Show window on timeclock?

[nyerinfl]

You have to either compute the loads as follows:
1) unit load per outlet OR
2) 200VA per linear ft

So if you have a 16 linear ft of window, then (16 X 200= 3200 VA)
3200VA/120V = 26.66A. That means you need at least (2) 20 amp circuits.

If you knew the load that would be plugged into the outlet then you could use that and determine if a single circuit would suffice. Otherwise you need to use 180VA per outlet.

Thanks for feedback, I will be challenging this timeclock issue next inspection. We'll see.

 

[480sparky]

Thanks for feedback, I will be challenging this timeclock issue next inspection. We'll see.

Is it in the specs? Maybe that's what the inspector is pushing.

 

[chris kennedy]

I will be challenging this timeclock issue next inspection.

In case your inspector does site the FBC, have him read this again.

FBC 13-415.1.ABC.1.1 Automatic lighting shutoff.

Interior lighting in buildings larger than 5000 square feet (465m?) shall be controlled with an automatic control device to shut off building lighting in all spaces.

 

[e57]

You may want to look into the "Energy Codes" for your state - if anything like mine - they may still have some exemptions or still other requirements for things like show windows, display lighting, signage, etc. That may require a time clock or photo-cell.... And even still - a time clock of a particular type.