Dwelling Load Calculation, why not bath?

[tomwible]

Hello,
I am new to this forum and I am a Journeyman Electrician in the state of NH. Currently studying to take the Masters.

Studying load calcs and am wondering why the required bath circuit is not part of the load calcs?

Thanks in advance,

-Tom

 

[jumper]

It is included in the general lighting and rec. load. Why, IDK, but it is.

 

[LarryFine]

Tom, welcome to the forum!

Studying load calcs and am wondering why the required bath circuit is not part of the load calcs?

I believe that, like general-purpose and kitchen small-appliance circuits, they're considered covered by the general-lighting calcs.

As for a specific "why?" I guess it's because hair dryers and other bathroom plug-in loads aren't standard or typical enough ... yet.

 

[jumper]

Tom, welcome to the forum!


I believe that, like general-purpose and kitchen small-appliance circuits, they're considered covered by the general-lighting calcs.

As for a specific "why?" I guess it's because hair dryers and other bathroom plug-in loads aren't standard or typical enough ... yet.

Larry, typo I think, the SABCs are in the load calc.

 

[LarryFine]

Larry, typo I think, the SABCs are in the load calc.

Oops.

 

[George Stolz]

Agreed - it's almost the first step in the traditional load calc.