Question 12020 of 931 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
Eight 14 kW ranges serve an apartment building. Under the NEC 2026, what is the range demand load on the service?
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Correct answer to question 12020
- D: 25.3 kW
Explanation
Column C gives 23 kW for eight ranges (Table 120.55). Each range is 2 kW over 12 kW, so the value rises 10 %: 23 x 1.10 = 25.3 kW.
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