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January 24, 2008 A Penton Media Publication Vol. VI No. 2


CONTENTS
422.31 Permanently Connected Appliance Disconnect

What's Wrong Here?

Code Q&A

Code Quiz

Code Committee Call-Up

Electric West


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    422.31 Permanently Connected Appliance Disconnect
    By Mike Holt
     Appliance Rated at Not Over 300VA or 1/8 Horsepower
    The branch-circuit overcurrent device, such as a plug fuse or circuit breaker, can serve as the appliance disconnect.

    Appliance Rated Over 300VA or 1/8 Horsepower
    A switch or circuit breaker located within sight from the appliance can serve as the appliance disconnecting means. If the switch or circuit breaker is capable of being locked in the open position, it does not need to be within sight if the provision for locking or adding a lock is on the disconnecting means. "Within sight" is visible and not more than 50 feet from one to the other [Art. 100].

    Editor's note: This information was extracted from Mike Holt's textbook, Understanding the National Electrical Code

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    Code Challenge
    What's Wrong Here?
    By Joe Tedesco
     Think you know how this installation violates the NEC? Visit EC&M's Web site to see the answer.

    Hint: Think horizontal.
    Code Q&A
    By Mike Holt
     Q. When PVC conduit is used, does the Code require an equipment grounding conductor between the meter enclosure and the service disconnect?

    Visit EC&M's Web site to see the answer.
    Code Quiz
    By Steven Owen
     Q. In accordance with the 2008 NEC, excluding exceptions, arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection is required in which of the following dwelling unit locations?

    1. All 15- and 20-ampere, 120-volt, single-phase branch circuits in dwelling units
    2. Bedrooms only, omitting the smoke detector branch circuit
    3. Bedrooms only, including the smoke detector branch circuit
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    Visit EC&M's Web site for the answer and explanation.

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