SERVICE DISCONNECT

[jtholt]

MAYBE SOMEONE CAN HELP ME OUT HERE!
I AM WIRING A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING,AND THE SERVICE IS ACTUALLY FED OFF OF A 200 AMP SERVICE
WHICH IS LOCATED ABOUT 150' AWAY.THE HOMEOWNER
REQUEST THAT THE SERVICE DISCONNECT BE LOCATED IN
THE CRAWLSPACE.MY QUESTION IS,DO I NEED A DISCONNECT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DWELLING?
I'M NOT SURE ON NEC,IT MAY BE UP TO AHJ.
-THANKS

 

[tom baker]

Re: SERVICE DISCONNECT

Unless its a walk in crawl space it would be a violation. You need a minumum of 6'6" headroom in front of a panel. Also look at section 110.26 for working clearances.