Light Pole Fusing

[Thasman]

Just got informed I need to have in line fuse holders and fuses within each light pole of a small project. couldn't find in NEC, wondering if anyone can reference the NEC or maybe this is a local AHJ ordinance.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

That is typically something found in the project specifications. What ampere rating circuit supplies the poles? What is the load of the lights on each pole?

 

[Thasman]

30A supply, 5 poles w27Watt mogul lamps, single lamp each pole, 480V. total load 3 amps or close to it.
My question was more aimed at whether or not there is NEC for this regarding the in line fuses and holders, I couldn't find one specific to light poles. This is a repair job no spec, but my GM said I need to have the fuses and holders in the estimate. this is the first time ive heard of them being required. Not a huge issue just wanting to know for future projects. thx

 

[Hv&Lv]

I personally like the flood seal fuse holders on each pole. Makes troubleshooting much easier when it's one pole affected.
We put them them on every light pole we install

 

[Elect117]

Are you changing the conductor size when you run up the pole? Is it a tap?

 

[hillbilly1]

I like them because if one pole has a shorted head it doesn’t take all of the poles on that circuit out.