Disconnect in sight of small motor and controller??

[al]

For stationary motors 1/8 hp or less does the disconnect have to be in sight of the motor and controller?

 

[celtic]

Re: Disconnect in sight of small motor and controller??

430.109(B) (2002)

 

[infinity]

Re: Disconnect in sight of small motor and controller??

430.109(B) doesn't say specifically that it is or isn't required, it tells you that the CB can be the disconnecting means. This does not relieve you of 430.101(B) which states that "a disconnecting means shall be located in sight from the motor location".

 

[celtic]

Re: Disconnect in sight of small motor and controller??

Originally posted by infinity:
430.101(B)

What year is that from ( I checked '99 , '02, and '05)

[ August 07, 2005, 11:56 AM: Message edited by: celtic ]

 

[infinity]

Re: Disconnect in sight of small motor and controller??

You're right that was 430.102(B). 2005 NEC. Sorry!

 

[celtic]

Re: Disconnect in sight of small motor and controller??

Originally posted by infinity:
You're right

Well, that's a first! (NOT )

Now IF the (listed)controller is within sight, that covers the disco in sight rule:

430.109 (A)(6)

[ August 07, 2005, 12:11 PM: Message edited by: celtic ]

 

[al]

Re: Disconnect in sight of small motor and controller??

What then is the purpose of 430.109(b)? Is it to allow a fuse as the disconnect for a small motor? CB's are allowed in a different section

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Re: Disconnect in sight of small motor and controller??

430.109 only specifies the type of disconnect, 430.102 specifies the location of the disconnect.
Don