I've installed a 200 Amp service in an out building. The service runs down the side of the building to a meter base, through 23 feet of 2" rigid nonmetallic conduit, and enters through the building wall directly into the back of a 200 Amp service panel.
The electrical inspector is requiring a 200 Amp disconnect at the meter base.
The 2002 code (230.70 A 1) states the disconnect location ...or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors.
The arrangement also seems to be supported by the diagram on page 70-76 which shows the meter, service conductors, followed by the disconnecting means and over current protection.
Other electricians that I've asked say that the disconnect location is not clear in the code, and is at the option of the local inspector.
Q1, Has the code changed since 2002?
Q2, Is the inspector being unreasonable?
The electrical inspector is requiring a 200 Amp disconnect at the meter base.
The 2002 code (230.70 A 1) states the disconnect location ...or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors.
The arrangement also seems to be supported by the diagram on page 70-76 which shows the meter, service conductors, followed by the disconnecting means and over current protection.
Other electricians that I've asked say that the disconnect location is not clear in the code, and is at the option of the local inspector.
Q1, Has the code changed since 2002?
Q2, Is the inspector being unreasonable?