Electrical Wiring Residential
Electrical Wiring Residential
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781337101837
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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State what minimum-size service is needed for a single family dwelling and also provide the NEC Code that states it.

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Answer to Problem 1R

The required minimum-size main service is 100 amperes and the Code is NEC 230.79(C).

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The National Electrical Code committee develops NEC – the standard electrical code. The main objective for the origin of the code is to protect and safeguard the person and elements from electrical hazards.

For a one family dwelling, according to National Electric Code NEC 230.79(C), the required minimum-size service is 100 amperes.

Conclusion:

Thus, the required minimum-size main service is 100 amperes and the Code is NEC 230.79(C).

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