Intent of 250.24(a)(1)

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mark32

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Let's say you are doing the service on a residential dwelling. The location of the meter and desired location of the load center makes it necessary to utilize a main disconnect out near the meter. 250.24(a)(1) says (In my opinion) to run the GEC's from this main service disconnect to their respective GE's and not originate elsewhere, ie, the sub panel. Does anyone agree or disagree?
 
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mark32 said:
Let's say you are doing the service on a residential dwelling. The location of the meter and desired location of the load center makes it necessary to utilize a main disconnect out near the meter. 250.24(a)(1) says (In my opinion) to run the GEC's from this main service disconnect to their respective GE's and not originate elsewhere, ie, the sub panel. Does anyone agree or disagree?
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That is correct. The GEC must come from the service equipment.
 
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almost agree.... the connection can be made anywhere from the service drop or lateral to the first disconnect.
In general, it can not be made beyond that 1st disconnect (service disconnect)
 
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mark32 said:
Let's say you are doing the service on a residential dwelling. The location of the meter and desired location of the load center makes it necessary to utilize a main disconnect out near the meter. 250.24(a)(1) says (In my opinion) to run the GEC's from this main service disconnect to their respective GE's and not originate elsewhere, ie, the sub panel. Does anyone agree or disagree?
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I agree with this.
 
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