220.14 Other loads
What changed in 220.14
Dwelling, office and hotel outlet load rules were reorganized, dwellings got a 3 VA per sq ft unit load in 220.14(J), and small motors on lighting circuits are addressed.
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- Dwellings: 220.14(J) sets a 3 VA per sq ft unit load covering general-use receptacles, outdoor, garage and basement receptacles, and lighting outlets.
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2020 NEC®RevisedYou're here
Dwelling, office and hotel outlet load rules were reorganized, dwellings got a 3 VA per sq ft unit load in 220.14(J), and small motors on lighting circuits are addressed.
2023 NEC®No change
This section did not change from 2020 to 2023.
2026 NEC®Revised
Found at 120.14 in the 2026 NEC®.
The dwelling dryer branch-circuit rule was revised, and the multioutlet assembly rule now says utilization equipment instead of appliances. The 180 VA values stayed.
Open the 2026 page →More 2020 changes in Article 220
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