514.11 Fuel dispenser disconnects
What changed in 514.11
The emergency disconnect for fuel dispensers has to open the neutral too, while the equipment grounding conductor stays connected.
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- Now spelled out: the emergency disconnect has to open every circuit conductor at once, the neutral included.
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2020 NEC®RevisedYou're here
The emergency disconnect for fuel dispensers has to open the neutral too, while the equipment grounding conductor stays connected.
2023 NEC®No change
This section did not change from 2020 to 2023.
2026 NEC®Revised
The emergency shutoff now also kills receptacles over or near the classified area, extra shutoffs can sit outside the 20-to-100-foot range, and shutoff signage rules were added.
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