230.82 Equipment ahead of the service disconnect
What changed in 230.82
Emergency disconnects and listed meter-mounted transfer switches were added to the equipment allowed ahead of the service disconnect.
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- The emergency disconnects required by the new 230.85 can now be installed ahead of the service disconnect.
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This section across NEC® editions
2020 NEC®RevisedYou're here
Emergency disconnects and listed meter-mounted transfer switches were added to the equipment allowed ahead of the service disconnect.
2023 NEC®No change
This section did not change from 2020 to 2023.
2026 NEC®Revised
The list grew to 21 items, adding absence-of-voltage testers and line-side splice and tap devices, and grouping on-site power sources into one item.
Open the 2026 page →More 2020 changes in Article 230
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