PTAC connected to general outlet wiring

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In NYC multifamily building is it required to run dedicated lines for PTACs or these could be connected to any nearest general outlet circuit? The ones on my job have about 65W fans
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Could you elaborate further.
What is the load. I would be it is greater than 65w
 
prudent said:
buildings heating and cooling so only one small fan 65W each room
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Still don't get it.

PTAC's generally draw more current than that.
are speaking of a fan coil?

I would say a fan coil 65 watts could be powered by a general branch circuit other than a kitchen appliance, Laundry or bathroom circuit.
 
Sierrasparky said:
Still don't get it.

PTAC's generally draw more current than that.
are speaking of a fan coil?

I would say a fan coil 65 watts could be powered by a general branch circuit other than a kitchen appliance, Laundry or bathroom circuit.
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Guessing the heating is provided by a hot water system/boiler or NG, the cooling by refrigerant lines from a 'master' AC unit, and the PTAC is just the thermostat and blower for airflow. But that isnt a PTAC to me

prudent, what do the mfg specs call for? A 65W load shouldnt require a dedicated circuit. Is there any chance a true PTAC, with integral compressor (and possibly back-up heating coils) would be installed in the future? a 9k BTUunit of that type draws about 7A on a 240V line, 15k BTU about 12, with backup heat going up to around 15-16A.
 
Sierrasparky said:
Still don't get it.

PTAC's generally draw more current than that.
are speaking of a fan coil?

I would say a fan coil 65 watts could be powered by a general branch circuit other than a kitchen appliance, Laundry or bathroom circuit.
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JFletcher said:
Guessing the heating is provided by a hot water system/boiler or NG, the cooling by refrigerant lines from a 'master' AC unit, and the PTAC is just the thermostat and blower for airflow. But that isnt a PTAC to me

prudent, what do the mfg specs call for? A 65W load shouldnt require a dedicated circuit. Is there any chance a true PTAC, with integral compressor (and possibly back-up heating coils) would be installed in the future? a 9k BTUunit of that type draws about 7A on a 240V line, 15k BTU about 12, with backup heat going up to around 15-16A.
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A PTAC is
A Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (often abbreviated PTAC) is a type of self-contained heating and air-conditioning system.

It may have a common hydronic heating coil for heating but for cooling if it is a PTAC it is going to have a A/C compressor. Otherwise it is not a PTAC but something else like a fan coil.
 
Since the OP is in NYC I am going to guess the question pertains to this added section/amendment for the city:

210.52
(I) Outlet Requirements For Re
sidential-Type Occupancies.

In addition to the requirements set forth in subsections (A) through (H) of this section, living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms or similar rooms shall have at least one receptacle outlet installed for air conditioners. Such outlets shall be supplied by an individual branch circuit.

Exception: Buildings with central air conditioning systems that serve any of the above areas shall not require separate outlets in those areas.
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Since it seems that while the building may have central AC, the individual FCUs in the apts. are powered by the apt. panel.

IMO, the units would need to be on the required circuit.
 
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