Canopy disconnect

[Dan@A&D]

I am going to wire lights under a stand alone canopy. Power is coming from a parking lot light. There is a 1kva transformer mounted on the canopy to step the power down. My question is this: Is a disconnect needed before the transformer?

 

[augie47]

Under the 2011 Code, a disconnect is not needed for the transformer itself, however, it's possible one would be required since for feeding a separate structure

 

[LarryFine]

Sounds like a potentially (no pun intended) hazardous set-up. Earthing?

 

[augie47]

Sounds like a potentially (no pun intended) hazardous set-up. Earthing?

IMO, you would need to address 250.30
I would not be surprised if a better plan might be lighting at the parking lot voltage.