Meter and electrical panel

[butch5]

Can anyone tell me how high the meter needs to be above the ground level and how high the panel needs to be above floor level.

 

[iwire]

Re: Meter and electrical panel

Meter heights are determined by the local power company and you can most likely get that info on your local power company web site if not a phone call to them.

The panel itself can be on the ground or up as high as you want as long as the highest breaker handle is not above 6'-7" (2002 NEC) when in its highest position.

There is a minimum height for mobile home main disconnects 550.32(F)

 

[dave81]

Re: Meter and electrical panel

I've heard generally for a meter between 3 and 5 feet to center of the meter.

 

[delfa]

Re: Meter and electrical panel

Our power company wants them between 4 1/2' and 5 1/2' to the center of the meter. I usually put them at eye level for the meter reader. I've seen some a foot off the ground and some you need a ladder to read. I relocated a meter in a basement that was near a window, the power company had a 90 degree fitting that plugged into the socket with the meter on the other side. I guess so the meter reader could look in the window and read the meter. :roll: Now they can read your meter from down the street.

 

[charlie]

Re: Meter and electrical panel

Meter heights are determined by the local power company and you can most likely get that info on your local power company web site if not a phone call to them.

I don't know what to add, Bob said it all.