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Available fault current

The maximum current the supply can deliver into a bolted short at the panel location, a property of the install

Used across 5 Anvilfield field guides, most in Electrical.

Also defined as

  • The maximum short-circuit current at a point in the system, the level selectivity must hold to
  • The maximum fault current the utility can deliver, which the gear AIC and SCCR must exceed

Where this shows up

ElectricalOvercurrent protection guideElectricalService and panel upgradeElectricalUL 508A control panel and SCCRElectricalSelective coordination field guideElectricalService entrance and metering install

Related terms

OCPDLSIGMain bonding jumperAICGECOverloadSCCRSelective coordination

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