A disconnect is behind a locked electrical-room door, and only authorized personnel have the key. Is the disconnect necessarily disqualified from being readily accessible?
- ANo; because accessibility rules never apply to disconnects
- BYes; every disconnect must be reachable by the public
- CYes; any door makes equipment inaccessible
- No; authorized access can still be readily accessible
Why D is correct
Readily accessible means reachable quickly without climbing over obstacles or using portable ladders. Controlled access for qualified or authorized personnel does not by itself defeat the definition; the actual route and access conditions still matter.