Renovation · CEC Section 26 (Kitchen Branch Circuits)
Kitchen Renovation Electrical Load Calculator
Calculate mandatory CEC countertop circuits, appliance branch circuits, and total kitchen demand load for a kitchen remodel.
1. Kitchen Appliance Plan
2. Mandatory Kitchen Circuits
CEC Section 26 MandatoryTOTAL REQUIRED BRANCH CIRCUITS
6 Circuits
COUNTERTOP RECEPTACLE CODE
2x 20A T-Slot GFCI Circuits
TOTAL KITCHEN DEMAND LOAD
42 Amps @ 240V
CEC Rule 26-722 Compliant: Countertop outlets must be spaced no further than 900 mm (3 ft) from any point along counter.
CEC Section 26 Kitchen Rules
- Countertop receptacles require GFCI protection if within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the sink edge.
- Receptacles installed in kitchen islands or peninsulas must be fed from dedicated countertop circuits.
- Refrigerator requires a dedicated 15A branch circuit not shared with countertop outlets.
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