Common use of Manual Disconnect Switch Clause in Contracts

Manual Disconnect Switch. 5.1 FPL shall require the Customer to install, at the Customer’s expense, a manual disconnect switch of the visible load break type to provide a separation point between the AC power output of the Customer-owned renewable generation and any Customer wiring connected to FPL’s system. The manual disconnect switch shall be mounted separate from, but adjacent to, the FPL meter socket. The Customer shall ensure that such manual disconnect switch shall remain readily accessible to FPL and be capable of being locked in the open position with a single FPL utility padlock. 5.2 In the event that FPL has determined with respect to the Customer-owned renewable generation that the installation of a manual disconnect switch or switches adjacent to FPL’s meter socket would not be practical from a safety perspective and/or design considerations in accordance with good engineering practices; and FPL and the Customer agree upon a location on the Customer’s premises for the switch or switches which meet all applicable safety and/or design considerations, then, pursuant to the conditions set forth in Section 5.1 above, each manual disconnect switch shall be mounted separate from FPL’s meter socket at a location agreed to by the Customer and FPL, and the Customer shall install a permanent weather-proof plaque adjacent to FPL’s meter socket indicating the location of the manual disconnect switch or switches.

Manual Disconnect Switch. 5.1 FPL shall require the Customer to install, at the Customer’s expense, a manual disconnect switch of the visible load break type to provide a separation point between the AC power output of the Customer-owned renewable generation and any Customer wiring connected to FPL’s system. The manual disconnect switch shall be mounted separate from, but adjacent to, the FPL meter socket. The Customer shall ensure that such manual disconnect switch shall remain readily accessible to FPL and be capable of being locked in the open position with a single FPL utility padlock. 5.2 In the event that FPL has determined with in respect to of the Customer-owned renewable generation that the installation of a manual disconnect switch or switches adjacent to FPL’s meter socket would not be practical from a safety perspective and/or design considerations in accordance with good engineering practices; and FPL and the Customer agree upon a location on the Customer’s premises for the switch or switches which meet all applicable safety and/or design considerations, then, pursuant to the conditions set forth in Section 5.1 above, each manual disconnect switch shall be mounted separate from FPL’s meter socket at a location agreed to by the Customer and FPL, and the Customer shall install a permanent weather-proof plaque adjacent to FPL’s meter socket indicating the location of the manual disconnect switch or switches.. Issued by: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Senior Director, Regulatory Rates, Cost of Service and Systems Effective: January 1, 2022