Had a second PW2 installed yesterday. First was installed about four years ago. They are located in the middle of the walk-out basement.
Yesterday, installer was telling me code four years ago did not require PW disconnect to be outside by my solar disconnect. Disconnect is next to PWs in basement. Now, code requires it.
Having the disconnect outside seems like a good idea as far as the fire department is concerned. It would be a bit of work and expense (2 gauge, I think, maybe 45 ft). Don't know if installer would charge me for it.
Seems that even if PWs disconnected outside, PW power switch is still on and even if off, if its 100% full, as it always is, would still be a safety hazard in some ways.
Anybody know when that became international or national code and/or the citation? Should I get it done? Thanks.
Yesterday, installer was telling me code four years ago did not require PW disconnect to be outside by my solar disconnect. Disconnect is next to PWs in basement. Now, code requires it.
Having the disconnect outside seems like a good idea as far as the fire department is concerned. It would be a bit of work and expense (2 gauge, I think, maybe 45 ft). Don't know if installer would charge me for it.
Seems that even if PWs disconnected outside, PW power switch is still on and even if off, if its 100% full, as it always is, would still be a safety hazard in some ways.
Anybody know when that became international or national code and/or the citation? Should I get it done? Thanks.
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