New NEC 2020 change

[BBeerme]

I would be very leery of a pull-out type disconnect at anything over maybe 30-40 amps. Picture the arc-flash of pulling one out slowly with a 100-200 amp load? <g>

Disconnects of any size generally have an over-center action and strong springs to actually snatch the contacts open quickly. Pull-outs would always be subject to the slowness of the person operating them. And they could stick part way out - that might get exciting. <g>

PHM
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I hear ya, but in the case outlined above, little chance of arc flash with blown fuses.

[Poodle Head Mikey]

I'm with you. I actually go a good bit further with the concept - I wait to eventually fall out.

I for 1 am not a big fan of pulling out

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[270wsm]

I'm with you. I actually go a good bit further with the concept - I wait to eventually fall out.

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[Paul Benkovitz]

... yet we don't have to install an outlet near the electrical panel, nor a light. You would think electrical code would help electrician more than HVAC guys!

Yes, I am joking (mostly )

I hope you were joking. NEC 110.26(D) Illumination. Illumination SHALL be provided for all working spaces about service equipment, switchboards, panelboards or motor control centers installed indoors.

[Poodle Head Mikey]

The next time they rework this NEC thing - see if you can push for a rule stating:

Intelligence and Understanding SHALL be provided for all working space about service equipment, switchboards, panel boards, or motor control centers installed indoors.

That would be a nice addition.

PHM
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I hope you were joking. NEC 110.26(D) Illumination. Illumination SHALL be provided for all working spaces about service equipment, switchboards, panelboards or motor control centers installed indoors.

[Paul Benkovitz]

The next time they rework this NEC thing - see if you can push for a rule stating:

Intelligence and Understanding SHALL be provided for all working space about service equipment, switchboards, panel boards, or motor control centers installed indoors.

That would be a nice addition.

PHM
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The NEC requires minimum space for service equipment and other electrical devices. Generally this is not followed in residential because of available space/laziness.
"Intelligence and Understanding" is the same as "Common sense" since the latter no longer exists neither does the former.
I refer to it as uncommon sense.