joshtrevino
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I have some old NEC practice problems.
Problem:
What is the general lighting load for a 4000 square foot bank?
Answer:
From table 220.12 the general lighting load by occupancy of a bank is (3.5 va/sqft)*(4000 sqft)*(1.25) = 17,500va.
My question:
In NEC article 210.19(A)(1) it states to take 125% of all continuous loads when calculating general loading. Is this always the case? Would you agree with the solution? These examples use the 125% factor for several other load calculations including signs and track lighting. Thoughts?
Problem:
What is the general lighting load for a 4000 square foot bank?
Answer:
From table 220.12 the general lighting load by occupancy of a bank is (3.5 va/sqft)*(4000 sqft)*(1.25) = 17,500va.
My question:
In NEC article 210.19(A)(1) it states to take 125% of all continuous loads when calculating general loading. Is this always the case? Would you agree with the solution? These examples use the 125% factor for several other load calculations including signs and track lighting. Thoughts?