Electrical Code

[cfordyce]

I am installing 100hp air compressors. I am wondering if I put the breaker panel within line of site from the compressors, can I eliminate the local fused disconnect at each compressor? The breaker would be the point of lock-out.

Thanks.

CAF

 

[rbulsara]

I would say yes. Where is the starter?

 

[dpc]

The line of sight must be from the disconnecting means to the STARTER or control panel. If this is a package system, I'm assuming the starter is located at the compressor skid.

NEC also requires a local disconnect at the motor, but there are exceptions to this that you are probably aware of.

NEC does limit "in sight" to 50 feet, regardless.