C cyriousn Senior Member Location ME / CT Occupation EE & BIM Jul 27, 2009 #1 Is it against the code to have one generator backing up two seperate buildings if they are on two seperate services from the utility company?
Is it against the code to have one generator backing up two seperate buildings if they are on two seperate services from the utility company?
LarryFine Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA Location Henrico County, VA Occupation Electrical Contractor Jul 27, 2009 #2 cyriousn said: Is it against the code to have one generator backing up two seperate buildings if they are on two seperate services from the utility company? Click to expand... I would think it's okay, as long as you switch the neutrals.
cyriousn said: Is it against the code to have one generator backing up two seperate buildings if they are on two seperate services from the utility company? Click to expand... I would think it's okay, as long as you switch the neutrals.
R Ragin Cajun Senior Member Location Upstate S.C. Jul 27, 2009 #3 Don't see why not so long as you have two xfer sw's and the sum of the two overcurrent devices is equal or less than the generator breaker.
Don't see why not so long as you have two xfer sw's and the sum of the two overcurrent devices is equal or less than the generator breaker.
H hillbilly1 Senior Member Location North Georgia mountains Occupation Owner/electrical contractor Jul 27, 2009 #4 Doing one right now that has six services, one building. Customer did not want consolidate all six in case they sub-leased space at a later date.
Doing one right now that has six services, one building. Customer did not want consolidate all six in case they sub-leased space at a later date.