Hey Scott thats what has me confused.I`m working with an electrician now who says if I leave the meter can even if it`s 5 ft if I go outside the wall the meter can is mounted I need a dico.Just want to clear this up. I guess based on post maybe it will vary inspector to inspector I personally have a hard time with that.I`m the grunt pulling wire and.... do things this way here its fine drive 20m miles away and you`re a dumb ass?? sorry but I`m working on getting the code down now.