Because the code does not require a new product that does not exist. I am not going to write a 90.4 special permission just because the contractor does not like the currently available code compliant options.
I never said there shouldnt be. I just said its not the NEC's business.
I guess we will have to agree to disagree, I do not find your reading of that section correct. You would not have a choice and I would appeal your decision.
I think it should be NEC and not up to UL or NEMA. I'd rather be able to build something to code and not need it listed and have the code say this is to spec for simple stuff and not just a contactor in a box being the max.
It has not come up for me in NY as they are still on 2017. One area I worked was on 2020 and I did do a 2 meter service there, but they delayed the implementation - but I still used two separate single meter mains each with its own riser anyway due to equipment availability.
From what I'm told It sounds like NY is going to jump straight into the 23 code so this will be coming.
Still needed if using an "emergency disconnect" not just an outdoor panel. I think the 2023 had another change on those too like requiring them on feeders
Not where there is more than one service disconnect in a common enclosure. The product standard for meter centers was changed in response to the NEC changes. That product standard now says that each service disconnect must be in its own compartment and goes on to define a compartment as an enclosure that meets the requirements of UL 50. UL 50 is the product standard for junction and pull boxes.
