The load for electric clothes dryers in a dwelling unit shall be _____ watts or the nameplate rating, whichever is larger, per dryer.
a) 1,500
b) 4,500
c) 5,000
d) 8,000
See answer and applicable Code reference
The correct answer is: c) 5,000
The requirements for calculating branch-circuit, feeder, and service loads are outlined in Art. 220. Electric clothes dryer load values in dwelling units are shown in Sec. 220.54. As specifically stated in the first sentence of this section of the Code, "The load for household electric clothes dryers in a dwelling unit(s) shall be either 5,000W (volt-amperes) or the nameplate rating, whichever is larger, for each dryer served."