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# Feeder Sizing
# Conductor Sizing
## "The 80% Rule"
"The 80% Rule" is a rule of thumb
referring to a common convention of several articles
including:
- [[nfpa-70_article-210_branch-circuits#210.19(A)(1) General.]]
- [[nfpa-70_article-215_feeders#215.2(A)(1) General.]]
which paraphrased states:
> ... the minimum conductor size shall have an ampacity
> not less than the noncontinuous load
> plus 125 percent of the continuous load
When the rule is repeated,
the noncontinuous load is ignored
and it is stated that conductors are suitable
for 80% their listed rating,
since 80% is the reciprocal of 125%.
## Branch Circuits
### Receptacle Branch
> [!important]
> There is no maximum number of receptacles per circuit _in any occupancy_.
It is a common misconception that the limit
can be calculated with a formula like
$$
\frac{1.25(180VA)}{120V} = 1.875A, \quad \frac{20A}{1.875A} = 10.\bar{6}
$$
but the 180VA per yoke load specified in
[[nfpa-70_article-220_load-calculations#220.14(I) Receptacle Outlets.|220.14(I)]]
is specifically for calculating service and feeder sizing.
Per [[nfpa-70_article-210_branch-circuits#210.19(A)(1) General.|210.19(A)(1)]]
a receptacle branch circuit's load
is the load of the equipment intended to be served by it.
## Feeders
> [!cite] 250.122 Size of Equipment Grounding Conductors
> **(A) General.** Copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum
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Rank by total cost of install.
## Complexity to Ignore
### Complexity to Ignore
### Conductor Material
#### Conductor Material
Tinned copper and copper-clad aluminum conductors
can be assumed out of scope.
## Complexity to Respect
### Complexity to Respect
#### Equipment Grounding Conductor Material
Wire and EGC conductors are usually assumed to match,
but it is sometimes preferable to use a copper EGC
with high-amp aluminum parallel feeds.
but it is sometimes necessary to use a copper EGC with aluminum wires,
either for spec requirements or conduit fill considerations.
## Voltage Drop
$$
V_d = \frac{ I \times R \times L \times M }{ P }
$$
where
- $V_d$ = Voltage Drop in volts ($V$)
- $I$ = Current in Amperes ($A$)
- $R$ = Linear resistance in ohms per foot ($\Omega\text{ft}^{-1}$)
- $L$ = Length of wire one way in feet ($\text{ft}$)
- $M$ = Multiplier
- $2$ for 1-phase
- $\sqrt{3}$ for 3-phase
- $P$ = Number of parallel runs
It is often more useful to know the maximum length
a certain wiring configuration is suitable for.
$$
L = \frac{ V_d }{ I \times M } \times \frac{ P }{ R }
$$
- $L$ = Max length of wire one way in feet ($\text{ft}$)
- $\frac{ V_d }{ I \times M }$ = Max circuit resistance in ohms ($\Omega$)
- $\frac{ P }{ R }$ = ??? in feet per ohm ($\text{ft}\Omega^{-1}$)
> [!info] Ohm's Law
> $$
> V = I \times R, \quad R = \frac{ V }{ I }, \quad I = \frac{ V }{ R }
> $$
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# Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations
## Part I. General
### 110.1 Scope.
This article covers general requirements
for the examination and approval, installation and use,
access to and spaces about electrical conductors and equipment;
enclosures intended for personnel entry;
and tunnel installations.
> [!info] Informational Note:
> See Informative Annex J for information regarding ADA accessibility design.
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### 110.14 Electrical Connections.
Because of different characteristics of dissimilar metals,
devices such as pressure terminal
or pressure splicing connectors and soldering lugs
shall be identified for the material of the conductor
and shall be properly installed and used.
Conductors of dissimilar metals
shall not be intermixed in a terminal or splicing connector
where physical contact occurs between dissimilar conductors
(such as copper and aluminum or aluminum and copper-clad aluminum),
unless the device is identified for the purpose and conditions of use.
