A required motor disconnect is hidden around a corner and cannot be seen from the motor. What must be checked?

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A required motor disconnect is hidden around a corner and cannot be seen from the motor. What must be checked?

AOnly conductor color
BWhether the START button is nearby
COnly motor horsepower
The applicable within-sight rule or a permitted lockable exception

Why D is correct

Local disconnect rules protect service personnel from unexpected energization. Visibility, distance, lockability, and the specific exception control; a control button is not normally the required disconnecting means.

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A required motor disconnect is hidden around a corner and cannot be seen from the motor. What must be checked?

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