Robert Jones Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Is there a reference for the location of a disconnect box associated with an AC unit? This one seemed awful high and non accessible without a ladder. Does that matter? Click to Enlarge 71.48 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbinspect Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Whew! That condensing unit is working overtime trying to get anything done in that cramped space - ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 From what I was told, the a.c. wasn't working, go figure. Actually just past the unit and to the right is a large walkway area. That is a separate shop type building on the side of the home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 To sort of answer your question, the disconnect needs to be readily accessible, and that one is not. I would call it out for repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 There's gotta be a 30x36" working space, the conduit needs to be secured into place near the disconnect, and the disconnect shouldn't be over 6'8" or 6'7" (metric according to Jim). above the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaake Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I called this same issue out last week (main disconnect in panel). I agree, 6'7" is what I told the client. But not sure if that applies to AC shut-offs or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 The disconnect has to be readily accessible. Readily Accessible is defined as: Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles or to resort to portable ladders, and so forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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