rticle 450 opens by telling you that it applies to the installation of all transformers, but

then it immediately lists eight exceptions. Given the amount of exceptions, what's left?
The three most common areas of application: power transformers, most kinds of lighting
transformers, and transformer vaults. It also covers transformers that are dedicated to
supplying fire pumps, except as modified by Art. 695.
Our discussion will focus on systems that are 600V or below (secondary side), although
Art. 450 also applies to secondary systems of more than 600V.

Read the label

Every transformer comes with a nameplate that identifies:

Manufacturer.

Rated kVA.

Primary and secondary voltage.

Impedance (if 25kVA or larger).

Required clearances (if it has ventilating openings).

Manufacturers provide this nameplate to comply with 450.11. The information on the
nameplate tells you what you're working with. Make sure the drawings and other
references match that information. If there's a conflict, either you have the wrong
transformer or your references are wrong.

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