Fire pump disconnecting means

[babool]

Had an issue with an Inspector come up on a Rated Fire Pump Controller fed from a pad mount utility transformer. He claimed due to 2017 code change we have to have a non-fusible disconnecting means by the pad mount location in addition to the controller located on the exterior wall of the facility. This is an existing hospital and there is a gen feed going into the controller as well. I can't find in the code where this requirement is listed, does anybody know what he's alluding to?

 

[gadfly56]

Had an issue with an Inspector come up on a Rated Fire Pump Controller fed from a pad mount utility transformer. He claimed due to 2017 code change we have to have a non-fusible disconnecting means by the pad mount location in addition to the controller located on the exterior wall of the facility. This is an existing hospital and there is a gen feed going into the controller as well. I can't find in the code where this requirement is listed, does anybody know what he's alluding to?

Most likely his very own, personal, shirt-pocket rule.

 

[infinity]

The inspector should cite the code section that you've violated.

 

[tom baker]

Yes I would like to see what section the AHJ is citing.
Please see the link to the fire pump article I posted in this topic.
Is the controller in the same room as the fire pump?

 

[babool]

Yes I would like to see what section the AHJ is citing.
Please see the link to the fire pump article I posted in this topic.
Is the controller in the same room as the fire pump?

Yes it is, basement mechanical/sprinkler riser room

 

[electrofelon]

Fascinating how there can be a "rule", yet he doesnt know where it is.