AC Disconnect and Variance Logic Standard NEM
NO
3Φ at Service
Point?
NO
Is Meter Panel
Transformer
Rated?
NO
Is Meter
Panel Rated
> 320 Amps?
NO
AC Disconnect
and Variance
Not Required
Meter Type
CL020
CL400
CL480
K-base
AC Disconnect and Signage Required*
YES
NO
Install Optional
AC Disconnect
and Signage?
(Recommended)
YES
YES
YES
Installing > 1 AC Disconnect?
NO
AC Disconnect
> 10 ft. from
Service Panel?
NO
Install AC
Disconnect
and Signage
YES
Fusible AC
Disconnect
and Signage
Required
YES
*AC Disconnect and Signage is required on all non-inverter-based generators.
Please note: AC Disconnect is required when removing meter not sufficient to make system safe for crews to work; Diagram is intended to make it easy for everyone to understand the complete requirements.
YES
YES
Install AC
Disconnect(s)
and Signage,
and Variance
and Custom
SLD Required
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Line Side
Connection?
(Above Main
Breaker)