Fireplace Disconnect

[DeltaFarce]

So I installed this natural gas fireplace for a customer: http://www.fireplacex.com/ProductGuide/ProductDetail.aspx?modelsku=98500245

When the customer went to pick up the permit the inspector told him that he needed a disconnect. I looked into it and found that the plug underneath it serves as the disconnect. Then today the inspector failed the inspection when he went out to look at it because it didn't have a disconnect.

I was told by a good source (Hi Dennis :bye that the plug underneath it serves as the disconnect and it's code compliant. I told the homeowner that and he relayed it to the inspector. But the inspector didn't like it, he said he wasn't sure what to unplug and felt that there should be a switch.

So now I am waiting for the inspector to get back to me and I'd like to be sure that this is compliant and I could also use some help on how to deal with this with the inspector.

BTW, this is New Jersey which has a uniform construction code. All municipalities have to follow the 2011 NEC (with a few amendments, but none cover fireplaces).

 

[Dennis Alwon]

If he took off the bottom grill he can see the motor and the receptacle that it plugs into. I guess you'll have to hold his hand.

 

[Sierrasparky]

I would agree. The only thing that could be at issue is if there is some funky wiring going on.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I would agree. The only thing that could be at issue is if there is some funky wiring going on.

What I remember is the cable comes directly from the wall to the jb inside the fireplace blower area. We have done hundreds of these thru the years-- My guess is that the inspector does not know there is a receptacle behind the bottom grill

 

[DeltaFarce]

Ok, so I spoke with the inspector. I first want to say that he was very professional and reasonable.

His contention was that he couldn't find the plug when he looked in that front panel. Second, he said that the manual doesn't show this plug anywhere. He said that if the plug is there he will approve it, and offered to go back and look a second time.

So I went to the job just now myself to make sure it's there before making him come back. What I found was a mess of wiring underneath the front panel. I found the actual disconnect plug because I knew where to look since it's on the other side of the splicebox, but it is confusing because the plug is the same molex style connector as all the other wiring mess underneath the unit.

The plug did have a tiny tag that said "Power In" on it, not that it's readable from outside the unit. But I took a picture of the plug and where it plugged into and the inspector said he would approve it.

So it's all settled. Thanks.