Originally Posted by
Brian Elfert
The NEC code now requires you do one of three things when installing an automatic standby generator: 1. Buy a generator large enough to power everything in the house. 2. Put everything you want to power with generator on a sub panel and only power that stuff (as long as generator can power it all). 3. Install a transfer switch with load shed capabilities so load can be removed if generator is near capacity.
Mmmmm.... code refers to automatic standby only??
I am assuming, then, that service panel interlocks are still code compliant?
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