Building Electrical
Design Principles
(Part 3)
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Branch Circuiting
A) In the Power and CO Layout of the Electrical Plans, circuit the
following to separate 20-Ampere Branch Circuits:
- General use receptacle outlets
- Small Appliance receptacle outlets (kitchen, dining & pantry)
- Laundry receptacle outlets
- Bathroom receptacle outlets
(DON’T MIX!)
B) Circuit the specific appliance outlets to separate branch circuits
C) Indicate in the homerun the circuit number of each of the branch
circuits. Also indicate the panelboard name if necessary.
D) Locate the panelboard in the Power and CO Layout
Procedure in Laying Out the Receptacle Outlets:
1. The first step is to locate receptacle or convenience outlets for
known usages such as washer, ACU, dryer, bedside outlets,
entertainment center or TV, water heaters, refrigerator, electric
cooking equipment, garbage disposer, etc. The information for the
location of these appliances can be obtained from the architect,
owner or interior decorator.
2. Once the outlets for the known requirements have been located,
other outlets should be located under the following rules:
A. No point along the floor line in any wall space is more than
1800 mm (6 ft) from an outlet in that space.
B. No point along the kitchen countertop wall space is more than
600 mm (2 ft) from an outlet in that space.
No point along the floor line in any wall space is more than 1800 mm (6 ft)
from an outlet in that space.
Wall Space - Any space 600 mm (2 ft) or more in width (including
space measured around corners) and unbroken along the floor
line by doorways, fireplaces, and similar openings
➢ The amount of wall space determines the minimum number of receptacle
outlets in a given dwelling.
✓ Following the floor line from a doorway, fireplace or similar
opening, the maximum distance to a receptacle is 6 ft (1.8m).
✓ Since the maximum distance to a receptacle is 6 ft (1.8m), the
maximum distance between two receptacles is doubled.
Therefore, the maximum distance between receptacles is 12 ft
(3.6 m).
➢ Imagine having a floor lamp with a 6-foot cord. Anywhere this lamp is
placed around the wall, a receptacle should be within reach.
DON’T FORGET!
AFTER LOCATING THE OUTLETS INDICATE THE
TYPE IN THE ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR LOCATIONS
REQUIRED BY THE CODE TO BE
GFCI RECEPTACLE OUTLETS AND
WEATHERPROOF OUTLETS.
NEXT SLIDES WILL SHOW WHERE THESE ARE
REQUIRED.
Required GFCI Type Receptacle Outlets:
Receptacle Outlets installed in the following areas shall be of the
GFCI Type:
A- Bathrooms
B- Garages
C- Unfinished basements
D- Crawl spaces
E- Kitchen counter outlets
F- Receptacle outlets within 1800 mm (6 ft) of any point along the
outside edge of the sink
G- All outdoor receptacles that are readily accessible.
GFCI Type in Kitchens:
Weatherproof Type Receptacle Outlets:
All 15- and 20-ampere, receptacle outlets installed outdoor in:
A. Damp locations – locations protected from weather but subject to
moderate degrees of moisture
B. Wet locations – locations subject to drip, splash or flow with water
Shall be of the Weatherproof Type.
Receptacle outlets load shall be calculated at not less than:
Circuiting:
Small Appliance Circuit
Sample Electrical Plan
• The diagram describe above is simple example of an electrical
plan where the actual number of outlets in lighting and
convenience outlet are known
• The system voltage of this example is 220 VAC, 60 HZ, Line-
Neutral.
Circuit 1:
I = 1,200 VA/ 220 V = 5.45 A
Use 2.0 sqmm TW wire or
#14 AWG
Circuit Breaker = Use 15 A
plugin type Circuit Breaker
Conduit = Use 1/2" diameter
PVC conduit.
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