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rfrahmann1 said:
Are safety disconnect located by equipment in a ceiling required to have the working clearness in front of them? This question in related to code section 110.26
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I would look at 404.8 instead. Since you are referring to a disco switch.:)
 
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rfrahmann1 said:
Are safety disconnect located by equipment in a ceiling required to have the working clearness in front of them? This question in related to code section 110.26
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Darn good question and no good answers.

Many inspectors will say 110.26 does apply, but if it does there is no compliant way to install a disconnect switch above a suspended ceiling.
 
I have shown many AHU's with a disconnect switch or fused disconnect switch - all located above the ceiling - and have yet to have any issues in the field with "clearances".

Another code dilemma. Comply with one article and be noncompliant with another. :?



RC
 
xformer said:
Could one present the argument that since this is a disco, the equipment is not likely to require service while energized? There for the equipment falls out of the 110.26A requirement?
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I might use and agree with that argument but the fact remains I run into inspectors who try to enforce 110.26 for these disconnects and you can only meet some of the requirements.
 
iwire said:
I might use and agree with that argument but the fact remains I run into inspectors who try to enforce 110.26 for these disconnects and you can only meet some of the requirements.
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In all fairness, i think the argument is a shaky one as well. :):)
 
Ragin Cajun said:
I have shown many AHU's with a disconnect switch or fused disconnect switch - all located above the ceiling - and have yet to have any issues in the field with "clearances".

Another code dilemma. Comply with one article and be noncompliant with another. :?



RC
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Sounds like a Code Change opportunity.... "discos complying with 404.8 Ex 2........"
 
xformer, I doubt there is a single sentence in the code that is more discussed at Mike Holt that clearance. I think the code panels are afraid to touch it because they could make it even worse, by offering too many gaps or making it even more restrictive. Or writing 10 pages to cover the nuance.
 
Strathead said:
xformer, I doubt there is a single sentence in the code that is more discussed at Mike Holt that clearance. I think the code panels are afraid to touch it because they could make it even worse, by offering too many gaps or making it even more restrictive. Or writing 10 pages to cover the nuance.
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:thumbsup:


Seems to be true.
 
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