As NFPA International begins another National Electrical Code revision — the 2020 revision — it may be helpful for education and healthcare facility stakeholders to understand the technical and policy foundation already constructed.  Here are links to technical research literature (Click here) and videos to broaden understanding:

Interim Progress Report on NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation Project on Branch Circuit and Feeder Loading:

Medical Research Buildings Classified as Commercial Occupancies:

Harmonic Contribution to Transformer Loading:

Summary Presentation of the “problem” of plug loading:

Larry Ayer Historical and Summary Overview: