A high-rise office building has a 480V, 3-phase feeder that supplies a data center. The data center has a critical load of 500kW. What is the minimum overcurrent protection required for this feeder, according to Article 695.7(A)?

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A high-rise office building has a 480V, 3-phase feeder that supplies a data center. The data center has a critical load of 500kW. What is the minimum overcurrent protection required for this feeder, according to Article 695.7(A)?

A100A
B125A
C150A
200A

Exam tip

Always refer to the specific code sections for critical loads to ensure proper protection.

Why D is correct

For critical loads in data centers, the minimum overcurrent protection is determined by Article 695.7(A). The minimum overcurrent protection for a 500kW load is 200A, as specified in the code.

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