Under what conditions may the disconnecting means for a feeder-supplied building be located elsewhere on the premises?

• A. When safe switching procedures are established and monitored by qualified individuals
• B. When there is a building permit
• C. When the feeder is under 100 A
• D. When there is no alternative near the building

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is that the disconnecting means for a feeder supplying a building can be located somewhere else on the premises, as long as safe switching procedures are established and monitored by qualified individuals. This ensures you can have a remote disconnect in a convenient or secure spot without sacrificing safety for workers or occupants. The key is that there are documented, enforceable procedures for how to de-energize and re-energize the feeder, who is authorized to operate the disconnect, and how to verify that the circuit is indeed de-energized (often including lockout/tagout and testing steps). With these safeguards, a remote disconnect on the premises can be used while maintaining proper control and safety.

The other options don’t address the safety and procedural requirements that make this approach acceptable. A building permit doesn’t authorize relocating the disconnect; it’s a permitting step, not a safety framework. The feeder’s amperage doesn’t by itself justify moving the disconnect. And the lack of an alternative near the building isn’t a requirement—the code allows the remote location precisely when safe switching procedures overseen by qualified personnel are in place.