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(B) Motor
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A disconnecting means shall be provided for a motor in accordance with 430.102(B)(1) or (B)(2).
A disconnecting means for the motor shall be located in sight from the motor location and the driven machinery location.
The controller disconnecting means required in accordance with 430.102(A) shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means for the motor if it is in sight from the motor location and the driven machinery location.
Exception to (1) and (2): The disconnecting means for the motor shall not be required under either condition (1) or condition (2), which follow, provided that the controller disconnecting means required in 430.102(A) is lockable in accordance with 110.25.
- Where such a location of the disconnecting means for the motor is impracticable or introduces additional or increased hazards to persons or property Informational Note: Some examples of increased or additional hazards include, but are not limited to, motors rated in excess of 100 hp, multimotor equipment, submersible motors, motors associated with adjustable speed drives, and motors located in hazardous (classified) locations.
- In industrial installations, with written safety procedures, where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the equipment
Informational Note: For information on lockout/tagout procedures, see NFPA 70E-2015, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
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