Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
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Asked on: Friday, June 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:11 am EDT
Question: Have any of you ever use these before? they are suppose to be quick wire lev lock receptacles.http://assets.twacomm.com/assets/pdf/40003.pdfOne guy suggest that with these type of 'disconnects' on the back of the receptacles you would not have to turn off the breaker. I disagreed, and stated even though these are probably safer on doing hot work when necessary, if you have to take off the cover according to NFPA 70e still requires you to turn off the power before doing that because the conductors are still energized even though they are not 'bare copper' exposed.Am I correct in this understanding?? These type of receptacles will not enable a person to ignore NFPA 70e. Maybe cut down on the bid of a job since they are quick wire.
You are correct.NFPA 70E requires that electrical equipment be de-energized before working on it. This includes removing the cover of a receptacle, even if the receptacle has a quick-wire disconnect on the back.The quick-wire disconnect does not make the receptacle safe to work on while it is energized. The conductors are still energized, even though they are not exposed. If a person touches the conductors while the receptacle is energized, they could be shocked or electrocuted.It is important to follow NFPA 70E when working on electrical equipment. De-energizing the equipment before working on it is the best way to prevent injury or death. Flag for review