Kitchen equipment disconnecting mean

[faresos]

Can we use the circuit breaker (lockable device) as disconnecting mean for kitchen equipment that is hard wired? Does the panelboard need to be within sight? I'm reading article 422.31.A (2005) which it tells me I can, then I'm reading 422.32 (Disconnecting Means for Motor Driven Appliance) which it tells me that needs to be in sight and which talks about unit switch; Is the definition of unit switch that the one it comes with on-off position for the appliance? would the off position disconnect all ungrounded conductors. What I'm trying to do is to avoiding providing NEMA4X disconnect switches in the kitchen area. Any thoughts?


Thanks in advance for your time!

 

[Jhaney]

If I understand 422.31(B) 2008 correctly you get by such appliances as a dishwasher with a circuit breaker with a lockout bracket. Read it and see what you think, if in doubt ask the ahj

 

[augie47]

the way I read it, the 1st key would be motor or no motor. If it has motor of more that 1/8 hp, the disconnect must be in sight. If the unit switch disconnects all ungrounded coductors and is readily accessiible for servicing then it can suffice as the motor disconnecting means.