code prior to 2002

[masselectrician]

Does any know if the NEC prior to the 2002 required the grounded conductor to be switched when using a generator and transfer switch? Thanks

 

[480sparky]

What's the current code reference?

 

[masselectrician]

I do not have the 2011 on hand, but NEC 2002 702.6 requires transfer equipment, not sure if 2011 is the same article.
In a discussion with a co-worker I say the grounded conductor does not need to be switched, only the ungrounded. He insists that in years past ungrounded and grounded needed to be switched.

 

[raider1]

I am not aware of any older code requirement that required the grounded conductor of a generator to be switch with the transfer switch. As far as I am aware this has always been a design issue not a code issue.

Chris

 

[billsnuff]

Hey chris

Hey chris

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Don't forget to update...........Now back to the post

 

[iwire]

I am not aware of any older code requirement that required the grounded conductor of a generator to be switch with the transfer switch. As far as I am aware this has always been a design issue not a code issue.

Chris

I agree with Chris.

 

[LEO2854]

Does any know if the NEC prior to the 2002 required the grounded conductor to be switched when using a generator and transfer switch? Thanks

I Just looked in the 1999 - 1996 and the 1993 with the mass amedmants it does not show there eather.

 

[masselectrician]

Thanks for the info.