Electrical Meter socket question

[jentz]

I am installing a 200 amp meter socket on a 4x4 post for future elec.

Question is --Is there a height limit for the box off the ground??Or is there a specific height?

[JohnMickish]

The disconnect can be no higher than 6'6" off the ground. That is measured to the top of the handle in its upmost position. If the area you are putting this is subject to flooding, contact your local inspector to see if there are special conditions for this area. Holman field in St. Paul for example has special condions due to the risk of flooding.

[jentz]

Thanks I set it at 5 ft to center of the meter then it looked high and I thought at one time the height was at 4 to 6 ft but that was long ago.

[JohnMickish]

The more I think about this, some of it is coming back to me. It's been awhile since I was involved with residential work so forgive me. There are the NEC legal requirements for the meter but the eletric utility has the say, and if I remember right, they have a different standard than what the NEC does.

Give them a call and see what they say. When it comes time to hook up power and if they don't like it things won't go smooth.

[jentz]

I had the utility out here before I began.I think I asked most every question pertaining to them except The meter height.Thanks I will make a call tomorrow Never thought of them setting a certain height.