Question 12023 of 790 · California General Electrician Exam
A 3,200 ft2 one-family dwelling has three 20 A small-appliance circuits and one laundry circuit. Under the NEC 2020/2023 standard method, what is the net demand load for these loads plus general lighting?
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Correct answer to question 12023
- C: 7,410 VA
Explanation
General lighting 3,200 x 3 VA = 9,600 VA; each small-appliance circuit counts 1,500 VA, so 3 x 1,500 + 1,500 laundry = 6,000 VA, total 15,600 VA. Demand: 3,000 VA at 100 % + 12,600 VA x 35 % = 7,410 VA (Table 220.42 in 2020, Table 220.45 in 2023).
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