Meter can Continuous VS Non Continuous

[NoFluxGiven]

How do I determine if my meter can will need to be continuous or non continuous? Looking to set up a 400 amp service and not sure if I need a 320 or 400 amp can. Is it will the venue be at full load for more than three hours?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

What type of occupancy or building is it?

 

[NoFluxGiven]

Commercial. It is going to be a wedding venue.

 

[Elect117]

A 320 is the highest meter type before you need space for the utility to install CT type metering.

Not all Utilities carry the 320 class.

You should ask the utility or look up their electric service rules. It will more than likely have that information.

If your concern is using a 400A main and needing to protect the meter assembly, then I wouldn't worry about it. Unless the utility tells you to prepare a CT cabinet. Let them tell you what to put in for their metering.