Philadelphia Code Subcode R, § E3601 GENERAL SERVICES
SECTION E3601 GENERAL SERVICES
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[Pursuant to the UCC, delete Section E3601.8 and replace as follows:]
R-E3601.8 Emergency disconnects. For one- and two-family detached dwelling units, all service conductors shall terminate in disconnecting means having a short-circuit current rating equal to or greater than the available fault current, installed in a readily accessible outdoor location. If more than one disconnect is provided, they shall be grouped. Each disconnect shall be one of the following:
1. Service disconnects marked as follows: EMERGENCY DISCONNECT, SERVICE DISCONNECT.
2. Meter disconnect switches that have a short-circuit current rating equal to or greater than the available fault current and all metal housings and service enclosures are grounded in accordance with Section E3908.7 and bonded in accordance with Section 3609. A meter disconnect switch shall be capable of interrupting the load served and shall be marked as follows: EMERGENCY DISCONNECT, METER DISCONNECT, NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT.
3. Other listed disconnect switches or circuit breakers on the supply side of each service disconnect that are suitable for use as service equipment and marked as follows: EMERGENCY DISCONNECT, NOT SERVICE EQUIPMENT. Markings shall comply with Section E3404.12. [230.82 (3), 230.85]
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