B bboma New User Location Champaign IL Occupation Electrical contractor May 4, 2025 #1 Does a DPDT (generator switch) meet the requirement for an outside disconnect if there is also a main breaker in the inside breaker panel?
Does a DPDT (generator switch) meet the requirement for an outside disconnect if there is also a main breaker in the inside breaker panel?
don_resqcapt19 Moderator Staff member Location Illinois Occupation retired electrician May 4, 2025 #2 I would have to have a center off position to be a disconnect. It would also have to be service rated.
I would have to have a center off position to be a disconnect. It would also have to be service rated.
S suemarkp Senior Member Location Kent, WA Occupation Retired Engineer May 4, 2025 #3 And the breaker needs to be immediately adjacent to the switch. NEC 230.91.