Materials such as solder, fluxes, inhibitors, and compounds,
where employed, shall be suitable for the use
and shall be of a type that will not adversely affect
the conductors, installation, or equipment.
Connectors and terminals for conductors more finely stranded
than Class B and Class C stranding as shown in Chapter 9, Table 10,
shall be identified for the specific conductor class or classes.
#### 110.14(C) Temperature Limitations.
The temperature rating associated with the ampacity of a conductor
shall be selected and coordinated so as not to exceed the lowest
temperature rating of any connected termination, conductor, or device.
Conductors with temperature ratings higher than specified for
terminations shall be permitted to be used
for ampacity adjustment, correction, or both.
##### 110.14(C)(1) Equipment Provisions.
The determination of termination provisions of equipment
shall be based on 110.14(C)(1)(a) or (C)(1)(b).
Unless the equipment is listed and marked otherwise,
conductor ampacities used in determining equipment termination provisions
shall be based on Table 310.16 as appropriately modified by 310.12.
* (a) Termination provisions of equipment for circuits rated 100 amperes or less,
or marked for 14 AWG through 1 AWG conductors,
shall be used only for one of the following:
* (1) Conductors rated 60°C (140°F).
* (2) Conductors with higher temperature ratings,
provided the ampacity of such conductors
is determined based on the 60°C (140°F) ampacity of the conductor size used.
* (3) Conductors with higher temperature ratings
if the equipment is listed and identified for use with such conductors.
* (4) For motors marked with design letters B, C, or D,
conductors having an insulation rating of 75°C (167°F) or higher
shall be permitted to be used,
provided the ampacity of such conductors
does not exceed the 75°C (167°F) ampacity.
* (b) Termination provisions of equipment
for circuits rated over 100 amperes,
or marked for conductors larger than 1 AWG,
shall be used only for one of the following:
* (1) Conductors rated 75°C (167°F)
* (2) Conductors with higher temperature ratings,
provided the ampacity of such conductors
does not exceed the 75°C (167°F) ampacity of the conductor size used,
or up to their ampacity if the equipment is listed and identified
for use with such conductors
##### 110.14(C)(2) Separate Connector Provisions.
Separately installed pressure connectors shall be used with conductors at the ampacities not exceeding the ampacity at the listed and identified temperature rating of the connector.
Informational Note:
With respect to 110.14(C)(1) and (C)(2),
equipment markings or listing information may additionally restrict
the sizing and temperature ratings of connected conductors.
#### 110.14(D) Terminal Connection Torque.
Tightening torque values for terminal connections
shall be as indicated on equipment
or in installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.
An approved means shall be used to achieve the indicated torque value.
Informational Note No. 1:
Examples of approved means of achieving the indicated torque values
include torque tools or devices such as shear bolts
or breakaway-style devices with visual indicators
that demonstrate that the proper torque has been applied.
Informational Note No. 2:
The equipment manufacturer can be contacted
if numeric torque values are not indicated on the equipment
or if the installation instructions are not available.
Informative Annex I of UL Standard 486A-486B, Standard for Safety-Wire Connectors,
provides torque values in the absence of manufacturer's recommendations.
Informational Note No. 3:
Additional information for torquing threaded connections and terminations
can be found in Section 8.11 of NFPA 70B-2019, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.
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# NEC Article 210 Branch Circuits
## Part I. General Provisions
### 210.1 Scope.
This article provides the general requirements for branch circuits.
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### 210.11 Branch Circuits Required.
Branch circuits for lighting and for appliances,
including motor-operated appliances,
shall be provided to supply the loads calculated in accordance with 220.10.
In addition, branch circuits shall be provided for specific loads not covered by 220.10
where required elsewhere in this Code
and for dwelling unit loads as specified in 210.11(C).
#### 210.11(A) Number of Branch Circuits.
The minimum number of branch circuits
shall be determined from the total calculated load
and the size or rating of the circuits used.
In all installations, the number of circuits
shall be sufficient to supply the load served.
In no case shall the load on any circuit exceed the maximum specified by 220.18.
