Thread: Service Mask Head under Eaves
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Old 05-04-2007, 08:42 AM
Bob Mayer Bob Mayer is offline
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Re: Service Mask Head under Eaves
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Originally Posted by Jerry Peck View Post
"If the service head is above the roof there is a 8' (18" in certain cases) minimum clearance to the roof,"

In some cases, it may be 3 feet above the roof.

" but that is only if the service head is above the roof."

Huh? You mean only if the mast penetrates through the roof, right?
Yes.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Peck View Post
"In the case in the photograph there is a requirement that the service head be above the point of attachment of the service conductors (which seems to be the case in the photograph)"

There is?

"There is an exception to the above-the-point-of -attachment rule if it is (a) impractical to do so and (b) if the point of attachment is within 24" of the service head."

Please show me so I can learn about it.)
NEC 230.54 Overhead Service Locations.

(C) Service Heads and Goosenecks Above Service-Drop Attachment. Service heads and goosenecks in service-enterance cables shall be located above the point of attachment of the service-drop conductors to the building or other structure.

Exception. Where it is impracticable to locate the service head or gooseneck above the point of attachment, the service head or gooseneck location shall be permitted not farther than 600 mm (24 in) from the point of attachment.

- BOB
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