If this is simply a Code consideration, then the NEC does not require a visible/lockable disconnect. You can refer to this SolarABCs document for a thorough discussion of the subject:
http://www.solarabcs.org/about/publications/reports/ued/pdfs/ABCS-05_studyreport.pdf On Oct 2, 2012, at 5:21 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: > I just finished a job on a home where the utility didn't require the utility > disco. They contend that the service disconnect on the "farmer panel" meter > base will work for them. I said cool and didn't put one in. The inspector > said he couldn't sticker the project because the utility disco was missing. I > asked to see where that disconnect is required by code and he said he would > get back to me and drove off. > > > Anyone come across this? > > Jesse > > > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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