Code Quiz: Equipment Operating at Over 1,000V – Circuit Breakers

For circuit breakers installed in equipment operating at over 1,000V, the interrupter rating of a circuit breaker shall not be less than the maximum fault current the circuit breaker will be required to interrupt, including _______ from all connected sources of energy.

A) ratings
B) contributions
C) information
D) none of the above

See the answer below.

Answer: B

Article 490 covers the general requirements for equipment operating at more than 1,000V, nominal. As specifically outlined in Sec. 490.21(A)(4)(2), “The interrupting rating of a circuit breaker shall not be less than the maximum fault current the circuit breaker will be required to interrupt, including contributions from all connected sources of energy.”

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