230.43 allows most any wiring method like the gutters and 230.70.a.1 says the disconnect just needs to be near th entry point, so if the service entrance conductors get to their disconnects somewhere 'near' the entry then i gues thers no problem? it just seemed unsafe to have the gutter a foot of the floor with easy access and not way to disconnect it. if its in pipe then it is safe, and the ct can is utility seal[wired] shut. it just made me wonder if there were any code restrictions doing it in gutters, like locks or seals. thanks