Motor Disconnect Location for 1/8 Hp or less

[EdwardSWard]

Is a disconnecting means not required within site of a hardwired motor if the motor is 1/8 hp or less (and motor is not an appliance)?

As per 430.109(B), the branch circuit overcurrent device can serve as the disconnecting means, but does OCD have to be within site as required by 430.102(B)? I know a lot of people interpret 430.109(B) to mean a switch at the motor isn't required, but where in code is this allowed? (But at the same time, if a switch is required at the motor, this seem inconsistant with appliance section 422.32 that only requires disconnect within site if motor > 1/8 hp.)
Also what does protecting a person from getting zapped by a 20 amp branch circuit have to do with whether it is connected to a 1/7 Hp or 1/8 hp load?

 

[raider1]

Take a look at 430.102, for the location of the disconnecting means for a motor and controller.

Chris

 

[EdwardSWard]

Yes, I would think one is required at motor as per 430.102, but what is point of 430.109 (B) for 1/8 hp or less? OCD's (molded case circuit breakers and (fused) motor switches) are already allowed as disconnects as per 430.109 (A) ?

 

[buddhakii]

What if the branch circuit ocpd is not anything listed in 430.109(A)?

 

[charlie b]

What if the branch circuit ocpd is not anything listed in 430.109(A)?

Then unless it meets one of the conditions given in 430.109(B) through (G), that OCPD cannot serve as the required disconnecting means.