Service Entrance Conductors Disconnecting means?

JMEG

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Location
Texas
Occupation
Master Electrician
I will be installing an electrical service to 2 separate structures, a house and a shop. The utility company has set a 320A meter pedestal approx. 175' away from each of the structures. They utility company is requesting I put a main disconnect next to the meter. My question to the group is, will I need to install a grounding bonding jumper at this main disconnect 175' away from each of the structures? Or can I just install bonding jumper at the main disconnects I will be installing on each of the structures?
 

augie47

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Location
Tennessee
Occupation
State Electrical Inspector (Retired)
Is your disconnect at the meter ahead of the meter or load side ? Fusible or N/F ?
 

JMEG

Member
Location
Texas
Occupation
Master Electrician
Is your disconnect at the meter ahead of the meter or load side ? Fusible or N/F ?
When I install it it will be on load side of meter base, I haven't decided if it needs to be fusible or not? I am wanting to run a 3 wire service URD to another disconnect that will be on the structure. From what I read in code you want your bonding jumper at entrance of structure. Im just trying to keep it with in code but I'm not finding info on this situation.
 

JMEG

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Location
Texas
Occupation
Master Electrician
I don't feel I even need a disconnect near the meter base, but that's what the utility company is asking for.
 
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