Ok, here is the deal. multifamily apt building dishwasher on a dedicated CB, hardwired to the unit. panel is not in sight. no other means of disconnect.
in review of the NEC 422.31B "the branch-circuit switch or circuit breaker shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means where the switch or circuit breaker is within sight from the appliance or is CAPABLE of being in locked in the open position"
being that there is UL listed breaker lockouts availible, wouldnt that make this breaker only (set up) serve as the means of disconnect and be a code compliant instalation???. the word "capable" leads me to read it a s being OK. sounds silly but I am in a little battle with an owner that doesnt want to pay me and is grasping at anything he can. have a court date with him on friday..
Joe,
in review of the NEC 422.31B "the branch-circuit switch or circuit breaker shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means where the switch or circuit breaker is within sight from the appliance or is CAPABLE of being in locked in the open position"
being that there is UL listed breaker lockouts availible, wouldnt that make this breaker only (set up) serve as the means of disconnect and be a code compliant instalation???. the word "capable" leads me to read it a s being OK. sounds silly but I am in a little battle with an owner that doesnt want to pay me and is grasping at anything he can. have a court date with him on friday..
Joe,