Enclosure Door Interlocking
Enclosure Door Interlocking
(OP)
We use a lot of two door enclosures, with overlapping doors, usually installing the disconnect handle through the master door. Is it necessary to mechanically or electrically interlock the other door? I would think this is the case being the master door could be closed while the other door is open. This would allow the disconnect to be turned on with the other door open. Not sure how to interpret NFPA79 in this area.





RE: Enclosure Door Interlocking
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RE: Enclosure Door Interlocking
As I suspected, no mention of what is required once the door is opened in terms of leaving the door open. I would however put a sign on every bay that says "Close all doors before energizing equipment."
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