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Question about services to dwelling Units

#95659 09/26/05 11:54 AM

Joined: Aug 2005

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Can anyone tell me where in the code it refers to dwelling units must have at least a 100 Amp service or larger? I'm sure I have read it before and I'm probably over looking it now but I can't find it.

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Re: Question about services to dwelling Units

#95660 09/26/05 12:13 PM

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230.79 (C) One-Family Dwelling. For a one-family dwelling, the service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 100 amperes, 3-wire.
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