Planning & EstimatingQuestion 358 of 521
How much load must be included for the laundry branch circuit in a dwelling load calculation?
a.1,000 VA
b.3,000 VA
c.1,500 VA
d.750 VA
Explanation
The laundry branch circuit is calculated at 1,500 VA. That is the same figure used per small-appliance circuit; 3,000 VA would be two circuits and the other values are not code-specified figures.
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