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Check on the other side of that wall and see if the main breaker is there. I know it's code now to have the main breaker on the outside of the house. I think it's so power can be turned off when needed even if the homeowner isn't home.
The other side of this wall is dirt. This is on an outside foundation wall
🤷That's all I had.
You were kind of right. Check out my edit to the original post
Interesting. When I had my panel upgraded they had to put the main breaker right behind the panel. Guess they've got leeway if that's not actually possible.
Probably depends on your locality. Got a new service 4 years ago and the only main breaker is in the service. The city can it it from the meter I suppose if they need to.
Look for the meter, not just the other side of the wall. There must be a meter somewhere