SE cable feeding subpanels from grounded meter bank, Was this ever code?

[Bubbamauser]

I have an approved install from the late 80"s that has SE wire (no ground) going from the meter bank to the subpanels for each office suite, (4 total) I know prior to 2008 this would be legal for a detached structure but what about this? I can only find the grounded systems section that calls out "existing" for the detached building.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[ActionDave]

It's never been legal. I think it was tolerated in some places. I'm surprised someone used SE cable with no ground in the '80's.

 

[Hendrix]

It's never been legal. I think it was tolerated in some places. I'm surprised someone used SE cable with no ground in the '80's.

It was common back then to run 3 conductors from a pedestal, meter socket, with a main breaker to a load center inside.

 

[Bubbamauser]

2nd question

2nd question

Is there a prior code that this is legal under. There has been no change to the building since construction and one space had its sub disconnected by the electric company due to a change in tenant now the owner has a new tenant and needs the power back on and the third party inspectors says no. There has been no change to the cable since construction and 3 other feeders are operational that match this installation. I have a completed electrical permit for construction of the the building.

I think you see my dilemma. If it was installed in violation the code it was installed under it needs to be fixed if it met that code it can stay.

 

[mwm1752]

Just confirming the service disconnect is at the meter. The ser cable is a feeder by definition. Can you estimate the year of installation?

 

[Bubbamauser]

I checked the permit it was finaled in 1980 disconnect is at the meter bank