

In addition to the sections found in NEC Art.220, there is additional information about load calculations in NEC “Annex D Examples”.įeel free to contact us with questions about residential load calculations. To calculate the required wattage rating needed to supply the subpanel, multiply the total wattage (from the square footage and appliance calculations) times 1.25 to get the adjusted load. The NEC provides many methods of computing loads for residential occupancies.

Calculate fixed electric space heating loads at 100 of the total connected load. You are welcome to use these worksheets with your square footage measurements, your additional loads, and your HVAC loads to quickly and accurately determine your service requirements. A commercial occupancy has 75 linear feet of fixed multioutlet assem.

The automated worksheets accompanying this page are based on only five of the permitted methods of calculation found in NEC 220.
