§169.682. Distribution and circuit loads.
46 C.F.R. § 169.682
Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the connected load on a lighting branch circuit must not exceed 80 percent of the rating of the overcurrent protective device, computed using the greater of—
The lamp sizes to be installed; or
50 watts per outlet.
Circuits supplying electrical discharge lamps must be computed using the ballast input current.
The branch circuit cables for motor and lighting loads must be no smaller than No. 14 AWG.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 793; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4; § 169.117 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.
Source
Source: CGD 83-005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, unless otherwise noted.