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Nec General Lighting Loads: hotels motels
NEC (NFPA 70) Table 220.12 — general lighting load unit values by occupancy type used for calculating branch circuit, feeder, and service loads in VA per square foot (and VA per square meter)
| occupancy id | footnote | nec section | occupancy type | standard | unit load va per ft2 (VA/ft2) | unit load va per m2 (VA/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hotels motels | Refer to 220.14(J) for dwelling units and 220.14(K) for guest rooms and suites. | 220.12 | Hotels and motels, including apartment houses without provision for cooking by tenants | NEC (NFPA 70) 2017 Table 220.12 | 2 | 22 |
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