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Little Bill said:
He would have to accept as the EVSE is not an appliance. Also, it has a separate code section that covers only EVSE.
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But he tendency to tag citing 422.31(B)

Lockable Disconnect Requirement for EVSE Under 60A/150V?

Hi all, I’ve been encountering some differing interpretations from local inspectors regarding when a lockable disconnect is required for EVSE installations. Specifically, this concerns EVSE rated at 60 amps or less and less than 150 volts to ground. My understanding has been based on NEC...
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Deltaforce said:
But he tendency to tag citing 422.31(B)

Lockable Disconnect Requirement for EVSE Under 60A/150V?

Hi all, I’ve been encountering some differing interpretations from local inspectors regarding when a lockable disconnect is required for EVSE installations. Specifically, this concerns EVSE rated at 60 amps or less and less than 150 volts to ground. My understanding has been based on NEC...
forums.mikeholt.com
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What part of this is not an appliance do you not understand?
 
Even if the AHJ insists on applying 422 (which I agree they should not), those requirements can be complied with using a breaker padlock device in the panel, at most. There's no requirement for an additonal disconnect at the appliance.
 
wwhitney said:
It is not, as an EVSE is not an appliance, as it is not utilization equipment.
Cheers, Wayne
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An EVSE is definitely not utilization equipment. An EVSE is a smart power switch, basically a special function GFCI.
It's functions are to monitor ground continuity upstream, measure residual current downstream, advertise available ampacity,
and shut the heck up when no vehicle (or device faking a vehicle) is present. All analog tech, pre-digital design.

It's freaking smart relay.
 
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