Mounting disconect??

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Question I was given on an interview. What is the proper dirrection to mound a disconect. Can.t find it in the NEC any help ??
 
Only thing NEC requires is:

225.52

(E) Uniform Position. Where disconnecting means handles
are operated vertically, the ?up? position of the handle shall be
the ?on? position.
Exception: A switching device having more than one ?on?
position, such as a double throw switch, shall not be required
to comply with this requirement.
 
What is the max hight??

What is the max hight??

WorkSafe said:
Only thing NEC requires is:


(E) Uniform Position. Where disconnecting means handles
are operated vertically, the ?up? position of the handle shall be
the ?on? position.
Exception: A switching device having more than one ?on?
position, such as a double throw switch, shall not be required
to comply with this requirement.[/QUO
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404.8 Accessibility and Grouping.
(A) Location. All switches and circuit breakers used as
switches shall be located so that they may be operated from
a readily accessible place. They shall be installed such that
the center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch
or circuit breaker, when in its highest position, is not more
than 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) above the floor or working platform.
Exception No. 1: On busway installations, fused switches
and circuit breakers shall be permitted to be located at the
same level as the busway. Suitable means shall be provided
to operate the handle of the device from the floor.
Exception No. 2: Switches and circuit breakers installed
adjacent to motors, appliances, or other equipment that
they supply shall be permitted to be located higher than 2.0
m (6 ft 7 in.) and to be accessible by portable means.
Exception No. 3: Hookstick operable isolating switches
shall be permitted at greater heights.
 
@jrae,
you said the question asked for the direction? Not sure 404.8 applies in this case!

edit to add: I can see someone linked this thread with another. This is why they posted section 404.8
 
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I would not put too much faith in an interview question. Most of the time those questions are based on how they want it done.
 
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