No Disconnect for AC, dwelling unit

[Npstewart]

In a dwelling unit, is there any excuse for not having a disconnect for the AC?

The Air handler is a vertical unit in a closet with the water heater. The water heater has no disconnect BUT it has a lockable breaker installed in the panel.

The Air handler has NO disconnect, NO lockable breaker, and the panel is NOT located within site however it is relatively close (about 30 feet down the hall in a room)

Thanks.

 

[raider1]

A/C units are required to have a disconnecting means installed in accordance with Part II of Article 440. There are no exceptions.

Chris

 

[Npstewart]

Thanks!

 

[qcroanoke]

In a dwelling unit, is there any excuse for not having a disconnect for the AC?

The Air handler is a vertical unit in a closet with the water heater. The water heater has no disconnect BUT it has a lockable breaker installed in the panel.

The Air handler has NO disconnect, NO lockable breaker, and the panel is NOT located within site however it is relatively close (about 30 feet down the hall in a room)

Thanks.

If the air handler is a 120 volt unit a single pole motor rated snap switch would be sufficent wouldn't it?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

If the air handler is a 120 volt unit a single pole motor rated snap switch would be sufficent wouldn't it?

Yep, it would be fine. I always wire gas furnaces with a standard SP switch.

 

[raider1]

If the air handler is a 120 volt unit a single pole motor rated snap switch would be sufficent wouldn't it?

Yep, it would be fine. I always wire gas furnaces with a standard SP switch.

Yep, a standard SP switch is adaquate for a disconnect in that circumstance.

For a long time in my area electricians were installing and inspectors were requiring SSU type switchs for furnace disconnects. But the additional fuse is not a code requirement.

Chris

 

[readydave8]

If the air handler comes with factory installed breakers, is the answer to original question still the same?

 

[Mgraw]

If the factory supplied breakers are accessible without having to remove a panel or cover then a seperate disconnect is not required.