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Monday, May 11, 2020
Question:
Follow up to code question for 4/15/20 :
Hello, I have done hundreds of 100- & 200-amp services and in the area served by PECO ( greater Philadelphia area ) they are the ones that insisted that the service disconnect be installed within 10 feet of where service cable enters building. Was told to was due to no overcurrent protection outside of the 13,200-volt primary fuse on utility step down transformer.
Tom Grabowsky
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Answer:
Hi Tom,
Thanks for the comments and participating. Yes, there are long standing practices in place in many areas/jurisdictions. Electrical Contractors need to be aware of such practices/requirements in those areas where they work. The Code Question of the Day forum provides a specific focus on what the NEC minimums are, but also recognizes that local Code amendments and practices are often in play. We appreciate your comments.