Services & DistributionQuestion 34 of 521
A dwelling has two required small-appliance branch circuits and one laundry circuit. What is the total calculated load for these before demand factors?
a.4,500 VA
b.3,000 VA
c.1,500 VA
d.6,000 VA
Explanation
Per 220.52, each small-appliance and laundry circuit is figured at 1,500 VA: (2 x 1,500) + 1,500 = 4,500 VA. 3,000 VA omits the laundry circuit and 1,500 VA counts only one.
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