[Aegis]

I'm looking to put a sub panel in an attached garage in a residential house.

Rule 14-418 APP B says
Where no distribution equipment is installed (i.e., only branch circuits), then the single disconnecting means is not required.

The term “unit” refers to individual areas such as found in shopping malls, industrial malls, or similar areas. The term “unit” does not apply to the breakdown of office space in office towers to accommodate various tenants.

It sounds like I don't need a main breaker in the sub panel, only in the main panel feeding it. Thoughts?

 

[the-apprentice]

if its an attached garage no. but if its an " out building" then yes you need one, thats what i was told

 

[Hmacanada]

Probably cheaper to by panel with the main though .
Supply and demand!


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[Aegis]

It's around $45 cheaper with a main breaker ya.

 

[Huggyd]

I think the 8cct 100amp sub panel I just pick up was around $65 (no main that one)

 

[The_Modifier]

I think the 8cct 100amp sub panel I just pick up was around $65 (no main that one)

True, but with a main as a (combination) panel package it works out cheaper and you get to keep all the extra breakers for service calls that aren't used.:thumbup: