How far can I run the wire from my meter enclosure inside the building before going into my panel box?
The National Electric Code and CMP require that the wire from the meter enclosure be put into the panel box as soon as possible once the wire enters the house. This wire is not protected by a breaker or fuse and could possibly get very hot in the event of a problem with the inside wiring. This could possibly cause a fire. In order to have the panel box located further inside the home, a disconnect can be mounted on the outside of the home by the meter enclosure.
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