Commercial Pole Barn service

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nietzj

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I'm wiring a new pole barn which is intended for a wedding venue. For the service I plan to run triplex up to the edge of the building and sleeve it in through a 2" schedule 4 pvc under the concrete and up the the electrical meter located about 15' inside the building. I'm planning to drive the ground rod outside the building and run my #6 ground inside the 2" pvc as well, this is a 200 amp service. I assume there's no issue using the schedule 40, about 4ft would be exposed but not subject to physical damage. I normally don't do this type of work, does this install seem correct?
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augie47

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(a) "triplex" as the term is often used, is generally not a Art 310 approved wiring method and, although, ofetn accepted as an overhead conductor is normally not accepted in raceway.

(b) Will you POCO allow the meter inside the building ?

(c) If it's a wedding venue be sure you have a understand on occupancy..Art 518 might apply
 

nietzj

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quick correction. the meter is actually back near the transformer so this is going directly into the panel. Also the triplex is rated for direct burial.
 

augie47

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Can you provide more detail on the type cable ? The term "triplex" can be applied to various types cable.
 
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