I could not find a definition for disconnect switches only a disconnecting means. Using the definition for disconnecting means would mean all circuit breakers are switches. 404.8(A) States that “all circuit breakers used as switches” shall meet the requirements of this section. I may seem to be splitting hairs because readily accessible in my opinion would not be over 6’7”. I’m not convinced that 404.8(A) applies with service equipment. Attached is a response from square D. This refers to switch duty to which I believe 404.8(A) applies.
Hello Mike,
In response to your request, the only breakers that are switch duty rated are the 1P 15A and 20A breakers and they will have the SWD on the label. The article is referring to fluorescent lighting loads. Other breakers can be turned off and on however, they do not have the SWD on the label and the life of the breaker may be reduced depending on how many operations a day you will need. If the breaker does not have the SWD on the label then the breaker does not meet the UL requirements for switch duty.
Regards,
Shonna Neuhart
CIC - Sr. Product Support Specialist
888 778 -2733
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To: Shonna Neuhart/US/Schneider@Americas
02/01/2002 cc:
01:29 PM Subject: Molded case circuit breakers
