The NEC section that specifies the location and accessibility of air conditioning equipment disconnects is

The NEC section that specifies the location and accessibility of air conditioning equipment disconnects is

• A. 430.108
• B. 440.14
• C. 300.5
• D. 600.1

Answer: (B)

The key idea is where the disconnect for air conditioning equipment must be located and how accessible it must be. For air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, the relevant rule is in the NEC’s Article 440, which covers these types of equipment. Within that article, the specific rule about the disconnecting means’ location and accessibility is in 440.14. This section requires the disconnecting means to be readily accessible and located so that the equipment can be shut off quickly, often within sight from the unit, to enable safe and rapid service or emergency shutoff. The other sections listed don’t address air conditioning disconnect locations: 430.108 deals with disconnects for motors, 300.5 covers general wiring methods, and 600.1 relates to lighting equipment.

The key idea is where the disconnect for air conditioning equipment must be located and how accessible it must be. For air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, the relevant rule is in the NEC’s Article 440, which covers these types of equipment. Within that article, the specific rule about the disconnecting means’ location and accessibility is in 440.14. This section requires the disconnecting means to be readily accessible and located so that the equipment can be shut off quickly, often within sight from the unit, to enable safe and rapid service or emergency shutoff. The other sections listed don’t address air conditioning disconnect locations: 430.108 deals with disconnects for motors, 300.5 covers general wiring methods, and 600.1 relates to lighting equipment.