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(2) Meter disconnects installed in accordance with 230.82(3)
and marked as follows:
EMERGENCY DISCONNECT,
METER DISCONNECT,
NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT
(3) Other listed disconnect switches or circuit breakers on
the supply side of each service disconnect that are marked
suitable for use as service equipment and marked as follows:
EMERGENCY DISCONNECT,
NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT
(2) Marking Location and Size. Markings shall comply
with 110.21(B) and both of the following:
(1) The marking or labels shall be located on the outside
front of the disconnect enclosure with red background and
white text.
(2) The letters shall be at least 13 mm (1/2 in.) high.
Expert Analysis
A revision has been made to clarify the location, rating,
and grouping of an emergency disconnecting means for
one- and two-family dwelling units.
Clarification was given on the type of each emergency
disconnecting means for one- and two-family
dwelling units.
230.85(A)
230.85(B)