120.6 Noncoincident loads
What changed in 120.6
Noncoincident loads moved from 220.60 to 120.6 and now apply to every load calculation.
Point by point
- 220.60 was rewritten and moved to 120.6 in Part I, so it applies to all load calculations.
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This section across NEC® editions
2020 NEC®Revised
Found at 220.60 in the 2020 NEC®.
A largest motor sitting in the smaller noncoincident load now gets figured at 125 percent when you compare the loads.
Open the 2020 page →2023 NEC®Revised
Found at 220.60 in the 2023 NEC®.
Clarified when you can leave out noncoincident loads.
Open the 2023 page →2026 NEC®MovedYou're here
Noncoincident loads moved from 220.60 to 120.6 and now apply to every load calculation.
More 2026 changes in Article 120
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