Typical Loads

Description Load, A Load, VA Circuit Breaker, A Poles Volts Code Load Classiffication Notes
Appliances
Coffee Maker 12.5 1,500 20 1 120 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI per NEC Article 210.8
Dishwasher 10 1,200 20 1 120 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI Breaker
Dishwasher and Garbage Disposal Combination (DW/GD) 12.5 1,500 20 1 120 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI Breaker. Typical application
Dryer 24 5,000 30 2 208 or 240 6 Other GFCI Breaker. Typical receptacle mounting height 3'10"
Electric Range 38.5 8,000 50 2 208 or 240 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI per NEC Article 210.8. Typical receptacle mounting height is 4", located behind the range on the left or on center when facing the appliance
Garbage Disposal 6.3-6.9 800-850 20 1 120 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI Breaker
Hood 2.5 300 20 1 120 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI per NEC Article 210.8
Ice Maker 12 1440 20 1 120 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI Breaker
Microwave (MW) 12.5 1,500 20 1 120 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI per NEC Article 210.8
Refrigerator 7.5 900 20 1 120 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI per NEC Article 210.8
Toaster 12.5 1,500 20 1 120 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI per NEC Article 210.8
Undercounter Refrigerator 1 120 15 1 120 5 Kitchen Equipment GFCI per NEC Article 210.8
Vending Machine 12.5 1,500 20 1 120 6 Other GFCI Breaker
Washing Machine 12.5 1,500 20 1 120 6 Other GFCI Breaker. Typical receptacle mounting height 3'10"
Other Loads
Description Load, A Load, VA Circuit Breaker, A Poles Volts Code Load Classiffication Notes
Car Charger 30 6,240 40 2 208 1 Continuous
Copier 12.5 1,500 20 1 120 6 Other
EPO or Shunt Trip Circuits - 100 20 1 120 6 Other Typically for boiler/gas water heaters, and elevator shunt trip circuit
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) 5 600 20 1 120 6 Other
Illuminated Sign 10 1,200 20 1 120 1 Lighting Provide controls
Printer - 800 20 1 120 6 Other
Projection Screen - 300 20 1 120 6 Other
Projector - 1,500 20 1 120 6 Other
Snowmelt (gutter, downspout) - - - - - 4 Electrical Heating GFPE Breaker. Typically, 30 watts per linear foot
Snowmelt (surface) - - - - - 4 Electrical Heating GFPE Breaker. Typically, 50 watts per square foot
Trash Chute - 600 20 1 120 6 Other
Trash Compactor (Commercial) 16.7 6,016 30 3 208 3 Motor 5 hp. Provide dedicated 20A 120V circuit (1,500VA) for controls.
Treadmill - 1,800 20 1 120 6 Other
Mechanical Loads
Description Load, A Load, VA Circuit Breaker, A Poles Volts Code Load Classiffication Notes
Air Conditioner Unit (AC) - - - - - 8 Cooling HVAC Typically, interior unit, powered from exterior CU or ACCU unit. Do not show electrical connection. Condensate pump is required.
Air Handling Unit (AHU) - - - - - 6 Other
Air Compressor - - - - - 3 Motor
Boiler (B) 12.5 1,500 20 1 120 6 Other Boiler EPO Note is required
Condensing Unit
(CU or ACCU)
- - - 2,3 208 8 Cooling HVAC Typically, single point of the power connection at CU/ACCU unit. Interior AC unit is powered from CU/ACCU unit.
Electric Cabinet Unit Heater (ECUH) - - - - - 7 Heating HVAC Integrated disconnect
Electric Duct Heater (EDH) - - - - - 7 Heating HVAC
Electric Unit Heater (EUH) - - - - - 7 Heating HVAC
Exhaust Fan (EF) - - - - - 3 Motor
Fire/Smoke Damper, Motorized Damper - 50 20 1 120 3 Motor
Make-Up Air Unit (MAU) - - - 3 - 6 Other
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) - - - - - 6 Other
Rooftop Unit (RTU) - - - - - 6 Other
Transfer Fan (TF) - - - - - 3 Motor
Plumbing Loads
Description Load, A Load, VA Circuit Breaker, A Poles Volts Code Load Classiffication Notes
Domestic Water Booster Pump (DWBP) - - - 3 - 3 Motor Integrated disconnect
Electric Heat Trace - - - - - 4 Electrical Heating GFPE Breaker. Typically, 8-12 watts per linear foot
Electric Water Cooler (EWC) 5 600 20 1 120 6 Other GFCI Breaker. Drinking fountain or bottle filler. One receptacle per location
Electric Water Heater (EWH) - - - - - 4 Electrical Heating For 120V units in breaker room application, it is acceptable to have load code "5" and load classification "Kitchen Equipment"
Elevator Sump Pump (ESP) - - - - - 3 Motor
Sump Pump (SP) - - - - - 3 Motor