Two Storey Residential Building

Electrical System Design

By: Area Method
Design Reference; Example D3, page 1047, PEC 2017
Single Family Dwelling Unit Up to 150m2 Floor area
I.LIGHTING LAYOUT
I. To calculate the floor area (from outside dimension)
Refer to section 1.3.1.1
A=LxW
Total Load (By area Method)
A= LW
I.1 Ground Floor
a. Master bedroom: 5.0m x 3.5m = 17.5 m2
b. Living room: 4.3m x 4.0m = 17.2 m2
c. Kitchen: 2.2m x 3.0m = 6.6 m2
d. Dining area: 2.8m x 3.0 = 8.4 m2
e. Toilet and bath 1: 2.5m x 2.25m = 5.625 m2
f. Toilet and bath 2: 2.5m x 2.25m = 5.625 m2

I.2 Second Floor

a. Bedroom 2: 3.5m x 5.0m = 17.5m2
b. Bedroom 3: 4.0m x 3.5m = 14.0 m2
c. Toilet and Bath: 2.5m x 3.0m = 7.5 m2
d.Storage Room: 2.0m x 3.0m = 6.0 m2
e.Lounge: 2.43m x 3.3m = 8.019 m2
f. Study room: 2.8m x 3.3m = 9.24 m2
2 General Lighting Load by Occupancy
General lighting Loads by Occupancies: Refer to Table 2.20.2.3
Types of Occupancies: Dwelling Units
Unit Load per Square Meter = 24 Vas/m²

2.1 Ground Floor

VA
a. Master bedroom: 17.5 m2 x 24 2 = 420 VA
m
VA
b. Living room: 17.2 m2 x 24 2 = 412.8 VA
m
VA
c. Kitchen: 6.6 m2 x 24 2 = 158.4 VA
m
VA
d. Dining area: 8.4 m2 x 24 2 = 201.6 VA
m
 VA
e. Toilet and bath 1: 5.625 m2 x 24 2 = 135.0 VA
m
VA
f. Toilet and bath 2: 5.625 m2 x 24 2 = 135.0 VA
m

2.2 Second Floor

VA
a. Bedroom 2: 17.5 m2 x 24 2 = 420 VA
m
VA
b. Bedroom 3: 14.0 m2 x 24 2 = 336.0 VA
m
VA
c. Toilet and Bath: 7.5 m2 x 24 2 = 180.0 VA
m
VA
d. Storage Room: 6.0 m2 x 24 2 = 144 VA
m
VA
e. Lounge: 8.019 m2 x 24 2 = 192.456 VA
m
VA
f. Study room: 9.24 m2 x 24 2 = 221.76 VA
m

3. Number of Lighting Outlet per Room Area

3.1 Ground Floor
1L.O
a. Master bedroom: 420 VA x = 4.2 ≈ 5 L.O
100VA
1L.O
b. Living room: 412.8 VA x = 4.128 ≈ 5 L.O
100VA
1L.O
c. Kitchen: 158.4 VA x = 1.584 ≈ 2 L.O
100VA
1L.O
d. Dining area: 201.6 VA x = 2.016 ≈ 3 L.O
100VA
1L.O
e. Toilet and bath 1: 135.0 VA x = 1.35 ≈ 2 L.O
100VA
1L.O
f. Toilet and bath 2: 135.0 VA x = 1.35 ≈ 2 L.O
100VA
3.2 Second Floor
1L.O
a. Bedroom 2: 420 VA x = 4.20 ≈ 5 L.O
100VA
1L.O
b. Bedroom 3: 336.0 VA x = 3.36 ≈ 4 L.O
100VA
1L.O
c. Toilet and Bath: 180.0 VA x = 1.80 ≈ 2 L.O
100VA
 1L.O
d. Storage Room: 144 VA x = 1.44 ≈ 2 L.O
100VA
1L.O
e. Lounge: 192.456 VA x = 1.92 ≈ 2 L.O
100VA
1L.O
f. Study room: 221.76 VA x = 2.218 ≈ 3 L.O
100VA

OTHERS:
Additional L.O for master bedroom 1L.O
Additional L.O for bedroom 2 1 L.O
Hallways: 3 L.O
Open space: 1 L.O
Stair: 1L.O
Porch: 1L.O
Foyer: 2 L.O
TOTAL # OF L.O 47 L.O
4. To determine the VA per circuit
a. CIRCUIT #1 = 11LOs x 100VAs/LO = 1100VAs
b. CIRCUIT #2 = 13LOs x 100VAs/LO = 1300VAs
c. CIRCUIT #3 = 12LOs x 100VAs/LO = 1200VAs
d. CIRCUIT #4 = 11LOs x 100VAs/LO = 1100VAs
II. POWER LAYOUT

