200A Incoming Service for Utility - 3 Meter Sockets in Enclosure

[YOUNG EE]

Hello All,

I currently am doing an upgrade to my apartment.

I have coordinated with Utility Company to provide me a 200A service feed to my Meters.

I have then purchases a 3 Socket Meter Panel.

Each Meter Socket is rated 200A. AND my BUS is Rated 400A.

I spoke to the contractor and he stated that the Bus needs to be rated at 600A. However, I don't think that is true. Contractor is multiplying 200A * 3 to obtain 600A which I see where he is coming from.

Therefore, please advise.
Is contractor correct or no.

 

[electrofelon]

There is no requirement that the bussing in a meter socket be at least the sum of the service disconnects. Regarding service conductors, see 230.90(A) exception 3

 

[infinity]

What is the total calculated load for the three meters?

 

[YOUNG EE]

What is the total calculated load for the three meters?

I do not recall. But I do know all three apartment will not surpass 400A.

 

[infinity]

I do not recall. But I do know all three apartment will not surpass 400A.

But you said that the utility is providing you with only 200 amps. Is that ahead of the service point?