Services & DistributionQuestion 33 of 521
Using the standard 3 VA/sq ft general lighting unit load, what is the general lighting load for a 2,000 sq ft dwelling (before demand factors)?
a.3,000 VA
b.4,500 VA
c.2,000 VA
d.6,000 VA
Explanation
Dwelling general lighting is computed at 3 VA per sq ft: 2,000 x 3 = 6,000 VA. The other choices misapply or omit the 3 VA/sq ft factor.
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