#### 210.11(B) Load Evenly Proportioned Among Branch Circuits.
Where the load is calculated on the basis of volt-amperes per square meter or per square foot,
the wiring system up to and including the branch-circuit panelboard(s)
shall be provided to serve not less than the calculated load.
This load shall be evenly proportioned
among multioutlet branch circuits within the panelboard(s).
Branch-circuit overcurrent devices and circuits
shall be required to be installed only to serve the connected load.
#### 210.11(C) Dwelling Units.
##### 210.11(C)(1) Small-Appliance Branch Circuits.
In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section,
two or more 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits shall be provided
for all receptacle outlets specified by 210.52(B).
##### 210.11(C)(2) Laundry Branch Circuits.
In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section,
at least one additional 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided
to supply the laundry receptacle outlet(s) required by 210.52(F).
This circuit shall have no other outlets.
##### 210.11(C)(3) Bathroom Branch Circuits.
In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section,
one or more 120-volt, 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided
to supply bathroom(s) receptacle outlet(s) required by 210.52(D)
and any countertop and similar work surface receptacle outlets.
Such circuits shall have no other outlets.
Exception:
Where the 20-ampere circuit supplies a single bathroom,
outlets for other equipment within the same bathroom
shall be permitted to be supplied in accordance with 210.23(A)(1) and (A)(2).
##### 210.11(C)(4) Garage Branch Circuits.
In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section,
at least one 120-volt, 20-ampere branch circuit shall be installed
to supply receptacle outlets required by 210.52(G)(1)
for attached garages and in detached garages with electric power.
This circuit shall have no other outlets.
Exception:
This circuit shall be permitted to supply
readily accessible outdoor receptacle outlets.
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## Part II. Branch-Circuit Ratings
### 210.18 Rating.
Branch circuits recognized by this article
shall be rated in accordance with the maximum permitted ampere rating
or setting of the overcurrent device.
The rating for other than individual branch circuits
shall be 15, 20, 30, 40, and 50 amperes.
Where conductors of higher ampacity are used for any reason,
the ampere rating or setting of the specified overcurrent device
shall determine the circuit rating.
> [!important] Exception:
> Multioutlet branch circuits greater than 50 amperes
> shall be permitted to supply nonlighting outlet loads on industrial premises
> where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure
> that only qualified persons service the equipment.
### 210.19 Conductors -- Minimum Ampacity and Size.
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#### 210.19(A) Branch Circuits Not More Than 600 Volts.
##### 210.19(A)(1) General.
Branch-circuit conductors shall have an ampacity
not less than the larger of 210.19(A)(1)(a) or (A)(1)(b)
and comply with
[[nfpa-70_article-110_requirements-for-electrical-installations#110.14(C) Temperature Limitations.|110.14(C)]]
for equipment terminations.
* (a) Where a branch circuit supplies continuous loads
or any combination of continuous and noncontinuous loads,
the minimum branch-circuit conductor size
shall have an ampacity not less than the noncontinuous load
plus 125 percent of the continuous load in accordance with
[[nfpa-70_article-310_conductors_for_general_wiring#310.14 Ampacities for Conductors Rated 0 Volts 2000 Volts.|310.14]].
* (b) The minimum branch-circuit conductor size
shall have an ampacity not less than the maximum load to be served
after the application of any adjustment
or correction factors in accordance with
[[nfpa-70_article-310_conductors_for_general_wiring#310.15 Ampacity Tables.|310.15]].
##### 210.19(A)(2) Branch Circuits with More than One Receptacle.
Conductors of branch circuits supplying more than one receptacle
for cord-and-plug-connected portable loads
shall have an ampacity of not less than the rating of the branch circuit.
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### 210.21 Outlet Devices.
Outlet devices shall have an ampere rating
that is not less than the load to be served
and shall comply with 210.21(A) and (B).
#### 210.21(A) Lampholders.
Where connected to a branch circuit having a rating in excess of 20 amperes, lampholders
shall be of the heavy-duty type. A heavy-duty lampholder
shall have a rating of not less than 660 watts if of the admedium type,
or not less than 750 watts if of any other type.
