Can a generator switch?

robertpitre

Member
Location
houma
Occupation
building inspector
Can a generator switch be used for a means of disconnect for a residential ? Or do you have to have a disconnect between the meter and switch?
 

suemarkp

Senior Member
Location
Kent, WA
Occupation
Retired Engineer
I would say yes if it is marked suitable for use as service equipment and has a positive means to keep it disconnected (e.g. manual transfer switch, or some override in an auto switch so it stays off of the utility). A manual transfer switch with no breaker in it needs a fuse or breaker immediately adjacent, but the switch is still the main disconnect.
 
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