On an individual branch circuit where no other items are served by the circuit, an air conditioner load cannot exceed __________ of the branch-circuit ampacity.
A) 50%
B) 70%
C) 80%
D) 100%

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According to NEC 210.23(A)(2), the air conditioner load should not exceed 80% of the branch-circuit ampacity. This means that if the branch-circuit ampacity is 20 amperes, the maximum load of the air conditioner on that circuit should be 16 amperes (80% of 20A). This is to ensure that the circuit is not overloaded and can handle the load without tripping the circuit breaker or causing any safety hazards.

On an Individual Branch Circuit Where No Other Items Are