Question 12071 of 850 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
What general lighting load applies to a 6,000 ft2 retail store under the NEC 2026 unit load table?
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Correct answer to question 12071
- C: 11,400 VA
Explanation
Retail occupancies take 1.9 VA per ft2 (Table 120.42(A)): 6,000 x 1.9 = 11,400 VA. The 2 VA value of 120.41 is for dwelling units only.
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