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2020 NEC Code Reference

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Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection

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Motor Branch-Circuit Basics
Ref: 430.6; 430.22; 430.32; 430.52 · motor, FLC, overload, OCPD

Motor full-load current used for conductor and branch-circuit short-circuit/ground-fault protection calculations is generally determined from the Article 430 tables as...

Equipment / Special Equipment

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Motor Disconnecting Means
Ref: 430.102; 430.109 · motor disconnect, within sight, controller

Disconnecting means shall be provided for the controller and motor as required by 430.102. Exception/watch: Lockable disconnect provisions can affect the within-sight...

Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection

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Article 240 - Overcurrent Protection
Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · OCPD

Breaker/fuse protection rules, standard ratings, tap conductors, conductor protection, and equipment protection.

Keywords: breaker, fuse, OCP, overcurrent, tap conductor, 240.4, 240.6

Related: 310, 408, 430

Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use

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Article 404 - Switches
Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use · Devices

Switch installation, switching of grounded conductors, snap switches, and enclosure requirements.

Keywords: switch, snap switch, disconnect switch

Related: 406, 430

Article 430 - Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers
Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use · Motors

Motor conductor sizing, overloads, short-circuit protection, disconnects, and controller rules.

Keywords: motor, overload, MCC, starter, disconnect, VFD

Related: 240, 440, 460

Article 440 - Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment
Chapter 4 - Equipment for General Use · HVAC

A/C and refrigeration disconnects, conductor/OCP sizing, MCA/MOCP labels, and HVAC equipment rules.

Keywords: HVAC, air conditioner, MCA, MOCP, condenser, disconnect

Related: 430, 422

Chapter 6 - Special Equipment

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Article 620 - Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Moving Walks, Platform Lifts, and Stairway Chairlifts
Chapter 6 - Special Equipment · Elevators

Elevator/lift electrical equipment, disconnects, and coordination references.

Keywords: elevator, lift, escalator, disconnect

Related: 430, 645