Question 8028 of 790 · California General Electrician Exam
Where must the disconnecting means for a motor control circuit be arranged?
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Correct answer to question 8028
- B: So that opening it disconnects the control circuit from all sources of supply
Explanation
Section 430.75(A) requires motor control circuits to be arranged so they are disconnected from all sources of supply when the disconnecting means is open. A separate control source must be disconnected along with the power circuit.
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