NEC for Equipment

[busman]

There seems to be a general consensus here that the "innards" of equipment does not need to meet the NEC. I've generally taken that for granted, but now can't find a Code reference to back that up. My current issue is a large skid mounted Chiller that was constructed by the manufacturer and delivered as a unit with Greenfield, BX Cable and indoor (sheet metal) boxes in a location that is clearly intended to be out in the weather.

Thoughts?

As always thanks for your time,

Mark

 

[don_resqcapt19]

90.7 ... It is the intent of this Code that factory-installed internal wiring or the construction of equipment need not be inspected at the time of installation of the equipment, except to detect alterations or damage, if the equipment has been listed by a qualified electrical testing laboratory that is recognized as having the facilities
described in the preceding paragraph and that requires suitability for installation in accordance with this Code.

That being said, I would be looking at the equipment listing to see if the equipment is intended to be installed in a wet location. If the listing says that, I would be asking the listing agency for an explanation of why they think the equipment it suitable for use in wet locations?

Also the code does not require the AHJ to accept listed equipment and the AHJ could reject the installation based on rules in the NEC.

 

[busman]

That being said, I would be looking at the equipment listing to see if the equipment is intended to be installed in a wet location. If the listing says that, I would be asking the listing agency for an explanation of why they think the equipment it suitable for use in wet locations?

Also the code does not require the AHJ to accept listed equipment and the AHJ could reject the installation based on rules in the NEC.

Don,

That's exactly the answer I was looking for.

Thanks a bunch.

Mark