Location of Disconnect/Overcurrent Device

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Bob Clukey

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i know there is height restriction of 6ft. 7 inches, but is there a "minimal" height restriction for mounting an equipment disconnect...for instance, a hot tub, at a single family dwelling, outdoors.....is there a minimum height that it has to be mounted...i can't find anything on it....thanks for your assistance,
 
Bob Clukey said:
i know there is height restriction of 6ft. 7 inches, but is there a "minimal" height restriction for mounting an equipment disconnect...for instance, a hot tub, at a single family dwelling, outdoors.....is there a minimum height that it has to be mounted...i can't find anything on it....thanks for your assistance,
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As odd as it seems there is no minimum height unless it is a disconnecting means for a mobile home.
 
Bob Clukey said:
i know there is height restriction of 6ft. 7 inches, but is there a "minimal" height restriction for mounting an equipment disconnect...for instance, a hot tub, at a single family dwelling, outdoors.....is there a minimum height that it has to be mounted...i can't find anything on it....thanks for your assistance,
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There is no "minimal" height restriction that applies generally. Although to my knowledge(and it can be limited at times;)), the only section that may apply to what your looking for is 550.32(F).

There may be others.....but I don't think there is....
 
IWIRE said:
As odd as it seems there is no minimum height unless it is a disconnecting means for a mobile home
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Jim Shorts said:
No minimum required with the exception of mobile homes in 550.32(F) must be 2 ft. above grade.
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You guys type fast.....I'm still on the one finger method;):grin:
 
I am aware of another section that is applicable to this discussion.....

I know its a stretch but it still is a "minimal" requirement.....

555.9 implies ....a switch/disconnect can not be installed lower than 12'' above the deck....so minimum height to bottom is 12''
 
Bob Clukey said:
i know there is height restriction of 6ft. 7 inches, but is there a "minimal" height restriction for mounting an equipment disconnect...for instance, a hot tub, at a single family dwelling, outdoors.....is there a minimum height that it has to be mounted...i can't find anything on it....thanks for your assistance,
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It's good to see you are doing your homework! Never accept everything you hear on the job site! I have to say I was selfish when it came to the height requirement. I let J-men walk around believing 6ft 6inches was the norm--while later discovering that our Administrator believed the same thing. I finally broke from my selfish ways, and told the Admin to look it up, and he was astonished when he found-out I was right. I have to admit--after more than one J-man told me the minimum height was 32"-- I accepted the rule for at least two months..LOL!!!





The golden rule: If someone tells you something, take the time out to investigate their instruction.
 
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