size, and amp loads are safely matched.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-switches.html#add2) Reason for the code: so there is not power loss to last box when many things are drawing power from same circuit, which can cause overheating of circuit and trip breaker, and cause heat damage to some electronic devices and motors.
Which is why you are asking the question.
3) In practical terms, if you are adding outlets to run another light bulb, then you will probably not notice any problem.
However if you are adding plugs so you can run shop tools, or blower motor, or compressor etc, then that can be a problem.
For example if wire is too long, there will be power loss to motor which will cause motor overheating and shorten life of equipment.
4) Solution.
Calculate total amps and watts expected on that circuit.
Add up watts of everything running at same time.
Volts x amps = watts
120 volt microwave uses 1500 watts, how many amps?
Amps = watts divided by volts, so 1500 watts divided by 120 volts = 12.5 amps.
Compare your total expected amp usage to charts on following link.
Make sure you have correct wire and circuit breaker for expected amps. Oversizing wire and breaker are good idea.
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