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C. Standby generators

1. To comply with safety requirements when generating equipment is used to supply power to a member's wiring system, it is mandatory that an approved electric power transfer device (double throw disconnect switch) is installed.  It is the member's responsibility to ensure that wiring meets the National Electrical and National Electric Safety codes.
2. Double throw disconnect switches
   1. For members who purchase and install an alternate standby power source, the Cooperative shall require the installation of a double throw disconnect switch with adequate capacity to serve the load.  The double throw disconnect switch (DTD) shall completely isolate the member's power facilities from the Cooperative's system.  In no case will parallel operation of the member's standby equipment with the Cooperative's system be permitted.
   2. At the consumer's request, and upon payment of a share of construction costs by the member equal to one-half the cost of the material plus whatever percentage shall be deemed adequate for overhead and handling and an installation fee, the Cooperative will install a combination meter socket-double throw switch for single phase secondary services terminating on a Cooperative transformer pole or yard pole only.  Double throw switches will not be provided for three-phase services or for single-phase services over 400 amps.  No credit or trade-in value will be given for existing meter loops and/or disconnects, or double throw switches.
   3. When a secondary service terminates on a house or building, the member shall be responsible for proper installation of the double throw switch, since it may involve internal wiring. The Cooperative will require a wiring certificate to show compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
   4. Should the Cooperative find the member who has installed a standby generator and has not provided an adequate protection device, the consumer will be notified they are not in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code Sections 230 83 and 702 6 and asked to contact Mor Gran Sou for help in correction of the violation.  The member will be notified of impending disconnect until proper safety protection and violation of the National Electrical Safety Code is corrected.
   5. The double throw disconnect boxes installed on the consumer's premises may be used as junction boxes to the limit of the terminals in the box.  Modification or the installation of additional terminals in the DTD box will not be allowed.
   6. The member shall be responsible for all necessary equipment beyond the double throw switch.
   7. Members may also be held liable to the Cooperative and/or to other members for damages or injuries caused by their failure to provide the protection outlined in this policy.

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