225.36 & service equipment definition

[DW98]

I'm probably splitting hairs here. I have a generator, ats, fusible service switch all more than 50' from a building. I need the disconnect specified by 225.31 and 225.36. all references are NEC2008. defiinition of service equipment contains test "usually consisting of a circuit breaker . . . . ".

In my application where I have either the service disconnect or generator breaker providing the overcurrent protection, can I simply install a switch without fuses as the building disconnect. design included mcb panelboard but mlo panelboard has already been ordered.

must service equipment (not service entrance rated) contain overcurrent protection?

Thanks,

 

[Smart $]

The service disconnecting means must either have integral or immediately-adjacent overcurrent protection (OCP).

The disconnecting means for a building supplied by a feeder is not required to have OCP either integral or adjacent provided both the line and load conductors are protected by compliant means located elsewhere.