Service Equipment Location

[Duuuuug]

What code reference gives a distance from the point where service conductors enter the building to the service disconnecting means?
I have read Section 230 and the only thing I have found was 230-70.a, but it doesn't give the distance. I was looking for 5FT???

 

[iwire]

Re: Service Equipment Location

You found all that your going to find in the NEC.

 

[electricmanscott]

Re: Service Equipment Location

No distance given but it does say "nearest the point of entrance of service conductors". This does not leave much wiggle room.

 

[tom baker]

Re: Service Equipment Location

Local codes often will limit the distance. In Washington State its 15 feet. I have heard others at 3-5-10 feet.

 

[Duuuuug]

Re: Service Equipment Location

This has never been a concern because the service equipment has always been on an outside wall. Now they want to put it on a wall perpendicular to the outside wall. I have always heard 5FT, I will check the local codes to be sure. Thanks.

 

[charlie]

Re: Service Equipment Location

Done here, it wouldn't be a problem. I have heard of places where that installation would be turned down. It really doesn't meet the Code.