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When using the standard method for dwelling unit load calculations, the general lighting load is calculated at:

Apprentice Level📋 NEC Table 220.12Load Calculations
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Dwelling Unit Load Calculation — NEC 220 Dwelling — 2,400 sq ft PNL 200A Kitchen 2 Small Appliance Ckts @ 1,500 VA each = 3,000 VA Laundry 1 Laundry Circuit @ 1,500 VA = 1,500 VA General Lighting & Receptacles 2,400 sq ft × 3 VA/sq ft = 7,200 VA (NEC Table 220.12: 3 VA per sq ft for dwelling units) Standard Calculation — NEC 220.82: General Lighting: 2,400 × 3 VA = 7,200 VA Small Appliance: 2 × 1,500 = 3,000 VA Laundry: 1 × 1,500 = 1,500 VA Subtotal (before demand): 11,700 VA NEC Table 220.12 3 VA / sq ft
A

1 VA per square foot

B

2 VA per square foot

C

3 VA per square foot

D

5 VA per square foot

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