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What is the distance allowed between where the service wires enter your home and the breaker box?

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  • This site says that there's no limit specified in the NEC, but there may be a limit imposed by your local jurisdiction. Since I can't vouch for this source (or the current applicability of an article published 6 years ago), I'll let someone with access to the NEC to post an more definitive answer.
    – Johnny
    Commented Aug 2, 2015 at 4:55
  • Isn't it <5% for the drop?
    – Kris
    Commented Aug 2, 2015 at 13:11
  • Moot the problem by getting a meter pan with a main breaker in it. Kris he's asking about length not voltage drop, there are other factors too, notably physical protection.
    – Harper - Reinstate Monica
    Commented May 20, 2017 at 13:28

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The NEC simply says as close as practical. Some locations do impose an actual distance number. Most areas have a limit of 5-6 feet into the structure to the main panel/disconnect.

Your local authority/inspector will be the only one who can tell you for sure.

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  • Thanks. Owing the the layout of my utility room, I'm pretty sure it's going to be about 7-8' to where I can locate the panel to have the required working space in front of it.
    – John Hascall
    Commented Aug 2, 2015 at 17:00

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