N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 905.02

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Puc 905.02 - Disconnect Switch
(a) For purposes of this section, a "gang-operated" switch means a switch in which the separate switches for each phase are operated as a group from a single control.
(b) A facility that elects to install a manual disconnect switch for utility use shall meet the following requirements:
(1) The disconnect switch shall be an external, manual, visible, gang-operated, load break disconnecting switch;
(2) The customer-generator shall purchase, install, own, and maintain the disconnect switch;
(3) The disconnect switch shall be located between the power-producing equipment and the interconnection point with the distribution utility system;
(4) The disconnect switch shall meet applicable standards established by Underwriters Laboratories, American National Standards Institute, the National Electrical Code, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers;
(5) The disconnect switch shall be clearly marked, "Generator Disconnect Switch", with permanent letters 3/8 inch or larger;
(6) The disconnect switch shall be located on the facility site at a location that is mutually agreeable to the customer-generator and the distribution utility;
(7) The disconnect switch shall be readily accessible for operation and locking by distribution utility personnel; and
(8) The disconnect switch shall be lockable in the open position with a standard padlock with a 3/8 inch shank.

N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 905.02

INTERIM #5921, eff 11-7-94, EXPIRED 3-7-95

New. #7424, eff 1-12-01; ss by #9353, INTERIM, eff 1-12-09, EXPIRED: 7-11-09

New. #9515, eff 7-18-09; ss by #9998, eff 9-20-11

Amended by Volume XL Number 33, Filed August 13, 2020, Proposed by #13080, Effective 9/14/2020, Expires 9/14/2030