To disconnect or not...

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Everything in the 100 amp garage panel is less than 6 swipes. I don't know what the HO future plans are, but everything I'm hooking up; outlets, lights, welder, and saw is less than 6.

I understand that the panel needs a disconnect, I didn't realize that it needs to be on the outside of the garage. It was a step I did not anticipate.

Thanks to all that posted comments.

ffish

It doesn't need to be outside of the garage. This is where the inspector is wrong. It needs to be at the nearest entry of the feeder conductors. A panelboard with a main CB will be compliant.

 

[George Stolz]

Fishbait, to add to Bob's post from earlier:

And the panel itself is listed as 'service equipment' without a main breaker.

Not all MLO panels are listed as service equipment without a main breaker being added.

(Image courtesy of Dave Nix)

This label on this panel states that the "six handle rule" can only be used if the panel is used as a power panelboard (NEC-2005 408.34(B)), or else it has to have a main breaker installed.

To see one of the largest threads on record here at Mike Holt's Forum on this subject, click here.