service

[ofourcobra]

Hey guys I looked at a 200 amp service the other day and had some questions,its a weired set up so i might have to do disconnects outside cause the panels are about 10 feet away from the meter .I thought I read some where that if the wire was protected in conduit that I wouldnt have to have the discos outside ,is this true ,reason being is its a 3 family with common and i have limited space on the house for a big meter stack .

 

[jumper]

Depends where you are and local amendments.The AHJ should be able to answer you.

VI. Service Equipment ? Disconnecting Means
230.70 General. Means shall be provided to disconnect all
conductors in a building or other structure from the service entrance
conductors.
(A) Location. The service disconnecting means shall be
installed in accordance with 230.70(A)(1), (A)(2), and
(A)(3).
(1) Readily Accessible Location. The service disconnecting
means shall be installed at a readily accessible location
either outside of a building or structure or inside nearest the
point of entrance of the service conductors

 

[e57]

'Nearest point of entrance' is a debatable item and depends on local interpretation...