Can I run 2 main panels both with separate circuits and main disconnects all off of 1 electrical service from the street? basically separate 1st floor 2nd floor with different boxes and only one service.
132k 79 79 gold badges 324 324 silver badges 611 611 bronze badges asked Jan 25, 2012 at 21:47 61 1 1 gold badge 1 1 silver badge 2 2 bronze badgesYour profile does not show where you are from. If you are in the US, then the answer is yes. The main electrical drop has to be sized for both panels and each panel should have its own utility meter. All NEC codes must be conformed to. You need to consult your local government to see about local codes as well.
answered Jan 25, 2012 at 23:46 3,879 1 1 gold badge 18 18 silver badges 17 17 bronze badges And if you only want 1 meter, then maybe a sub-panel is more what you are looking for. Commented Jan 26, 2012 at 1:25You can. But the two main disconnects (i.e. main breakers) must be right next to each other NEC 230.72(A), so as to satisfy the "Rule of Six". NEC 230.71(A)
They also must be very close to the meter since the service entrance conductors from the meter to the disconnect have no overcurrent protection. That pretty much means "the other side of the wall" but varies by jurisdiction.
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