400 amp service

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Installing a new service on a residential shop. The local REA installed a 400 amp meter with two - 200 amp breakers . Now this is one meter feeding dual breakers, the idea was dual 200 amp panels for building. 1 panel for apartment going to be build in building. 2nd for the shop use. Now the county code inspector said, I have to have a 400 amp disconnect in the building feeding the two - 200 amp panels. They want it parrelelled. But with the meter base having two separate 200 amp breakers, how can it be legal to tie into a single 400 amp disconnect. 240.8 says it's a no go. Someone explain a little bit, I'm open for an education. Need input

 

[ActionDave]

I am closing this thread, in accordance with the Forum rules. This Forum is intended to assist professional electricians, inspectors, engineers, and other members of the electrical industry in the performance of their job-related tasks. However, if you are not an electrician or an electrical contractor, then we are not permitted to help you perform your own electrical installation work.


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