Case study · GorkyCAD Pro
Electrical project for a 120 m² café
A 40-seat café with a professional kitchen, refrigeration equipment and emergency lighting requirements.
📊 Project specifications
| Type | Café |
| Area | 120 m² |
| Phases | Three-phase (380 V) |
| Calculated load | 35 kW |
| Groups | 28 |
| Design time | 2 evenings |
🎯 Task
Split power for the kitchen (electric stoves, convection oven, refrigerators), dining area and utility rooms, plus emergency lighting per regulations.
💡 Solution
Load calculation by aggregated indicators, dedicated kitchen lines, emergency lighting on a separate breaker, automatic breaker and RCD selection.
- Kitchen split into dedicated groups with 30% power reserve.
- Emergency lighting on a separate line.
- Main breaker and RCD selected by calculated current.
- PDF set handed over for approval.
✅ Result
The project is ready for approval and installation. The full PDF set — single-line diagram, layout plan, specification, cable schedule — is generated automatically.
FAQ
How much electrical work does a café need?
For a 100–150 m² café, typical calculated load is 30–40 kW with a three-phase supply.
Is emergency lighting required?
Yes, for food service venues emergency lighting is mandatory and designed on a separate line.
Can I design without experience?
Yes, GorkyCAD Pro calculates loads, cables and breakers automatically per regulations.
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