2.1SMALL APPLIANCE LOAD

a. CIRCUIT #5 = 7COs X (180) =1260 VA

b. CIRCUIT #6 = 8COs X (180) = 1440 VA
c. CIRCUIT #7 = 3Cos X (180) =540 VA

OTHER LOADS
2.2 For Appliance with Watt or VA
CIRCUIT #8 = ELECTRIC RANGE OUTLET
 Single Phase, 8KW, 230V, 60Hz = 6400VAs
Refer to Table 2.20.3.16 – Demand Loads for
Household Electric Range & Other Cooking And Appliances

8KW = 8000VAs @ 80% Demand Factor

8000VAs x 0.80 = 6400 VA

2.3 For Motor Loads: Refers to Table 4.30.14.2 – Full Load Current
In Amperes, Single Phase, Alternating-Current Motors
 a. CIRCUIT #9 = 1.5Hp Water Pump
Single Phase, 230V, 60Hz = 2300VAs
b.CIRCUIT #10 = 1.0Hp A.C.U.
Single Phase, 230V, 60Hz = 1,840VAs
c. CIRCUIT #11 = 1.0Hp A.C.U.
Single Phase, 230V, 60Hz = 1840Vas
d.CIRCUIT #12 = 1.5Hp A.C.U.
Single Phase, 230V, 60Hz = 2300Vas
e. CIRCUIT #11 = 1.0Hp A.C.U.
Single Phase, 230V, 60Hz = 1840Vas
2.4 For Spare Branch Circuit Use 1840VAs
Note: For Balance Number of Branch Circuit, use 1 Spare Branch Circuit
CIRCUIT #14 = 1 Spare Branch Circuit = 1840Vas

III. TO DETERMINE THE AMPACITY OF THE CIRCUIT (FULL LOAD CURRENT)

For Small Appliance Load and Other Loads

1. CIRCUIT #1 = 1100VAs/230V = 4.78 ≈ 5A
2. CIRCUIT #2 = 1300VAs/230V = 5.65 ≈ 6A

3. CIRCUIT #3 = 1200VAs/230V = 5.22 ≈ 5A

4. CIRCUIT #4 = 1100VAs/230V = 4.78 ≈ 5A
5. CIRCUIT #5 = 1260VAs/230V = 5.48 ≈ 5A
6. CIRCUIT #6 = 1440VAs/230V = 6.26 ≈ 6A
7. CIRCUIT #7 = 540 VAs/230V = 2.35 ≈ 2A
8. CIRCUIT #8 = 6400VAs/230V = 27.83 ≈ 28A
 9. CIRCUIT #9 = 1840 VAs/230V = 8.0 ≈ 8A
10. CIRCUIT #10 = 2300 VAs/230V = 10.0 ≈ 10A
11. CIRCUIT #11 = 1840 VAs/230V = 8.0 ≈ 8A
12. CIRCUIT #12 = 2300 VAs/230V = 10.0 ≈ 10A
13. CIRCUIT #13 = 1840 VAs/230V = 8.0 ≈ 8A
14. CIRCUIT #14 = 1840 VAs/230V = 8.0 ≈ 8A

IV. TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF INSULATED CONDUCTOR

Refer to table 3.10.2.6(B )(16)

Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductor

a. CIRCUIT #1 = use 2-2.0mm²THHN Copper
b. CIRCUIT #2 = use 2-2.0mm²THHN Copper
c. CIRCUIT #3 = use 2-2.0mm²THHN Copper
d. CIRCUIT #4 = use 2-2.0mm²THHN Copper
e. CIRCUIT #5 = use 2-3.5mm²THHN Copper
f. CIRCUIT #6 = use 2-3.5mm²THHN Copper
g. CIRCUIT #7 = use 2-3.5mm²THHN Copper
h. CIRCUIT #8 = use 2-5.5mm²THHN Copper
i. CIRCUIT #9 = use 2-3.5mm²THHN Copper
j. CIRCUIT #10 = use 2-5.5mm²THHN Copper
k. CIRCUIT #11 = use 2-3.5mm²THHN Copper
l. CIRCUIT #12 = use 2-5.5mm²THHN Copper
m. CIRCUIT #13 = use 2-3.5mm²THHN Copper
n. CIRCUIT #14 = use 2-3.5mm²THHN Copper

