Section 230.70.A(1) of NEC states that ?the service disconnectmeans shall be installed at a readily accessible location either outsideof a building or structure or inside nearest the point of entrance ofthe service entrance conductors.? ?Readily Accessible? and ?nearest? istypically left up to governing authority to make that determination which may be the utility.
What is maximum distance allowed for meter pole to be located away from a residence's exterior wall without requiring a second disconnect to be placed on exterior wall of residence? The only reference to a maximum distance to a meter pole is covered in Section 550.32 in Mobile Home section that states meter pole is not to be more than 30 feet from exterior wall of mobilehome. So, what about from a residence to meter pole?
Also, what is considered a reasonable/maximum distance distance allowed from service entrance on exterior of wall of a residence to a disconnect located inside building?
What is maximum distance allowed for meter pole to be located away from a residence's exterior wall without requiring a second disconnect to be placed on exterior wall of residence? The only reference to a maximum distance to a meter pole is covered in Section 550.32 in Mobile Home section that states meter pole is not to be more than 30 feet from exterior wall of mobilehome. So, what about from a residence to meter pole?
Also, what is considered a reasonable/maximum distance distance allowed from service entrance on exterior of wall of a residence to a disconnect located inside building?