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Material taken from the National Electric Code

is reprinted with permission

from NFPA 70

, 2023 edition. National Electrical Code

NEC

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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)