702.5 Standby transfer equipment
What changed in 702.5
Standby transfer equipment rules were split into five parts: meter-mounted transfer switches are now covered, reconditioned transfer switches are banned, and the short-circuit rating marking no longer applies at dwellings.
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- Meter-mounted transfer switches are now covered. They have to be listed as meter-mounted transfer switches and approved.
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Standby transfer equipment rules were split into five parts: meter-mounted transfer switches are now covered, reconditioned transfer switches are banned, and the short-circuit rating marking no longer applies at dwellings.
2023 NEC®No change
This section did not change from 2020 to 2023.
2026 NEC®No change
This section did not change from 2023 to 2026.
More 2020 changes in Article 702
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