225 – Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders

225.30(B) – Special Conditions for More than One Outside Feeder

Change at a Glance:

New text added that will permit more than one feeder (up to six feeders) under very limited circumstances (same panelboard, grouped, etc.).

225.30 Number of Supplies.

(A) Special Conditions.

(B) Common Supply Equipment. Where feeder conductors originate in the same panelboard, switchboard, or other distribution equipment, and each feeder terminates in a single disconnecting means, not more than six feeders shall be permitted. Where more than one feeder is installed in accordance with this section, all feeder disconnects supplying the building or structure shall be grouped in the same location, and the requirements of 225.33 shall not apply. Each disconnect shall be marked to indicate the load served.

(C) Special Occupancies.

(D) Capacity Requirements.

(E) Different Characteristics.

(F) Documented Switching Procedures.

(See NEC for complete Code text)