Multiwire onto single device

[drive1968]

I got tagged by my inspector on a kitchen dishwasher and disposal because I didn't pigtail the neutral. I used a single device and broke the tab on the hot side and left the neutral tab intact. On my circuit there are no downsteam devices and it is dedicated to the diswasher and disposal. In the past, I've never had an inspector have a problem with this.

He said I violated 300-13(b) DEVICE REMOVAL;In multi-wire branch circuits, the continuity of a grounded conductor shall not depend on device connections such as lampholders, receptacles, etc., where the removal of such devices would interrupt the continuity.

Does this section of the code properly apply to a situation I have? If I actually removed my receptacle, there wouldn't be any downsteam devices to interrupt.

I attached a picture to explain what I'm talking about.

 

[iwire]

I agree with you.

 

[chris kennedy]

I agree with you.

Same here.

the continuity of a grounded conductor shall not depend on device connections

In your case it isn't.

 

[infinity]

Same here.



In your case it isn't.

I agree too.

 

[augie47]

sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing,

 

[roger]

I am another one in agreement. I don't think your inspector has a grasp on the concept of the article section.

Roger

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Shall I be a nonconformist? :grin: I can't - I agree also but you would need a dp breaker. That does not seem to be the inspectors issue.

 

[crazyboy]

Agreed with the rest! If it was feeding another receptacle then it would be an issue. Since its not, you're good.

 

[drive1968]

Thanks for the responses. I'll give the inspector a call tomorrow.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

The reason for requiring the neutral to be pigtailed is for protection of downstream circuits feeding back on the neutral and hurting someone when it is disconnected one side is disconnected from the recep. Disconnecting the neutral in this case will not be a problem-- I know you shouldn't work it hot anyway...

 

[chris kennedy]

The reason for requiring the neutral to be pigtailed is for protection of downstream circuits feeding back on the neutral and hurting someone when it is disconnected one side is disconnected from the recep.

Why would unqualified personal be working on that circuit in the first place?:roll:

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Why would unqualified personal be working on that circuit in the first place?:roll:

Qualified people can still get hurt and they may also work it hot. Otherwise why have the rule.

 

[Twoskinsoneman]

Shall I be a nonconformist? :grin: I can't - I agree also but you would need a dp breaker. That does not seem to be the inspectors issue.

I don't think I agree with this. Two single poles with a handle tie should suffice.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I don't think I agree with this. Two single poles with a handle tie should suffice.

Okay I concede--- 2 sp with a tie will work also...:grin:

 

[Twoskinsoneman]

Okay I concede--- 2 sp with a tie will work also...:grin:

Sorry if that was obvious to everyone...

 

[480sparky]

What does this expecter expect you to do... break off the neutral-side tab then pigtail the neutral to both terminals?

 

[chris kennedy]

What does this expecter expect you to do... break off the neutral-side tab then pigtail the neutral to both terminals?

30? in material and $10 of your time? Expecter going to pay for that?

 

[infinity]

What does this expecter expect you to do... break off the neutral-side tab then pigtail the neutral to both terminals?

How silly would that be. :roll:

 

[jaylectricity]

We're calling them expectors now?

I am OK with this.

 

[mivey]

I agree with those agreeing with you.