Air conditioner Disconnect

[bkelly]

Are circuit breakers that are factory mounted and integral with the unit on a residential air conditioner acceptable as the disconnecting means. Article 440.14 states that the disconnecting means can be mounted on or within the equipment.

 

[raider1]

Yes, factory installed breakers and switches that are readily accessible and comply with 440.12 are permitted to be used as the disconnecting means for the A/C unit.

Chris

 

[qcroanoke]

Are circuit breakers that are factory mounted and integral with the unit on a residential air conditioner acceptable as the disconnecting means. Article 440.14 states that the disconnecting means can be mounted on or within the equipment.

Yes, We install wall mount ach units everyday with a breaker installed. Not residential but the article doesn't say commercial buildings only.