What is this metal thing on my circuit breaker

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Just bought a condo and one of the breakers in it has this metal thingy on it. What is it? What is it for?
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          It is a lock out device. It is to be able to turn the breaker off and lock it. Code requires this if a local disconnect is not available for some circuits.






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