Planning & EstimatingQuestion 357 of 521
In a dwelling load calculation, what minimum load must be included for the two required small-appliance branch circuits?
a.1,500 VA
b.3,000 VA
c.4,500 VA
d.2,000 VA
Explanation
Each 20 A small-appliance branch circuit is figured at 1,500 VA, and at least two are required, so 2 × 1,500 = 3,000 VA. 1,500 VA covers only one circuit, and 4,500 VA would be three circuits.
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