New product for 230.71

[tom baker]

Noted in the current EC magazine an add from Milbank for "meter mains meet NEC 2020 updates". Its been 2 years since the 2020 code was adopted...this is for 230.62 and 230.71 B. This change has generated a lot of posts. Note to NFPA, please coordinate your changes with manufacturers and UL. Changes such as this should be given a Jan 1 start date in the next edition of the NEC
I do not know what the availability is, but I do know that manufacturers often advertise way in advance of products being available at the wholesale houses.

Milbank - Meter Mains Compliant with NEC 2020

Milbank offers multiple meter main options that fit NEC 2020 requirements.

milbankworks.com

 

[don_resqcapt19]

If the First Draft Report stands as issued, this problem goes away as the 2023 code will require a line side main in each metering center.

230.71(B)
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(5)Metering centers with a main service disconnecting means in each metering center
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Based on that provision of the 2023 code, the two meter assemblies shown in the above post would no longer be compliant.