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thornton0715

The electrical panel in my house does not have a main breaker installed in it. My house is only 5 years old and some how passed the local county code as well as a home inspector I hired. My question is it common to not have one in the panel and is that something I could do myself. I am pretty competent with electrical work. Thanks.

Just Bill

I have heard of areas that do not require a main breaker, mind boggling!!! Others may chime in, but I see the best fix(not least expensive) as replacing the panel.

jbfan

Do you have a main disconnect outside near the meter?
If you do, you are good to go.

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Speedy Petey

I guarantee you have a main breaker somewhere.

kbsparky

You do not need a main breaker in your load center if there is a service disconnecting means at your premises.

Look at the meter: Is there a combination box with a breaker in it, or separate disconnect enclosure adjacent to the meter?

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md2lgyk

This is what I have. I don't know the exact code requirement as I'm not a pro, but I think a disconnect at the meter is required if the cable from the meter to your load center is over a certain length.