A adagys Member Location SW of Chicago Aug 5, 2014 #1 What is the allowable distance form the meter socket to the panel before a disconnecting type meter socket is required?
What is the allowable distance form the meter socket to the panel before a disconnecting type meter socket is required?
augie47 Moderator Staff member Location Tennessee Occupation State Electrical Inspector (Retired) Aug 5, 2014 #2 anywhere from inches to miles 230.70(A)(1) is probably what you are referencing and the exact distance once the conductors enter the building is not given in the Code. "nearest the point of entrance" is an AHJ call.
anywhere from inches to miles 230.70(A)(1) is probably what you are referencing and the exact distance once the conductors enter the building is not given in the Code. "nearest the point of entrance" is an AHJ call.