Question 7055 of 925 · California General Electrician Exam
At what percentage of the total heater load must branch-circuit conductors and overcurrent devices for fixed electric space heating be sized?
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Correct answer to question 7055
- A: 125 percent
Explanation
Article 424 treats fixed electric space heating as a continuous load, so branch-circuit conductors and overcurrent devices are sized at no less than 125 percent of the total load of the heaters and any motors.
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