MV Service Disconnect

[nhcf]

In an industrial site where the utility provides a primary metered service - 4 wire grounded wye to a single pad-mount transformer. Is a gang-operated load break switch - pole mounted - suitable to serve as the service disconnecting means? Or is a padmount switch or switchgear lineup required. The utility will be providing metering upstream of this disconnect, on the pole, so no metering compartment required.

 

[davidbeach]

That's really a question to ask your local AHJ, it does matter what anybody here says (even if completely "correct") if the AHJ disagrees.

 

[VTer]

Talk to the utility or visit their website. If primary service, most utilities have written requirements for protection, grounding...

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