4.22.3.3 Disconnecting Means for Motor-Driven Appliance. If a switch or circuit breaker serves as the disconnecting means for a permanently connected motor-driven appliance of more than 1/8 hp, it
shall be located within sight from the motor controller and shall comply with Part 4.30.9.
Exception: If a motor-driven appliance of more than 1/8 hp is provided with a unit switch that complies with 4.22.3.5(a), (b), (c), or (d), the switch or circuit breaker serving as the other disconnecting means shall be permitted to be out of sight from the motor controller.