Question 12087 of 871 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
Under the NEC 2020 or 2023, an 8 kW cooktop and a 4 kW wall oven in the same kitchen are on one branch circuit. What is the branch circuit load?
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Correct answer to question 12087
- C: 8 kW
Explanation
Table 220.55 Note 4 lets the nameplates of a counter-mounted cooktop and up to two wall ovens in the same room be added and treated as one range: 8 + 4 = 12 kW, which takes 8 kW from Column C.
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