RESIDENTIAL

North American home service panel single line diagram

This residential electrical single line diagram shows a North American 120/240 V home service panel. The utility service enters a 200 A meter socket and main service disconnect before reaching the main panel. The panel supplies 240 V range and dryer circuits alongside 120 V kitchen, bedroom, and garage circuits.

UPDATED 2026-09-23
EXAMPLENorth American home service panel single line diagram
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CASE ANALYSIS

Scenario

This diagram represents a typical 120/240 V North American dwelling service, from the utility meter to a main panel serving appliance and protected branch circuits.

Key decisions

  • 200 A service: Meter socket and service disconnect establish the dwelling’s main rating.
  • Two-pole appliances: The range and dryer use 240 V branch breakers.
  • GFCI locations: Kitchen and garage receptacles have ground-fault protection.
  • AFCI branch: Bedroom lighting is shown on an arc-fault-protected circuit.
  • Conductor labels: Branch conductor sizes are visible at each load.

When to reuse this

Use this for a conventional detached home under North American practice. Local code determines the final AFCI, GFCI, service, and conductor requirements.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why are range and dryer breakers two-pole?01
They supply 240 V loads from both service legs and disconnect both ungrounded conductors together.
What is the difference between GFCI and AFCI?02
GFCI protection responds to ground-fault current, while AFCI protection detects hazardous arcing patterns.
Is this a permit-ready panel schedule?03
No. It is a single line; a permit set normally also needs load calculations and a detailed panel schedule.
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