#### 210.21(B) Receptacles.
##### 210.21(B)(1) Single Receptacle on an Individual Branch Circuit.
A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit
shall have an ampere rating
not less than that of the branch circuit.
> [!important] Exception No. 1:
> A receptacle installed in accordance with 430.81(B).
> [!important] Exception No. 2:
> A receptacle installed exclusively for the use of a cord-and-plug-connected arc welder
> shall be permitted to have an ampere rating
> not less than the minimum branch-circuit conductor ampacity
> determined by 630.11(A) for arc welders.
> [!info] Informational Note:
> See the definition of receptacle in Article 100.
##### 210.21(B)(2) Total Cord-and-Plug-Connected Load.
Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets,
a receptacle shall not supply a total cord-and-plug-connected load
in excess of the maximum specified in Table 210.21(B)(2).
##### Table 210.21(B)(2) Maximum Cord-and-Plug-Connected Load to Receptacle
| Circuit Rating (Amperes) | Receptacle Rating (Amperes) | Maximum Load (Amperes) |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| 15 or 20 | 15 | 12 |
| 20 | 20 | 16 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
##### 210.21(B)(3) Receptacle Ratings.
Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets,
receptacle ratings shall conform to the values listed in Table 210.21(B)(3),
or, where rated higher than 50 amperes,
the receptacle rating shall not be less than the branch-circuit rating.
> [!important] Exception No. 1:
> Receptacles installed exclusively
> for the use of one or more cord-and-plug-connected arc welders
> shall be permitted to have ampere ratings
> not less than the minimum branch-circuit conductor ampacity
> determined by 630.11(A) or (B) for arc welders.
> [!important] Exception No. 2:
> The ampere rating of a receptacle
> installed for electric discharge lighting
> shall be permitted to be based on 410.62(C).
##### Table 210.21(B)(3) Receptacle Ratings for Various Size Circuits
| Circuit Rating (Amperes) | Receptacle Rating (Amperes) |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------- |
| 15 | Not over 15 |
| 20 | 15 or 20 |
| 30 | 30 |
| 40 | 40 or 50 |
| 50 | 50 |
##### 210.21(B)(4) Range Receptacle Rating.
The ampere rating of a range receptacle
shall be permitted to be based on a single range demand load
as specified in Table 220.55.
### 210.22 Permissible Loads, Individual Branch Circuits.
An individual branch circuit
shall be permitted to supply any load for which it is rated,
but in no case shall the load exceed the branch-circuit ampere rating.
### 210.23 Permissible Loads, Multiple-Outlet Branch Circuits.
In no case shall the load exceed the branch-circuit ampere rating.
A branch circuit supplying two or more outlets or receptacles
shall supply only the loads specified according to its size
as specified in 210.23(A) through (D)
and as summarized in 210.24 and Table 210.24.
#### 210.23(A) 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits.
A 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit
shall be permitted to supply lighting units
or other utilization equipment,
or a combination of both,
and shall comply with 210.23(A)(1) and (A)(2).
> [!important] Exception:
> The small-appliance branch circuits,
> laundry branch circuits, and bathroom branch circuits
> required in a dwelling unit(s) by 210.11(C)(1), (C)(2), and (C)(3)
> shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that section.
##### 210.23(A)(1) Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment Not Fastened in Place.
The rating of any one cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment not fastened in place
shall not exceed 80 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating.
##### 210.23(A)(2) Utilization Equipment Fastened in Place.
The total rating of utilization equipment fastened in place, other than luminaires,
shall not exceed 50 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating
where lighting units, cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment not fastened in place,
or both, are also supplied.
#### 210.23(B) 30-Ampere Branch Circuits.
A 30-ampere branch circuit
shall be permitted to supply fixed lighting units
with heavy-duty lampholders in other than a dwelling unit(s)
or utilization equipment in any occupancy.
A rating of any one cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment
shall not exceed 80 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating.
##### 210.23(C) 40and 50-Ampere Branch Circuits.
A 40- or 50-ampere branch circuit
shall be permitted to supply cooking appliances
that are fastened in place in any occupancy.
