Sub panel off meter base

[mkbrower]

Is there a NEC rule that states you can only have one panel fed off the load side of the meter base. It was my understanding you could have multiple panels off the meter base as long as the total load amps does not exceed the supply amps.

When I wired my shop, I have a 200 amp service (meter base)feeding a 100A main and a 100A subpanel (disconnect) which feeds my 100A main at my shop.

I was told this was no longer allowed by the NEC. The shop would have to be supplied by a breaker from the house Main or one Sub panel (disconnect) that supplies the house main and the Shop main.

Just curious as I want my set up to meet NEC code.

Thanks
Mark

 

[mrb]

who told you this and did they cite a code section?

 

[mkbrower]

A few co-workers who has done electrical DIY work. No code recited but was told I could not find a meter base now that would allow multiple feeds without an attached sub panel.

Mark

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Some locales require outside disconnects, some do not. Double tap meter sockets are available, guess you just have to look for them.

Charles

 

[Norcal]

The discos will have to be grouped together.

 

[mkbrower]

I have only one subpanel (disconnect) feeding off the meter base before going to the shop. The house main panel is also being fed from the meter with no disconnect. Local code does require disconnects for AC/shop etc but I was told the disconnects MUST be fed from the Main panel.

Mark

 

[oleguy]

230.40 exception #3: a single family dwelling unit and a seperate structure shall be permitted to have one set of service entrance conductors run to each from a single service drop or latteral.what do you think?

 

[mkbrower]

It sounds like its legal! Thanks, that was what I was looking for.

Mark