Access to Service Disconnecting Means

The general requirements for service equipment are outlined in Part V of Art. 230 of the NEC.

July 24, 2014

In a multiple-occupancy building where electric service and electrical maintenance are provided by the building management under continuous building management supervision, the service disconnecting means can be accessible to authorized _____ only.

a) inspectors
b) tenants
c) management personnel
d) qualified persons

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: c) management personnel

The general requirements for service equipment are outlined in Part V of Art. 230 of the NEC. Grouping of disconnects rules are presented in Sec. 230.72. As per 230.72(C), "In a multiple-occupancy building, each occupant shall have access to the occupant's service disconnecting means." An Exception notes: "In a multiple-occupancy building where electric service and electrical maintenance are provided by the building management supervision, the service disconnecting means supplying more than one occupancy shall be permitted to be accessible to authorized management personnel only."