In other than dwelling units,
such circuits shall be permitted to supply
fixed lighting units with heavy-duty lampholders,
infrared heating units,
or other utilization equipment.
#### 210.23(D) Branch Circuits Larger Than 50 Amperes.
Branch circuits larger than 50 amperes
shall supply only nonlighting outlet loads.
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# Article 215 Feeders
## 215.1 Scope.
This article covers the installation requirements, overcurrent protection requirements, minimum size, and ampacity of conductors for
feeders.
Exception:
Feeders for electrolytic cells as covered in 668.3(C)(1) and (C)(4).
#### 215.2 Minimum Rating and Size.
#### 215.2(A) Feeders Not More Than 1000 Volts.
#### 215.2(A)(1) General.
Feeder conductors shall have an ampacity
not less than the larger of 215.2(A)(1)(a) or (A)(1)(b)
and shall comply with 110.14(C).
- (a) Where a feeder supplies continuous loads
or any combination of continuous and noncontinuous loads,
the minimum feeder conductor size shall have an ampacity
not less than the noncontinuous load plus 125 percent of the continuous load.
- (b) The minimum feeder conductor size
shall have an ampacity not less than the maximum load to be served
after the application of any adjustment or correction factors
in accordance with
[[nfpa-70_article-310_conductors_for_general_wiring#310.14 Ampacities for Conductors Rated 0 Volts 2000 Volts.|310.14]].
Exception No. 1:
If the assembly, including the overcurrent devices protecting the feeder(s),
is listed for operation at 100 percent of its rating,
the ampacity of the feeder conductors shall be permitted to be not less
than the sum of the continuous load plus the noncontinuous load.
Exception No. 2:
Where a portion of a feeder is connected at both its supply and load ends
to separately installed pressure connections as covered in 110.14(C)(2),
it shall be permitted to have an ampacity
not less than the sum of the continuous load plus the noncontinuous load.
No portion of a feeder installed under this exception
shall extend into an enclosure containing either the feeder supply
or the feeder load terminations, as covered in 110.14(C)(1).
Exception No. 3:
Grounded conductors that are not connected to an overcurrent device
shall be permitted to be sized at 100 percent
of the continuous and noncontinuous load.
Informational Note No. 1:
See Examples D1 through D11 in Informative Annex D.
Informational Note No. 2:
Conductors for feeders, as defined in Article 100,
sized to prevent a voltage drop exceeding 3 percent
at the farthest outlet of power, heating, and lighting loads,
or combinations of such loads,
and where the maximum total voltage drop on both feeders and branch circuits
to the farthest outlet does not exceed 5 percent,
will provide reasonable efficiency of operation.
Informational Note No. 3:
See 210.19(A), Informational Note No. 4, for voltage drop for branch circuits.
#### 215.2(A)(2) Grounded Conductor.
The size of the feeder circuit grounded conductor
shall not be smaller than that required by 250.122,
except that 250.122(F) shall not apply
where grounded conductors are run in parallel.
Additional minimum sizes shall be as specified in 215.2(A)(3)
under the conditions stipulated.
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# Article 220 Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Load Calculations
## Part I. General
### 220.1 Scope.
This article provides requirements
for calculating branch-circuit, feeder, and service loads.
Part I provides general requirements for calculation methods.
Part II provides calculation methods for branch-circuit loads.
Parts III and IV provide calculation methods for feeder and service loads.
Part V provides calculation methods for farm loads.
Informational Note No. 1:
See examples in Informative Annex D.
Informational Note No. 2:
See Figure 220.1 for information on the organization of Article 220.
### Figure 220.1 Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Load Calculation Methods.
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### 220.14 Other Loads -- All Occupancies.
In all occupancies, the minimum load for each outlet
for general-use receptacles and outlets not used for general illumination
shall not be less than that calculated in 220.14(A) through (M),
the loads shown being based on nominal branch-circuit voltages.
Exception:
The loads of outlets serving switchboards and switching frames in telephone exchanges
shall be waived from the calculations.
