Main breaker/disconnect outside and disconnect in panel

[cowman79]

I have a customer who's main panel is 20 feet inside of the house. We are upgrading the service to 200 amps. We have a meter base with a 200 amp Breaker installed. Can I use a 200 amp main breaker panel if I separate the neutral and grounds. I have had discussions about not having two disconnecting means but not sure if there is a specific code spelling this out.

 

[jumper]

Yes you can use the MB panel with grounds and neutrals separated.

 

[dkidd]

You could use a main lugs panel.

 

[cowman79]

I knew you could use a main lug buy cost seem. Cheaper for a main breaker value pack.

 

[infinity]

I knew you could use a main lug buy cost seem. Cheaper for a main breaker value pack.

Use whatever is cheaper. Either MLO or Main CB would be code complaint.

 

[jaggedben]

As long as the panel you are using is designed so neutral and ground can be separated you're okay. Most would be fine, of course, as long as it's not a meter/main combo.

 

[cowman79]

Outside it is a meter base with a main breaker and spaces for additional breakers. It will feed the panel inside of the house.

 

[jumper]

Outside it is a meter base with a main breaker and spaces for additional breakers. It will feed the panel inside of the house.

That is fine.