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I installed a generator transfer switch right next to the main 200 A panel. Connected with a 3" steel nipple. I was working where I had to use a new inspector. New to me. He said I did not have to separate the grounds and neutrals in the main panel because it was so close to the panel? He called it hugging. I can not find anything about this? Another inspector says it is a sub panel now and all grounds & neutrals have to separated.
 
RisleyMechanical said:
I installed a generator transfer switch right next to the main 200 A panel. Connected with a 3" steel nipple. I was working where I had to use a new inspector. New to me. He said I did not have to separate the grounds and neutrals in the main panel because it was so close to the panel? He called it hugging. I can not find anything about this? Another inspector says it is a sub panel now and all grounds & neutrals have to separated.
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I was surprised to find “Hugging” listed in Article 100 – Definitions 2017 NEC.

Hugging – The interaction between the electrical job site foreman and the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) also commonly referred to as the local electrical inspector. This interaction should take place in an open, common location at the jobsite being inspected, during normal construction hours, as to dispel all doubts of collusion, bribery or payoff concerning issues with Article 250 – Grounding and Bonding of the 2017 NEC.

Standard “Hugging” procedure guidelines are as follows:

Both parties involved face each other and exchange a standard “Hug” with a slight pat on the back. Smiling is optional as are tool belts. It is a common practice for “Huggies” to turn heads in the opposite direction before the “Hugging” begins to avoid hardhat-to-bridge of nose contact. After the “Hugging” has taken place, the appropriate inspection report paperwork can be completed.

Disclaimer: Huggies® is a registered trademarked name registered to the
Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
 
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electrofelon said:
if it was a switch only without overcurrent protection, then the thing next to it would still be service equipment.
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Been thinking about that statement. So the enclosure with the OCPD is service equipment, but does that mean we can bond the neutral there? I am seeing a conflict between 250.24(A)(5) and 250.92. 250.24(A)(5) does say "...except as otherwise permitted in this article" so it is thus allowed by 250.92 yes?
 
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