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#### 220.14(A) Specific Appliances or Loads.
An outlet for a specific appliance
or other load not covered in 220.14(B) through (M)
shall be calculated based on the ampere rating
of the appliance or load served.
#### 220.14(B) Electric Dryers and Electric Cooking Appliances in Dwellings and Household Cooking Appliances Used in Instructional Programs.
Load calculations shall be permitted
as specified in 220.54 for electric dryers
and in 220.55 for electric ranges and other cooking appliances.
#### 220.14(C) Motor Outlets.
Loads for motor outlets shall be calculated
in accordance with the requirements in 430.22, 430.24, and 440.6.
#### 220.14(D) Luminaires.
An outlet supplying luminaire(s) shall be calculated
based on the maximum volt-ampere rating of the equipment
and lamps for which the luminaire(s) is rated.
#### 220.14(E) Heavy-Duty Lampholders.
Outlets for heavy-duty lampholders
shall be calculated at a minimum of 600 volt-amperes.
#### 220.14(F) Sign and Outline Lighting.
Sign and outline lighting outlets
shall be calculated at a minimum of 1200 volt-amperes
for each required branch circuit specified in 600.5(A).
#### 220.14(G) Show Windows.
Show windows shall be calculated
in accordance with either of the following:
- (1) The unit load per outlet as required in other provisions of this section
- (2) At 200 volt-amperes per linear 300 mm (1 ft) of show window
#### 220.14(H) Fixed Multioutlet Assemblies.
Fixed multioutlet assemblies used in other than dwelling units
or the guest rooms or guest suites of hotels or motels
shall be calculated in accordance with (H)(1) or (H)(2).
For the purposes of this section,
the calculation shall be permitted
to be based on the portion that contains receptacle outlets.
- (1) Where appliances are unlikely to be used simultaneously,
each 1.5 m (5 ft) or fraction thereof
of each separate and continuous length
shall be considered as one outlet of not less than 180 volt-amperes.
- (2) Where appliances are likely to be used simultaneously,
each 300 mm (1 ft) or fraction thereof
shall be considered as an outlet of not less than 180 volt-amperes.
#### 220.14(I) Receptacle Outlets.
Except as covered in 220.14(J) and (K),
receptacle outlets shall be calculated at not less than 180 volt-amperes
for each single or for each multiple receptacle on one yoke.
A single piece of equipment consisting of a multiple receptacle
comprised of four or more receptacles
shall be calculated at not less than 90 volt-amperes per receptacle.
This provision shall not be applicable to the receptacle outlets
specified in [[nfpa-70_article-210_branch-circuits#210.11(C)(1) Small-Appliance Branch Circuits.|210.11(C)(1)]]
and [[nfpa-70_article-210_branch-circuits#210.11(C)(2) Laundry Branch Circuits.|(C)(2)]].
#### 220.14(J) Dwelling Units.
In one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings,
the minimum unit load shall be not less than 33 volt-amperes/m$^2$ (3 volt-amperes/ft$^2$).
The lighting and receptacle outlets specified in 220.14(J)(1), (J)(2), and (J)(3)
are included in the minimum unit load.
No additional load calculations shall be required for such outlets.
The minimum lighting load shall be determined using the minimum unit load
and the floor area as determined in 220.11 for dwelling occupancies.
Motors rated less than 18 hp and connected to a lighting circuit
shall be considered part of the minimum lighting load.
- (1) All general-use receptacle outlets of 20-ampere rating or less,
including receptacles connected to the circuits in 210.11(C)(3) and 210.11(C)(4)
- (2) The receptacle outlets specified in 210.52(E) and (G)
- (3) The lighting outlets specified in 210.70
#### 220.14(K) Office Buildings.
In office buildings, the receptacle loads
shall be calculated to be the larger of (1) or (2):
- (1) The calculated load from 220.14(I)
after all demand factors have been applied
- (2) 11 volt-amperes/m$^2$ or 1 volt-ampere/ft$^2$
#### 220.14(L) Other Outlets.
Other outlets not covered in 220.14(A) through (K)
shall be calculated based on 180 volt-amperes per outlet.
