Service to Suites

[Lbrewer1]

We are working on a suite 1 of 4 that were built in the 80's. My situation is this. There is a bank with 4 meters, 1 weatherhead. Each have a 100 amp main breaker. We need a 200 amp service for suite on the East side of this building. We got the Ok to abandon the 100 amp meter and just install our own 200 amp meterbase/main combo. My problem is that local code enforcement says I can't run a service wire through wall, above ceiling of suite between meter base, and suite we are upgrading. It is my understanding that a "service wire" starts at utility company connection, and ends at our 200 amp breaker. Am I correct? It then becomes a feeder to our interior panel. If there a code that prohibits this feeder from running overhead in conduit? One management company, 4 lessors. Advice please.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

You are correct, it is a feeder if you have a breaker ahead of the conductors. There is no rule that I know of that wont allow a feeder to pass thru another building.

 

[Buck Parrish]

I agree with Dennis. We do it often. Working on one like that now. The disconnects are at one end of a four unit building, It's a common practice.

 

[Lbrewer1]

Thanks so much.