Question 12070 of 850 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
A 12,000 ft2 office building is calculated under the NEC 2026 using the unit load of 1.3 VA per ft2. What is the general lighting load?
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Correct answer to question 12070
- B: 15,600 VA
Explanation
Table 120.42(A) assigns offices 1.3 VA per ft2: 12,000 x 1.3 = 15,600 VA. Older editions used 3.5 VA, and 1.9 VA is the retail value.
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