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# Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring
## Part I. General
#### 310.1 Scope.
This article covers general requirements for conductors
rated up to and including 2000 volts
and their type designations, insulations, markings,
mechanical strengths, ampacity ratings, and uses.
These requirements do not apply to conductors that form an integral part of equipment,
such as motors, motor controllers, and similar equipment,
or to conductors specifically provided for elsewhere in this Code.
Informational Note:
For flexible cords and cables, see Article 400.
For fixture wires, see Article 402.
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## Part II. Construction Specifications
### 310.4 Conductor Constructions and Applications.
Insulated conductors shall comply with [[#Table 310.4(A) Conductor Applications and Insulations Rated 600 Volts|Table 310.4(A)]]
and [[#Table 310.4(B) Thickness of Insulation for Nonshielded Types RHH and RHW Solid Dielectric Insulated Conductors Rated 2000 Volts|Table 310.4(B)]].
Informational Note:
Thermoplastic insulation may stiffen at temperatures lower than 10°C (+14°F).
Thermoplastic insulation may also be deformed at normal temperatures
where subjected to pressure, such as at points of support.
### Table 310.4(A) Conductor Applications and Insulations Rated 600 Volts
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### Table 310.4(B) Thickness of Insulation for Nonshielded Types RHH and RHW Solid Dielectric Insulated Conductors Rated 2000 Volts
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## Part III. Installation
### 310.10 Uses Permitted.
The conductors described in [[#310.4 Conductor Constructions and Applications.|310.4]]
shall be permitted for use in any of the wiring methods covered in Chapter 3
and as specified in their respective tables
or as permitted elsewhere in this Code.
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### 310.14 Ampacities for Conductors Rated 0 Volts 2000 Volts.
#### 310.14(A) General.
##### 310.14(A)(1) Tables or Engineering Supervision.
Ampacities for conductors shall be permitted to be determined by tables as provided in 310.15 or under engineering supervision, as provided in 310.14(B).
Informational Note No. 1:
Ampacities provided by this section
do not take voltage drop into consideration.
See 210.19(A), Informational Note No. 4, for branch circuits
and 215.2(A), Informational Note No. 2, for feeders.
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### 310.15 Ampacity Tables.
#### 310.15(A) General.
Ampacities for conductors rated 0 volts to 2000 volts
shall be as specified in the Ampacity Table 310.16 through Table 310.21,
as modified by 310.15(A) through (F) and 310.12.
Under engineering supervision,
ampacities of sizes not shown in ampacity tables
for conductors meeting the general wiring requirements
shall be permitted to be determined by interpolation of the adjacent conductors
based on the conductor's area.
The temperature correction and adjustment factors
shall be permitted to be applied to the ampacity
for the temperature rating of the conductor,
if the corrected and adjusted ampacity does not exceed the ampacity
for the temperature rating of the termination
in accordance with the provisions of 110.14(C).
Informational Note No. 1:
Table 310.16 through Table 310.19 are application tables
for use in determining conductor sizes on loads
calculated in accordance with Part II, Part III, Part IV, or Part V of Article 220.
Ampacities result from consideration of one or more of the following:
* (1) Temperature compatibility with connected equipment, especially the connection points.
* (2) Coordination with circuit and system overcurrent protection.
* (3) Compliance with the requirements of product listings or certifications. See 110.3(B).
* (4) Preservation of the safety benefits of established industry practices and standardized procedures.
Informational Note No. 2:
For conductor area see Chapter 9, Table 8, Conductor Properties.
Interpolation is based on the conductor area
and not the conductor overall area.
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Informational Note No. 3:
For the ampacities of flexible cords and cables, see 400.5.
For the ampacities of fixture wires, see 402.5.
Informational Note No. 4:
For explanation of type letters used in tables
and for recognized sizes of conductors for the various conductor insulations,
see Table 310.4(A) and Table 310.4(B).
For installation requirements,
see 310.1 through 310.14 and the various articles of this Code.
