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 El Paso
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 18. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
 Chapter 18.16. ELECTRICAL CODE

  § 18.16.110. Section 230.70 General, (A)(1), amended.  

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  • NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2014 Edition, Section 230.70 General, (A) Location, (1) Readily Accessible Location, is hereby amended to read as follows:

    230.70 General. (A) Location, (1) Readily Accessible Location.

     (1) Readily Accessible Location.

     (a) Services rated 800 amps or less. A load-break rated meter disconnect shall be installed on the exterior of the building or structure adjacent to and not more than five (5) feet from the meter. The service disconnecting means is allowed to meet this requirement if installed in compliance with this proximity requirement and the requirements of the NEC. If the service disconnecting means is located more than five feet from the meter, a separate and additional load-break rated meter disconnect that meets this proximity requirement is required on the supply (line) side of the service disconnecting means.

     (b) Services rated over 800 amps. The service disconnecting means shall be located not more than five (5) feet, measured vertically and horizontally, from the point where the service conductors enter the building or structure.

(Ord. No. 18512 , § 1, 5-31-2016)