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Bill Kibbel 241
1 hour ago, Tom Raymond said:Isn't the purpose of licensing for consumer protection? Guess that's not important anymore.
New NJ law effective summer of 2021. It is now illegal for professional licensing boards to "discriminate" against candidates based on any criminal history or criminal conduct.
Apparently, public protection = discrimination.
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By Spartaace1Hello, I have a 200 amp service on a double wide mobile that was installed with 2 - 200 amp disconnects installed in line for additional space. The have 4/0 aluminum in the mast to a 200 amp meter / disconnect combo then from the feed through lugs, they go to the second 200 amp 20 circuit disconnect. Does 230.80 apply? Does the mast need to be sized for 400 amp? Thanks
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