Question

nccer 26111 - residential wiring 40min
branch circuits for water heaters having a capacity of less than 120 gallons in residential calculations, are considered which of the following?
○ a continuous load
○ not included in the load calculation
○ sized at 80% of the nameplate rating
○ sized at 100% of the nameplate rating

Explanation:

In residential wiring, branch circuits for water heaters with a capacity of less than 120 gallons are considered a continuous load. This is based on electrical code and residential wiring standards where such water heaters' circuits are classified as continuous loads (they operate for extended periods, typically 3 hours or more, which defines a continuous load in electrical terms). The other options are incorrect: they are included in load calculations, and their sizing is not at 80% or 100% in this context as the key classification here is being a continuous load.

Answer:

a. a continuous load