2011 National Electronics Code - 690.16 (B) Fuses

Excerpts from the 2011 National Electronics Code

690.16 Fuses

Switches, pullouts or similiar devices that have suitable

ratings may serve as means to disconnect fuses from all

sources of supply.

(A) Disconnecting Means. Disconnecting means shall be

provided to disconnect a fuse from all sources of supply if

the fuse is energized from both directions. Such a fuse in a

photovoltaic source circuit shall be capable of being

disconnected independently of fuses in other photovoltaic

source circuits.

(B) Fuse Servicing. Disconnecting means shall be installed

on PV output circuits where overcurrent devices (fuses)

must be services that cannot be isolated from energized

circuits. The disconnecting means shall be within sight of,

and accessible to, the location of the fuse or integral with

fuse holder and shall comply with 609.17.