Meter socket under window

[Hendrix]

Is this a poco thing or an NEC thing :?

 

[A/A Fuel GTX]

Assuming an underground service, no conflict in either case, IMHO.

 

[Hendrix]

Assuming an underground service, no conflict in either case, IMHO.

I'm thinking the same, as long as it's not an egress window.

 

[the blur]

weather head must be 3 feet from a window. meter base.... not so sure.

 

[resistance]

Is this a poco thing or an NEC thing :?

[Overhead]See NEC section 225.19 D(1). A meter can be as close as practical to a window. Consult your electrician for additional jurisdictional code

 

[mjf]

My local POCO requires 3 feet away from a window for service cables, conduit, meter bases.

 

[kbsparky]

Some building codes require a minimum distance from windows, since they may be deemed to be egress points in case of a fire.

They don't want folks using the meter box as a stepping stool, with the accompanying danger of making the fire worse by knocking the meter box off the wall while still energized ...

 

[Hv&Lv]

A lot, if not all of POCO's have the three ft. rule, It comes from the NESC C2-2012, along with earlier versions. (rule 234-c-3-d2)

 

[Hendrix]

POCO said that under the window wouldn't bother them

 

[resistance]

POCO said that under the window wouldn't bother them

Told ya!! :thumbsup::happyyes: