CalculationsQuestion 2 of 110
In the standard dwelling calculation, what is the minimum load to include for two required small-appliance branch circuits plus one laundry branch circuit, before any demand factor?
a.3,000 VA
b.4,500 VA
c.6,000 VA
d.1,500 VA
Explanation
Each small-appliance and laundry circuit is figured at 1,500 VA. Two small-appliance circuits (2 x 1,500 = 3,000) plus one laundry circuit (1,500) equals 4,500 VA.
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