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Townhome: Load Calculation
Code editionNEC 2023NEC 2026 New
NEC 2026: load calculations are in Article 120 (formerly Article 220). Use it only where the 2026 NEC is adopted.
Unit __number__ Details
Dwelling Unit
Dwelling units of this type.
Per dwelling unit, from outside dimensions (NEC 120.5(C)).
Fixed Appliances
Nameplate VA. Enter 0 if not installed.
Other Appliances
Pool pump, spa, etc. Nameplate VA.
Cooking, Laundry & Water Heating
Nameplate VA (kW × 1000). Enter 0 if not electric.
Units without electric cooking are carried at 8 kVA in the building calculation (120.84(A)(2) Exception).
Heating & Cooling
Required in every dwelling unit for the 120.84 optional method (120.84(A)(3)).
Condensing unit or heat pump. 0 if none.
EV Charging
Counted at 100% (no demand factor), at the nameplate rating of each charger; 7,200 VA only where the nameplate is not known (NEC 120.57).
Use charger nameplate if installed. 0 if none.