bphgravity
Senior Member
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I am writing an article and want to make sure I cover all angles when it comes to use of classified breakers.
Bottom Line: A manufacturer may choose to have their breaker classified for use in other panelboards. These breakers meet the listing requirements for use in the other panelboard. The labeling on the panelboard may indicate that only breakers manufactured by the same company are to be used in the panelboard however this is not a listing or labeling instruction (110.3(B), but only a manufacturers suggestion and recommendation for compliance with their warranty and guarantee.
It is the responsibility of the inspector to determine compliance with the listing of the classified breaker and the wording by the manufacturer cannot be enforced as a 110.3(B) violation.
Bottom Line: A manufacturer may choose to have their breaker classified for use in other panelboards. These breakers meet the listing requirements for use in the other panelboard. The labeling on the panelboard may indicate that only breakers manufactured by the same company are to be used in the panelboard however this is not a listing or labeling instruction (110.3(B), but only a manufacturers suggestion and recommendation for compliance with their warranty and guarantee.
It is the responsibility of the inspector to determine compliance with the listing of the classified breaker and the wording by the manufacturer cannot be enforced as a 110.3(B) violation.