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i am currently re wireing my cabin in lycoming county and the local code enforcer is telling me that i do not need a main breaker in my new panel even though i do not have a disconnect between the meter base and my panel can this be correct
 
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You need a disconnect somewhere. There is no rule that forbids you to have a main breaker in the service panel.
 
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It is correct IF you can deenergize the entire service with no more than "six throws of the hand."
 
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Larry, I've always felt that 408.34(A) and 408.36 would prevent this. In his sitaution this would almost have to be a L&A panel (by definition)m and 408.36 restricts the main to two breakers.
 
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Maybe the inspector subscribes to the theory that the meter is a disconnecting means. There are so many things wrong with this theory that I can't decide where to start, but I have heard it seriously argued.
 
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