Planning & EstimatingQuestion 392 of 521
A mercantile (store) occupancy has 5,000 ft² of floor area and a general lighting unit load of 3 VA/ft². What is the general lighting load?
a.15,000 VA
b.10,000 VA
c.5,000 VA
d.20,000 VA
Explanation
5,000 ft² × 3 VA/ft² = 15,000 VA. Using 2 VA/ft² or 1 VA/ft² would give the smaller values, so 15,000 VA is correct for the 3 VA/ft² figure given.
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