Apartment & similar buildings — service and feeder sizing per Rule 8-202
BC Electrical Code — CSA C22.1:24 (2024 CEC, 26th Ed.), adopted in BC March 4, 2025
1 · Dwelling Unit Types (up to 4)
Enter each distinct suite type. Set count to 0 to skip a type. Loads are per unit.
2 · House Loads (loads outside dwelling units)
e.g. Level 2, 32 A @ 240 V = 7680 W
3 · Service Characteristics
EVSE and house loads are treated as continuous (8-202(2)).
Results
Building Service Demand — Rule 8-202(3)
Disclaimer: This tool provides a preliminary estimate only, based on the BC Electrical Code
(CSA C22.1:24 as adopted March 4, 2025) Rules 8-202, 8-104, 8-106 and Section 62, and Technical Safety BC
information bulletins. It is not a substitute for a load calculation prepared by a qualified person, does not
cover every code provision (e.g., demonstrated loads under 8-106(8), special occupancies, utility requirements),
and must not be used alone for permit submissions. Confirm all designs with the authority having jurisdiction
(Technical Safety BC or municipal inspection authority). Elbi MEP Consulting accepts no liability for use of
these results.
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