Table 6-2
Minimum Receptacle Load for Equipment Sizing
Minimum Design Load:
Minimum Design Load:
Service Equipment
Distribution Equipment
Area/Activity
VA/m2
VA/sq. ft.
VA/m2
VA/sq. ft.
General Purpose systems
Office/Enclosed*
14
1.3
27
2.5
Office Open**
14
1.3
35
3.25
Non-Workstation areas (such as public and storage)
5
.5
10
1
Core and Public areas
2.5
0.25
5
0.5
Electronic systems
Office/Enclosed*
13
1.2
32
3.0
Office Open**
13
1.2
43
4.0
Technology/Server Rooms
540
50
700
65
* This number is based on a 125 sq.ft. office module.
**Load is based on an 80 sq. ft. furniture module.
175
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
6.3
Design Criteria
Revised March 2005 PBS-P100
Previous Page
