Backup Generators

[Mirror Lake's BB]

Originally Posted by ITD

Yes, illegal per code, dangerous and huge liability should it kill someone. Essentially what this type of transfer switch does is make the choice of source either-or, basically foolproof. Whereas some of the setups described here will allow you to select both sources, the power company and generator at the same time. This could be disastrous for a number of reasons, first and foremost a lineman working to repair the wiring outside could be killed.

Only half of your first sentence is relevant to my question; "Illegal per code". Does breaking the code make it "illegal" is my question. I guess you are implying, or stating, yes it is illegal by code. You could save the rest.