EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
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ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 8, Problem 5R
For residential wiring, not less than one 15-ampere lighting branch circuit should be provided for every ______________ ft2 of floor area. If 20-ampere lighting branch circuits are used, provide one 20-ampere lighting branch circuit for every _____________ ft2 of floor area.
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