What is the total load required by the NEC® for two appliance branch circuits plus a laundry branch circuit?

• A. 3,000VA
• B. 4,500VA
• C. 5,000VA
• D. 6,000VA

Answer: (B)

To determine the total load required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) for two appliance branch circuits plus a laundry branch circuit, we first need to understand how loads are calculated based on the NEC guidelines.

For appliance branch circuits, the NEC typically requires that each circuit can be calculated at a minimum of 1,500 volt-amperes (VA). If we're considering two appliance branch circuits, this would give us:

• 2 circuits x 1,500 VA = 3,000 VA for the two appliance circuits.

The laundry branch circuit is treated similarly, as it is separate from the appliance circuits. The NEC specifies a minimum demand of 1,500 VA for the laundry circuit as well.

Thus, the total load would be:

• 3,000 VA (for the two appliance branch circuits) + 1,500 VA (for the laundry branch circuit) = 4,500 VA.

This calculation aligns with the NEC requirements for residential scenarios where these circuits are typically used. Therefore, the total load required combining both appliance circuits and a laundry circuit is accurately represented by 4,500 VA.