because they are applying the 1 va to the recep load and applying the 3-1/2 va to the lighting load...lighting loads are considered continuous loads in non-dwelling occupancies....if you read the title to the table " General Lighting Loads"

...per your calculations - 117.19 is rounded down, not up (see 220-2b)...117 is not one of the options for an answer.



[This message has been edited by dana1028 (edited 06-20-2003).]