UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
7-2.4.1.1
Provide pad-mounted exterior transformers in dead front enclosures
where necessary. Use PVC Schedule 40 for Secondary underground service.
7-2.4.1.2
Base service ampere capacity on the following minimum criteria for the
building:
2.5 watts/92,900 mm2 (1 ft.2)
Interior Lighting:
0.1 watts/92,900 mm2 (1 ft.2)
Exterior Area Lighting:
7-2.4.1.3
In general, provide wall duplex outlets or overseas equivalent, at
approximately 2440 mm (8 ft.) on center. Provide one duplex outlet per wall on walls
less than 2740 mm (9 ft.) long.
7-2.4.1.4
Provide duplex outlets in Child Activity Areas for items such as a small
refrigerator, AV equipment, CCTV system, telephones, and computers for staff and
children.
7-2.4.1.5
Provide special additional power needs for lobby/reception and staff
spaces to support work equipment: appliances, office machines, time clock punch,
vending machines, coffee makers, computers, video monitors, fire alarm panel,
intercom, CCTV system, and telephones.
7-2.4.1.6
Provide for one clock outlet in each office, child activity space, kitchen,
and building lobby. Synchronous clock systems are not required.
7-2.4.1.7
Provide electrical outlets or hard wired connections (as appropriate) in
kitchen for microwave oven, range, garbage disposal, refrigerator, freezers, other
appliances, and ordering computer as required.
7-2.4.1.8
Additionally, evaluate and include the following power needs to determine
the electrical service capacity:
HVAC system.
Lighting.
Plumbing Equipment.
Food Service Equipment
Laundry
Other special equipment by user, and
Consideration for expansion.
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