Renovation · CEC Section 8 & 26
Basement Wiring Load Calculator
Plan total circuit count, breaker requirements, AFCI/GFCI protection, and sub-panel needs for finishing a basement project.
1. Finished Basement Plan
2. Circuit Plan & Load Summary
ESA Permit RequiredRECOMMENDED NEW CIRCUITS
5 Circuits
ESTIMATED BASEMENT DEMAND LOAD
24.2 Amps @ 240V
SUB-PANEL RECOMMENDATION
60A Basement Sub-Panel
Sub-Panel Recommended: Installing a 60A basement sub-panel makes pulling local runs far cleaner and preserves main panel slots.
Basement Code Requirements
- All 120V 15A/20A basement living area outlets require AFCI protection per CEC Rule 26-724.
- Sump pumps require a dedicated branch circuit (GFCI protected if within 1.5m of water source).
- Full basement finishing requires an ESA permit and inspection prior to closing drywall.
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