ceb58
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Why did New Jersey amend code to not require a disconnect on a generator?
Question for the Jersey guys
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chris kennedy
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Where did you get that info from Curtis? And why would that be a concern for a guy from NC?
ceb58
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This ask by a guy from Fla.
I have been told this twice on another forum. Enquiring minds want to know.
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The NJ Electrical amendments start on P.46. Not sure if the generator disconnect is one of them.
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/codreg/pdf_regs_former/njac_5_23_3_grace.pdf
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/codreg/pdf_regs_former/njac_5_23_3_grace.pdf
ceb58
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Could not find any thing in this document to substantiate the removal from code.
goldstar
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If it's a stationary generator there is a main circuit breaker on the face of the control panel. Doesn't that count as a disconnect means ? If it's a portable generator I would think that the cord and plug is a sufficient disconnect means. Not sure about your question or where you got this info from.
ceb58
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I am speaking of a stationary gen. not a portable. Here in NC the consensus from inspectors is that the breaker on the gen. doesn't qualify as a disconnect because it doesn't meet the requirements of 445.18 or 225.36 Also most of those breakers are behind a cover and are not readily accessible and they do not comply with 225.31 & 32.
I have been told twice by gen. installers on another forum that the gen disconnect was not requried in New Jersey. I was just wondering why they would or if they did amend code to allow the install with out a disconnecting means for the gen.
goldstar
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I see your point. I'll try to do some research and get back to you if I find out anything.
ceb58
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That's good. Just one of those things that get stuck in your mind and want to know more about. (Too much time on my hands this weekend
)hotwire1955
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There is nothing in the NJ UCC that amends 445.18
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