When installing electrical service for a new 2,500 square foot single-family dwelling in California, what is the minimum service size required by the California Electrical Code?
Correct Answer
D) 100 amperes
California Electrical Code Section 230.79(C) requires a minimum 100-ampere service for single-family dwellings. While larger services are often installed to accommodate modern electrical loads and future expansion, 100 amperes remains the code minimum regardless of square footage.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
California Electrical Code Section 230.79(C) requires a minimum 100-ampere service for single-family dwellings. While larger services are often installed to accommodate modern electrical loads and future expansion, 100 amperes remains the code minimum regardless of square footage.
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