When calculating the total load on a dwelling, the minimum VA to add for the two required small-appliance circuits is

When calculating the total load on a dwelling, the minimum VA to add for the two required small-appliance circuits is

• A. 1200 VA
• B. 3000 VA
• C. 1500 VA
• D. 2400 VA

Answer: (B)

In dwelling load calculations, the two required small-appliance circuits are treated as a fixed 1,500 VA each. Adding these together gives a minimum of 3,000 VA to be included in the total load. This conservative value reflects the potential demand from kitchen countertop receptacles and related appliances, even if not all are used at once. If additional small-appliance circuits exist, they are counted at the same rate, but the essential point for the two required circuits is 3,000 VA.

In dwelling load calculations, the two required small-appliance circuits are treated as a fixed 1,500 VA each. Adding these together gives a minimum of 3,000 VA to be included in the total load. This conservative value reflects the potential demand from kitchen countertop receptacles and related appliances, even if not all are used at once. If additional small-appliance circuits exist, they are counted at the same rate, but the essential point for the two required circuits is 3,000 VA.