(a) Section power center.--The section power center must be equipped with a main disconnecting device installed to de-energize all cables extending to longwall equipment when the device is in the open position.

(b) Maintenance.--Disconnecting devices for motor-starter enclosures must be maintained in accordance with the department's approval. The compartment for the disconnect device must be provided with a caution label to warn miners against entering the compartment before de-energizing the incoming high-voltage circuits to the compartment.

(c) Rating.--Disconnecting devices must be rated for the maximum phase-to-phase voltage of the circuit in which they are installed and for the full load current of the circuit that is supplied power through the device.

(d) Installation.--Each disconnecting device must be designed and installed so that:

(e) Capability.--Disconnecting devices, except those installed in explosion-proof enclosures, shall be capable of interrupting the full load current of the circuit or designed and installed to cause the current to be interrupted automatically prior to the opening of the contacts of the device. Disconnecting devices installed in explosion-proof enclosures shall be maintained in accordance with the department's approval.