dishwasher means of disc.?

[Dennis Alwon]

So if I am laying on the floor working on the dw and the switch is located behind doors , then is it within sight......:grin:

I actually got called on that in a very similar installation. I was flabbergasted--- didin't know what to say... that is a rarity.

 

[benaround]

And then there is 400.7(8) and 400.8(2)

 

[lmchenry]

No one has answered the question as to whether the off switch on the dishwasher accounts for the disconnecting means. Please do. We allow it to here in TN.

 

[BackInTheHabit]

I run 12/3 between the disposal switch and the duplex under the sink, making it a split recep. You've got to install the disposal recep anyway, so what's one more wire?

Ditto!:grin:

 

[frizbeedog]

No one has answered the question as to whether the off switch on the dishwasher accounts for the disconnecting means. Please do. We allow it to here in TN.

but they're all answers to the question.

Ain't it cool.

 

[BackInTheHabit]

No one has answered the question as to whether the off switch on the dishwasher accounts for the disconnecting means. Please do. We allow it to here in TN.

I wouldn't consider the off switch on the dishwasher a disconnecting means.

The off switch may turn off the dishwasher itself, but power is still applied to the dishwasher.

 

[stickboy1375]

No one has answered the question as to whether the off switch on the dishwasher accounts for the disconnecting means. Please do. We allow it to here in TN.

Check out 422.34, The unit switch would have to be marked with a "OFF" position, and disconnect all ungrounded conductors...

IMO, all newer DW's do not meet this requirement.

 

[badabing]

I run 12/3 between the disposal switch and the duplex under the sink, making it a split recep. You've got to install the disposal recep anyway, so what's one more wire?

same here.

 

[brantmacga]

Check out 422.34, The unit switch would have to be marked with a "OFF" position, and disconnect all ungrounded conductors...

IMO, all newer DW's do not meet this requirement.

correct ...........

 

[iwire]

he had another contractor go in and put a cord and plug (behind the unit, voliation in itself, not accessible,

Not a violation, specifically allowed by 422.16(B)(2)(4).

Also take a look at the definition of Accessible in Article 100.

As far as the lock out.

From 422.31(B)

"The provision for locking or adding a lock to the disconnecting means shall be installed on or at the switch or circuit breaker used as the disconnecting means shall remain in place with or without the lock installed"