I was asked this week why a contractor failed his inspection. He had put in a breaker lock for the ACs in the panel inside the garage and there was no disconnect out by the unit. The Florida Building Code Residential has a table in Chapter 41 for disconnects and what types can be used. For residential the FBC has a table E4101.5 that requires a disconnect out at the unit and it is the only type that can be used. See the PDF below.
So was the inspector right Yes he was, I myself did not know that this section existed until I was asked about it.
We all learn something on a daily basis.
If you have questions send them to me at jleccemail@hotmail.com
Until next time work safe be safe.
Jake