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Code Q&A: PV Equipment Isolating Devices or Equipment Disconnecting Means

Dec. 12, 2024

Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.

Mike Holt

Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com. Based on the 2023 NEC.

Question: PV equipment isolating devices or equipment disconnecting means shall be _____.

a) located within the equipment

b) located in sight from and readily accessible from the equipment for those to whom access is required

c) lockable in accordance with Sec. 110.25

d) any of these

See answer below.

Answer: d) any of these

The requirements for PV equipment isolating devices or equipment disconnecting means are found in Sec.690.15(D) of the 2023 NEC.

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About the Author

Mike Holt

Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.