Rear addition on house now contains the meterbox for the main underground electrical service entrance cables. Meterbox is enclosed in an interior wall cubby about 10' in from the new exterior wall. Never seen a meterbox with other than an exterior location. I explained that in the event of a fire, the fire depart would have a bit of trouble locating the main service panel since they can't use the meterbox as a hint to the likely location of the main panel. I also suggested this may not be permitted by the local electrical utility company, or by the local building code for that matter. (And, if such is prohibited for whatever reason, that suggests the lack of a building permit for the addition.) Other than that, what else should I think/know about this very atypical meterbox interior location? Thanks! FYI: Main disconnect/service equipment is in the basement, not at the meterbox.
source https://www.inspectorsjournal.com/topic/18963-electric-meterbox-located-inside/?do=findComment&comment=173126
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