Question 12093 of 749 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam

NEC 2020/2023 220.83(A): an existing 1,600 ft2 dwelling with two small-appliance and one laundry circuit, a 12 kW range, 5 kW dryer and 4.5 kW water heater gets no new heating or AC. What is the calculated load?

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Correct answer to question 12093

  • A: 17,120 VA

Explanation

Total load = 4,800 lighting (3 VA/ft2) + 4,500 + 12,000 + 5,000 + 4,500 = 30,800 VA. 220.83(A) takes the first 8 kVA at 100 % and the rest at 40 %: 8,000 + 22,800 VA x 0.4 = 17,120 VA.

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