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220.3 Computation of Branch Circuit Loads.
Branch-circuit loads shall be computed as shown in 220.3(A) through (C).

(B) Other Loads — All Occupancies. In all occupancies, the minimum load for each outlet for general-use receptacles and outlets not used for general illumination shall not be less than that computed in 220.3(B)(1) through (11), the loads shown being based on nominal branch-circuit voltages.

Exception: The loads of outlets serving switchboards and switching frames in telephone exchanges shall be waived from the computations.

(9) Receptacle Outlets. Except as covered in 220.3(B)(10), receptacle outlets shall be computed at not less than 180 volt-amperes for each single or for each multiple receptacle on one yoke. A single piece of equipment consisting of a multiple receptacle comprised of four or more receptacles shall be computed at not less than 90 volt-amperes per receptacle.
This provision shall not be applicable to the receptacle outlets specified in 210.11(C)(1) and (2).

Short version 180 VA per single or duplex receptacle. The last sentence "This provision shall not be applicable to the receptacle outlets specified in 210.11(C)(1) and (2)." removes this requirement from applying to dwelling units.

180 VA @ 120 volts = 1.5 amps per outlet.


Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts