load calculation

[xara]

I calculated the total load for a dwelling to be 20133 VA which equals 83 amps. Does this mean that the main breaker must be 100 amps?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Yes.. Minimum service for a dwelling is 100 amps

 

[JDB3]

But, depending on type of service & local requirements, may not need main (although often nice to have).

 

[charlie b]

But, depending on type of service & local requirements, may not need main (although often nice to have).

It does need to have a main disconnecting means. The easiest and most common way to achieve that is to put a main breaker in the service panel.

 

[JDB3]

What I was referring to was the 6 handle rule (unless that has been changed) .

 

[jumper]

What I was referring to was the 6 handle rule (unless that has been changed) .

It has not changed.

 

[Smart $]

But, depending on type of service & local requirements, may not need main (although often nice to have).

It does need to have a main disconnecting means. The easiest and most common way to achieve that is to put a main breaker in the service panel.

What I was referring to was the 6 handle rule (unless that has been changed) .

It has not changed.

Main is an ambiguous term when discussing Code. Suggest using the term service disconnecting means whenever possible to add clarity to your posts.