Question 12003 of 731 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
A 3,200 ft2 one-family dwelling has three 20 A small-appliance circuits and one laundry circuit. Under the NEC 2026 standard method, what is the net demand load for these loads plus general lighting?
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Correct answer to question 12003
- C: 6,290 VA
Explanation
General lighting 3,200 x 2 VA = 6,400 VA; each small-appliance circuit counts 1,500 VA, so 3 x 1,500 + 1,500 laundry = 6,000 VA, total 12,400 VA. Demand: 3,000 VA at 100 % + 9,400 VA x 35 % = 6,290 VA (Table 120.45).
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