Planning & EstimatingQuestion 391 of 521
In a non-dwelling occupancy, 20 general-use receptacle outlets are installed. What load must be included for these receptacles?
a.1,800 VA
b.2,000 VA
c.4,000 VA
d.3,600 VA
Explanation
Non-dwelling receptacle outlets are calculated at 180 VA each: 20 × 180 = 3,600 VA. Using 90 VA or 100 VA each would produce the smaller distractor values.
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