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    Tuesday, June 19, 2018

    Question:

    With the new code for 600.6(a)(1), the disconnect switch must be located at the point where the feeder or branch enters the sign. If I put a disconnect at the back of the sign following this code, I can still put a toggle switch at the front of the sign in any letter or part of the sign?

    Sergio Bertot

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    Monday, June 18, 2018

    Question:

    We were having a discussion in our office regarding this particular installation. We have an exterior utility meter socket mounted back to back with an interior electrical service panelboard on a concrete block wall. We have a short EMT conduit nipple connecting the two enclosures through the back of each, compression connectors, completely encased in the concrete block. The means of disconnect and overcurrent protection is in the panelboard. We installed grounding bushings on the threads of each EMT connector within the enclosures. Is there anything in the code that prohibits using EMT in this application?

    Sincerely, Dennis DiPasquo

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    Answer:

    Hey Dennis thanks for your question. The use of  EMT as you describe seems acceptable but make sure you comply with the wire bending space rules in 312.6 and 408.55. Sealing the raceway as stated in 300.7 is also necessary.

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