Service question

[sjaniga]

I am working with a general on wiring upper end condo's, two units side by side, the owner has indicated that he does not want to see those "ugly" meter packs with the breaker boxes underneath, does anyone know how far you can take the load side of a meter if it is barried and in conduit? I have to travel approx 80'.
Thanks

 

[bill addiss]

Re: Service question

I'm not sure what you are trying to do exactly, but it would probably be a good idea to confer with the Local Utility and AHJ.

Bill

 

[russ]

Re: Service question

If it's under the concrete, its not considered in the building, once it emerges you would have to follow 230.70(A)(1) nearest point of entry

Russ

 

[david]

Re: Service question

sjaniga
If you keep the conductors outside of the building then the 80 ft. should not be a problem. You need to check with your authority, they may not be using the 2002 NEC.


230.6 Conductors Considered Outside the Building.
Conductors shall be considered outside of a building or other structure under any of the following conditions:
(1) Where installed under not less than 50 mm (2 in.) of concrete beneath a building or other structure
(2) Where installed within a building or other structure in a raceway that is encased in concrete or brick not less than 50 mm (2 in.) thick
(3) Where installed in any vault that meets the construction requirements of Article 450, Part III
(4) Where installed in conduit and under not less than 450 mm (18 in.) of earth beneath a building or other structure

 

[curt swartz]

Re: Service question

Why not install meter stacks that have a feeder breaker for each meter socket built in? From each of the feeder breakers run SER cable or conduit to sub panels in each condo.