What is the load for 40 non-dwelling unit receptacles assuming the load is not continuous?

To determine the load for non-dwelling unit receptacles, it's important to refer to the NEC guidelines regarding receptacle loads. For non-dwelling unit receptacles, the standard calculation is based on the number of receptacles.

According to the NEC, a general rule for branch circuits serving receptacles in other than dwelling units is to use 1,500 VA for each receptacle. However, when you're considering multiple receptacles, there is a specific calculation method provided in the code.

For up to 12 receptacles, you can calculate the total load simply by multiplying the number of receptacles by the 1,500 VA standard. However, when you exceed this number, the NEC allows a reduction in the load calculation.

In this case, with 40 receptacles, the calculation would proceed as follows: for the first 12 receptacles, you would account for 12 x 1,500 VA, which totals 18,000 VA. For the remaining receptacles over 12, a different approach is taken that decreases the load calculated.

In this specific situation, the NEC allows for an adjustment. The load would generally be reduced to 3 VA per receptacle for the total number above the first 12. This