Common use of Disconnect Device Clause in Contracts

Disconnect Device. a. Customers generating facility produces 10 Kilowatts or less that are inverter based: The Customer has the option to install, on its side of the bi-directional metering equipment a safety disconnect device capable of fully disconnecting and isolating the facility from the City’s electric system. In the event that no disconnect switch is installed, the customer’s electric service may be disconnected by the City entirely if the generating facility must be physically disconnected from the utility’s distribution system. If The City determines that there is a problem on the bi-directional equipment or the City needs to test the equipment the City has the right to disconnect the entire service to the residence until such equipment is repaired and inspected and determined to be functioning properly. The meter base main breaker box or bi-directional safety disconnect must be marked with an approved engraved or metallic placard, showing the location of disconnect and batteries that are red in color and attached in a secure manner. If at any time the placard is not legible or becomes loose or falls off the Customer will replace it within two weeks or the City may disconnect the service until it is repaired to the City’s satisfaction. b. Customers generating facility produces 11 - 15 Kilowatts: An interconnection customer of the City must install and maintain a manual disconnect switch which will disconnect the generating facility from the utility’s distribution system. The disconnect switch must be a lockable, load-break switch that plainly indicates whether it is in the open or closed position. The Disconnect switch must be readily accessible to the City at all times and located within 10 feet of the utility’s meter.

Disconnect Device. a. Customers generating facility produces 10 Kilowatts or less that are inverter based: The Customer has the option to install, on its side of the bi-directional metering equipment a safety disconnect device capable of fully disconnecting and isolating the facility from the City’s electric system. In the event that no disconnect switch is installed, the customer’s electric service may be disconnected by the City entirely if the generating facility must be physically disconnected from the utility’s distribution system. If The the City determines that there is a problem on the bi-directional equipment or the City needs to test the equipment the City has the right to disconnect the entire service to the residence until such equipment is repaired and inspected and determined to be functioning properly. The meter base main breaker box or bi-directional safety disconnect must be marked with an approved engraved or metallic placard, showing the location of disconnect and batteries that are red in color and attached in a secure manner. If at any time the placard is not legible or becomes loose or falls off the Customer will replace it within two weeks or the City may disconnect the service until it is repaired to the City’s satisfaction. b. Customers generating facility produces 11 - 15 Kilowatts: An interconnection customer of the City must install and maintain a manual disconnect switch which will disconnect the generating facility from the utility’s distribution system. The disconnect switch must be a lockable, load-break switch that plainly indicates whether it is in the open or closed position. The Disconnect switch must be readily accessible to the City at all times and located within 10 feet of the utility’s meter.