Question 12061 of 931 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
Under the NEC 2026 optional calculation for an existing dwelling (120.83), how are the existing general loads treated?
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Correct answer to question 12061
- A: First 8 kVA at 100 %, rest at 40 %
Explanation
120.83 uses a single table in the 2026 edition: the first 8 kVA of load counts at 100 % and the remainder of the existing load at 40 %. New loads are then added with their own factors.
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