Exhaust fan disconnect?

[frogneck77]

Is a disconnect required for a remote(fantech) exhaust fan? Ive always installed one, but one of my employees told me today he doesnt believe its required because its a stationary motor less than 1/8 HP. I agree with that but was wondering if its considered an appliance? He says he has never installed a disco on one and has never failed an inspection on it-until today. Also- Any thoughts on the new fireblock foam- or any other threads regarding its uses/acceptability by AHJ's?

[dSilanskas]

We never install a disconnect for one. Same thing as a regular bathfan its just remote

[George Stolz]

Is a disconnect required for a remote(fantech) exhaust fan? Ive always installed one, but one of my employees told me today he doesnt believe its required because its a stationary motor less than 1/8 HP.
I'm no expert on motors, but I'd agree - 430.109(B).

I agree with that but was wondering if its considered an appliance?
If so, you could use 422.31(A).

Any thoughts on the new fireblock foam- or any other threads regarding its uses/acceptability by AHJ's?
Got a link to the product?

[dSilanskas]

I stand corrected now that I think about it I think tht we do add a switch. Its been about a year since we have done one sorry about that

[mdshunk]

Are they really 1/8 hp or less? Runs in my mind that the one's I use are 1/3 hp. Not Fantech, but look the same.

[stickboy1375]

http://www.fantech.net/

[dSilanskas]

I love those fan tech units. Cost a bit of money but IMO totally totally worth every penny8-)

[frogneck77]

The fantech I installed did not list hp on the nameplate. The amperage listed was .63A at 120V.

[quogueelectric]

Alright all the 12 haters on the bathroom circuit. Did you ever wonder why there was a plug and cord wired into the fan box? That is the disconnect.(I think)ruff

[stickboy1375]

Alright all the 12 haters on the bathroom circuit. Did you ever wonder why there was a plug and cord wired into the fan box? That is the disconnect.(I think)ruff

What plug and cord?

[frogneck77]

Hes referring to the plug and cord in a standard ex fan

[stickboy1375]

Hes referring to the plug and cord in a standard ex fan

AH, he threw me for a loop there... :grin:

[quogueelectric]

Thanks for saving me Frog.

[stickboy1375]

Thanks for saving me Frog.


Isn't it great when at least one person can read your mind.. :grin: :grin: :grin:

[frogneck77]

So, Does anyone think a disconnect is required by code?

[stickboy1375]

So, Does anyone think a disconnect is required by code?

IMO its an appliance... so a disconnect is required.

[quogueelectric]

Does this one have a cord and plug ??

[frogneck77]

422.31A states a disco is not required if it is considered an appliance. This inspector is a real difficult person to deal with- So Im going to go into his office tomorrow and show him the code and tell him I will not be installing disconnects on the 6 fantechs my employee installed.

[frogneck77]

It has No cord and plug-Hard wired

[stickboy1375]

422.31 A states a disco is not required if it is considered an appliance. This inspector is a real difficult person to deal with- So Im going to go into his office tomorrow and show him the code and tell him I will not be installing disconnects on the 6 fantechs my employee installed.

You still need a disco, only that the breaker is an acceptable one... just wanted to clear that up.

[frogneck77]

Can I please win just once!