For flexible cords,
see Table 400.4, Table 400.5(A)(1), and Table 400.5(A)(2).
#### 310.15(B) Ambient Temperature Correction Factors.
##### 310.15(B)(1) General.
Ampacities for ambient temperatures
other than those shown in the ampacity tables
shall be corrected in accordance with Table 310.15(B)(1) or Table 310.15(B)(2),
or shall be permitted to be calculated using Equation 310.15(B).
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$$
I\prime = I \sqrt{\frac{ T_c -T_{a}\prime }{ T_c - T_a }}
$$
where:
* $I\prime$ = ampacity corrected for ambient temperature
* $I$ = ampacity shown in the tables
* $T_c$ = temperature rating of conductor (°C)
* $T_{a}\prime$ = new ambient temperature (°C)
* $T_a$ = ambient temperature used in the table (°C)
##### 310.15(B)(2) Rooftop.
For raceways or cables exposed to direct sunlight on or above rooftops
where the distance above the roof
to the bottom of the raceway or cable is less than 23 mm (78 in.),
a temperature adder of 33°C (60°F) shall be added to the outdoor temperature
to determine the applicable ambient temperature
for application of the correction factors in Table 310.15(B)(1) or Table 310.15(B)(2).
Exception:
Type XHHW-2 insulated conductors shall not be subject to this ampacity adjustment.
Informational Note:
One source for the ambient temperatures in various locations
is the ASHRAE Handbook -- Fundamentals.
##### Table 310.15(B)(1) Ambient Temperature Correction Factors Based on 30°C (86°F)
For ambient temperatures other than 30°C (86°F),
multiply the ampacities specified in the ampacity tables
by the appropriate correction factor shown below.
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##### Table 310.15(B)(2) Ambient Temperature Correction Factors Based on 40°C (104°F)
For ambient temperatures other than 40°C (104°F),
multiply the ampacities specified in the ampacity tables
by the appropriate correction factor shown below.
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#### 310.15(C) Adjustment Factors.
##### 310.15(C)(1) More than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
The ampacity of each conductor shall be reduced as shown in Table 310.15(C)(1)
where the number of current-carrying conductors in a raceway or cable exceeds three,
or where single conductors or multiconductor cables not installed in raceways
are installed without maintaining spacing for a continuous length longer than 600 mm (24 in.).
Each current-carrying conductor of a paralleled set of conductors
shall be counted as a current-carrying conductor.
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##### Table 310.15(C)(1) Adjustment Factors for More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors
| Number of Conductors* | Percent of Values in Table 310.16 Through Table 310.19 as Adjusted for Ambient Temperature if Necessary |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 46 | 80 |
| 79 | 70 |
| 1020 | 50 |
| 2130 | 45 |
| 3140 | 40 |
| 41 and above | 35 |
\*Number of conductors is the total number of conductors in the raceway or cable,
including spare conductors.
The count shall be adjusted in accordance with 310.15(E) and (F).
The count shall not include conductors
that are connected to electrical components
that cannot be simultaneously energized.
##### 310.15(C)(2) Raceway Spacing.
Spacing between raceways shall be maintained.
#### 310.15(D) Bare or Covered Conductors.
Where bare or covered conductors are installed with insulated conductors,
the temperature rating of the bare or covered conductor
shall be equal to the lowest temperature rating of the insulated conductors
for the purpose of determining ampacity.
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# Voltage Drop
> [!info] Ohm's Law
> $$
> V = I \times R \quad R = \frac{ V }{ I }
> $$
$$
Vd = \frac{ I \times R \times L \times M }{ P }
$$
$$
L = \frac{ Vd }{ I \times M } \times \frac{ P }{ R }
$$
where
- $Vd$ = Maximum Voltage Drop in volts
- $I$ = Current in Amps
- $R$ = Resistance in ohms per foot
- $L$ = Length of wire one way in feet
- $M$ = Multiplier
- $2$ for 1-phase
- $\sqrt{3}$ for 3-phase
- $P$ = Number of parallel runs