V. TO DETERMINE THE AMPERE RATING OF THE OVER CURRENT

PROTECTIVE DEVICE(OCPD)
Refer to table 2.40.1.6 Standard Ampere Rating for Fuses and Fixed – Trip Circuit Breakers.
2.40.1.6 Standard Ampere Ratings.
(a) Fuses and Fixed-Trip Circuit Breakers. The standard ampere ratings for fuses and inverse
time circuit breakers shall be considered 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110,
125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600, 2000,
2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 amperes. Additional standard ampere ratings for fuses shall
be 1, 3, 6, 10, and 601. The use of fuses and inverse time circuit breakers with nonstandard
ampere ratings shall be permitted.
a. CIRCUIT #1 = use 15ATCB
b. CIRCUIT #2 = use 15ATCB
c. CIRCUIT #3 = use 15ATCB
d. CIRCUIT #4 = use 15ATCB
e. CIRCUIT #5 = use 20ATCB
f. CIRCUIT #6 = use 20ATCB
g. CIRCUIT #7 = use 20ATCB
h. CIRCUIT #8 = use 40ATCB
i. CIRCUIT #9 = use 20ATCB
j. CIRCUIT #10 = use 30ATCB
k. CIRCUIT #11 = use 20ATCB
l. CIRCUIT #12 = use 30ATCB
m. CIRCUIT #13 = use 20ATCB
n. CIRCUIT #14 = use 20ATCB

VI. TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF CONDUITS OR TUBING

Refer to Appendix C Table C11 – Maximum Number of Conductors or Fixtures Wires in Rigid
PVC Conduit, Schedule 40 HDPE Conduit (Based on Chapter 10:Table 10.1.1.1, Table 10.1.1.4,
and Table 10.1.1.5)
a. CIRCUIT #1 = use 15mm ØPVC
b. CIRCUIT #2 = use 15mm ØPVC
c. CIRCUIT #3 = use 15mm ØPVC
d. CIRCUIT #4 = use 15mm ØPVC
e. CIRCUIT #5 = use 20mm ØPVC
f. CIRCUIT #6 = use 20mm ØPVC
g. CIRCUIT #7 = use 20mm ØPVC
 h. CIRCUIT #8 = use 25mm ØPVC
i. CIRCUIT #9 = use 20mm ØPVC
j. CIRCUIT #10 = use 20mm ØPVC
k. CIRCUIT #11 = use 20mm ØPVC
l. CIRCUIT #12 = use 20mm ØPVC
m. CIRCUIT #13 = use 20mm ØPVC
n. CIRCUIT #14 = use 20mm ØPVC

VI. APPLICATION OF DEMAND FACTOR

ARTICLE 2.20.3.3 AND ARTICLE 2.20.3.5
Application of Demand Factor (Table 2.20.3.3 & 2.20.3.5)
6.1 Lighting Outlets, Receptacle Outlets, Small Appliance and Laundry
a. CIRCUIT #1 = 1100VAs
b. CIRCUIT #2 = 1300VAs
c. CIRCUIT #3 = 1200VAs
d. CIRCUIT #4 = 1100Vas
e. CIRCUIT #5 = 1260 VA
f. CIRCUIT #6 = 1440 VA
g. CIRCUIT #7 = 540 VA
TOTAL: = 7940 VA
First 3000 @100% = 3000 VA
Remaining 35% = 4940(0.35) = 1729VA
TOTAL: 4729 VA
6.2 OTHER LOADS
a. Electric range(8kw) @ 80% demand factor = 6400VA
b. Water pump (1.0 HP) @100% D.F = 1840 VA
c. A.C.U (1.5 HP) @100% D.F = 2300 VA
d. A.C.U (1.0 HP) @100% D.F = 1840 VA
e. A.C.U (1.5 HP) @100% D.F = 2300 VA
f. A.C.U (1.0 HP) @100% D.F = 1840 VA
g. Spare @100% D.F = 1840 VA
 TOTAL DEMANDED LOAD = 23089 VA

VII. TO DETERMINE THE MAIN CURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE AND THE SIZE
OF THE MAIN CONDUCTOR OF THE SERVICE ENTRANCE
6.1Size of service Feeder conductors
Total Full Load Current (see section 4.30.2.4 and 4.40.1.7)
IL = (Total demanded Load + 0.25(Highest Motor Load) /230 V
= {(23089 VA +0.25(2300 VA) } / 230 V
IL = 102.89 A

 USE 2-38mm2 THHN COPPER CCONDUCTOR

6.2 Size of service Equipment

INVERSE TIME CIRCUIT BREAKER
Maximum Current Rating of Protective Device (Section 4.30.4.2, 4.30.5.2 & Table
4.30.4.2)
= OCPD with Highest Rating plus the sum of FLC of the other motors of the
group and other loads
= {(250% of 2,300) + 4729 + 6400 + 1840 + 1840 + 2300 +1840 + 1840} /230
= 115.39 A

 Use: 150AT/150AF Molded Case Circuit Breaker, 230V, 60Hz,

2-Pole, Bolt-ON type.