I get what your saying and it was a great tour of the code and I will do more reading, no doubt, but I think a solid feeder install like what was mentioned should require a main disconnect if not for practicality, NEC, but for safety sake. Im sure your the same way and only noting what code allows, but it seems code isn't always whats practical. Albeit its safe but if you can say up to 6 breakers is ok for feeder disconnect, but not make a final stance on length of service cable allowed from meter to main panel, leaving it up to AHJ on services, where is the intent leading. Seems theres a lot allowed to be interpreted. Thanx by the way did you see my post on the generac issue any ideas. thanx jeff