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  • Feb 23, 2012, 03:32 PM
    mjbenenson
    Main electrical disconnect
    Can the main disconnect switches in an electrical room have separate locks on them
  • Feb 23, 2012, 04:10 PM
    ballengerb1
    Residential or commercial ?
  • Feb 23, 2012, 04:12 PM
    mjbenenson
    Commercial
  • Feb 24, 2012, 03:37 AM
    tkrussell
    Of course, and there is no difference between residential, commercial, or industrial.
  • Feb 24, 2012, 06:15 AM
    mjbenenson
    The main disconnect and other panel disconnects are in a locked separate electrical room.
    Is there a code requirement for locks on each disconnect switch? That is the real question.
  • Feb 24, 2012, 06:38 AM
    tkrussell
    I gave you a real answer to your first question.

    There is no code requirement that they be locked, or that there be different keys.

    The locking provisions are on disconnects for two reasons,

    #1. Primarily to provide a means of locking Off if someone is working on the system downstream.

    #2. To prevent shutting off a critical feeder by accident or intentially.


    If this answer is not sufficient, need more details or explanation of your question.
  • Feb 24, 2012, 07:27 AM
    mjbenenson
    Your answer is very logical.
    I had an inspection and the inspector sited me for not
    Having individual locks on the disconnects in the locked
    Panel room. I cannot find anything in NFPA 70 or the NYC
    Code that speaks to the issue. Maybe I just do not know where to look?
  • Feb 24, 2012, 07:44 AM
    tkrussell
    Best would be to ask the inspector for the exact Code he is citing that your apparently violating.

    Could be a local housing code or requirement, for example.

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