I am sure that this has been discussed on here and I tried to look it up in the NEC but I am starting to build another spec. house and the best place to put the panel box would be next to a side door and somewhat over the dryer. I can't draw on here but I will attempt to describe the layout. There would be about 40" between door casing and wall where the back of the dryer would be located. I would like to locate the panel in this space but closer to the door so you would not have lean over the dryer to look at breakers. Outside steps will not be wide so locating the meter there will not be a problem. Thanks. Walt