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Steve.Gressel

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I am a new member, so please forgive me if I am rehashing old business...
My boss and I disagree about whether or not we need to have a disconnect mounted near the base of a new (relocated) rotating beacon at our client's airport in central Ohio. I "think" 225.31(B) means the disconnect should be near the pole as there are serviceable parts to the beacon and obstruction light. The power source is several hundred feet away and is not going to be visible from the new beacon location (there is a building in the way).

I will qualify by saying my boss is crazy. Who's boss isn't, right?

Thank you in advance for any assistance or guidance.
 
Welcome to the Forum !

Does it have a motor ?
If so 430.102 would come into play
 
Steve.Gressel said:
I am a new member, so please forgive me if I am rehashing old business...
My boss and I disagree about whether or not we need to have a disconnect mounted near the base of a new (relocated) rotating beacon at our client's airport in central Ohio. I "think" 225.31(B) means the disconnect should be near the pole as there are serviceable parts to the beacon and obstruction light. The power source is several hundred feet away and is not going to be visible from the new beacon location (there is a building in the way).

I will qualify by saying my boss is crazy. Who's boss isn't, right?

Thank you in advance for any assistance or guidance.
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You are brave to post using your name and say your boss is crazy.

Mark
 
Steve.Gressel said:
I "think" 225.31(B) means the disconnect should be near the pole as there are serviceable parts to the beacon and obstruction light. The power source is several hundred feet away and is not going to be visible from the new beacon location (there is a building in the way).
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Always keep reading. Exception 3 would appear to cover this installation making your boss correct
Exception No. 3:
For towers or poles used as lighting standards, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be located elsewhere on the premises.
 
Fred B said:
Always keep reading. Exception 3 would appear to cover this installation making your boss correct
Exception No. 3:
For towers or poles used as lighting standards, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be located elsewhere on the premises.
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If i were going to hang my hat on any of the exceptions, I think I would pick #1.
Steve.Gressel said:
He will never look here.
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I'm pretty sure he would cop to being crazy, too.
 
Fred B said:
Always keep reading. Exception 3 would appear to cover this installation making your boss correct
Exception No. 3:
For towers or poles used as lighting standards, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be located elsewhere on the premises.
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I thought it was interesting that they don't seem to define "lighting standard". Do you think a rotating beacon would qualify under this?
 
Steve.Gressel said:
I thought it was interesting that they don't seem to define "lighting standard". Do you think a rotating beacon would qualify under this?
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A lighting standard, essentially a vertical structure designed to hold and support lighting fixtures like street lamps, typically made from materials like steel, aluminum, or fiberglass, used for illuminating streets, parks, and other areas.

I've yet to see a disconnect at a light pole even with a strobe or beacon.
 
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