JohnM
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I will be installing the automatic switch box for a new generator. It will be mounted outside, near an outside corner of the house. How close to the corner can it be mounted?
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Placement of Generator automatic switch.
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JohnM, ...Welcome to the Building Codes Forum !
Where is your exterior electrical panel mounted ?
Typically, the automatic transfer switch should
[ ideally ] be installed \ mounted close to the ext.
electrical panel, so as to minimize costs.
Please clarify !
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JohnM, ...Welcome to the Building Codes Forum !
Where is your exterior electrical panel mounted ?
Typically, the automatic transfer switch should
[ ideally ] be installed \ mounted close to the ext.
electrical panel, so as to minimize costs.
Please clarify !
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Msradell
Sawhorse
I've never seen a requirement for distance from the corner of a home, as long as all the other criteria is met.
steveray
SAWHORSE
Mount it on the corner....For drainage.......NR
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JohnM
Registered User
Hi Guys,
Sorry for the long delay. I've watched tons of videos of professional installations and read the code for equipment installation. I am moving the service entrance from its current location on the side of the house, around the corner to the rear of the house (and adding the switch). Should be an easy(ish) move as the distance to the inside subpanel will not change. There is a window on the rear of the house 4' from the corner. I am going to mount the meter socket/disconnect above the switch. Then mount the new load center next to the switch. I wasn't sure if there was going to be room between the window and corner, but it seems I do have enough room without a code violation.
Just pulled the permit this afternoon and will start work on it this weekend.
Sorry for the long delay. I've watched tons of videos of professional installations and read the code for equipment installation. I am moving the service entrance from its current location on the side of the house, around the corner to the rear of the house (and adding the switch). Should be an easy(ish) move as the distance to the inside subpanel will not change. There is a window on the rear of the house 4' from the corner. I am going to mount the meter socket/disconnect above the switch. Then mount the new load center next to the switch. I wasn't sure if there was going to be room between the window and corner, but it seems I do have enough room without a code violation.
Just pulled the permit this afternoon and will start work on it this weekend.
steveray
SAWHORSE
The POCO allows the meter on the back of the house?
JohnM
Registered User
Was finally able to get an electrician out to the house. Decided to use the original service drop and meter socket. The rules have changed and installing a new sock requires 12' from the ground for the head. That would require guy wires and shimming and...
Msradell
Sawhorse
Is that local requirement?
So you're ok having the head less than 12 ft high?