Bolt-in backfeed for loadcenter

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This was taken from one of your Q/A's.

Q7. I was told that a back-fed breaker needs to be bolted into the panel. Is this correct?

A7. Yes. Plug-in circuit breakers that are back-fed from field installed conductors must be secured in place by an additional fastener that requires other than a pull to release the breaker from the panelboard [408.36(D)].


My question is:
Does the NEC distinquish between a load center and a panelboard regarding this matter.?
 
Does the NEC distinquish between a load center and a panelboard regarding this matter.?
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You will not find the term "load center" in the NEC this is a manufactures term for a panelboard.

Chris
 
raider1 said:
You will not find the term "load center" in the NEC this is a manufactures term for a panelboard.

Chris
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Actually loadcenter is a marketing term used to describe a "cost reduced" panelboard with features used primarily in the residential market (i.e designed to be flush mounted in a 2x4 wall). The NEC and UL do not differentiate between loadcenters and panels.
 
jim dungar said:
Actually loadcenter is a marketing term used to describe a "cost reduced" panelboard with features used primarily in the residential market (i.e designed to be flush mounted in a 2x4 wall). The NEC and UL do not differentiate between loadcenters and panels.
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Correct, that was my point, I just didn't relay it as well as you did.

Chris
 
DWP,
Note that the rule does not require the use of a breaker that bolts onto the bus. A plug in breaker used with the manufacturer supplied hold down clip is permitted.
 
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