CEC Rule 8-200 · BC Electrical Code · Single Dwelling Elbi MEP Consulting — Fraser Valley, BC | 672-998-5784
Step 1 — Dwelling Floor Area
sq ft
m²
Enter floor area above — basic load will appear here.
Step 2 — Major Appliances
Electric Range / Cooktop / Oven
CEC: ≤12 kW → 6,000 W demand | >12 kW → 6,000 W + 40% of excess
kW
Electric Clothes Dryer
CEC: 5,000 W minimum or nameplate, whichever is greater
W
Electric Water Heater
Nameplate rating — typical residential: 3,000 W or 4,500 W
W
Step 3 — Heating & Cooling
Electric Space Heating
CEC: 100% of connected load. Enter total wattage for all heaters combined.
W
Air Conditioning
100% of nameplate rating. See note below about heating vs. cooling.
W
⚠️ CEC Rule 8-200 — Heating vs. Cooling: When a single dwelling has both electric space heating and central air conditioning, use only the larger of the two loads in your calculation — not both simultaneously. The calculator applies this automatically.
Step 4 — EV Charging & Special Loads
EV Charger (Level 2)
BC Building Code now requires EV-ready capacity in new residential construction
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi / Spa
Nameplate rating — typical range: 4,000–7,500 W
W
Swimming Pool / Pump Motor
Motor nameplate — typical: 750–2,250 W
W
Other Fixed Loads
Sauna, workshop sub-panel, irrigation pump, home theatre, etc.
W
📋 Load Breakdown (CEC Rule 8-200)
Total Demand Load
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At 240V Single Phase
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⚡ Minimum Service Size
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⚠️ For planning purposes only. All electrical work in BC must be performed or supervised by a licensed electrical contractor (TSBC licence) and must be permitted through Technical Safety BC. Always verify load calculations with a licensed electrician before proceeding. Service sizing is also subject to BC Hydro requirements.
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