Service Clearance - InspectionNews

allen elliott · #1 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 03:57 PM

What is the minimum clearance over a detached garge or other structure for a overhead service line. 18" or 3 feet? The service does not attach to the structure it passes over it. The roof on the detached garage is 4:12 and is metal. I hope someone can clear this up for me. Thanks

Jerry Peck · #2 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by allen elliott

18" or 3 feet? The service does not attach to the structure it passes over it. The roof on the detached garage is 4:12 and is metal.

Clearance 'above' the 4/12 roof is 3 feet.

Clearance 'above' the 4/12 roof at the final drip loop where it is attached to the mast and 'above the overhang' is 18 inches.

Jerry McCarthy · #3 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 04:10 PM

Allen

Refer NEC 2005 Article 230-24 (A) and read exceptions.

allen elliott · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 04:26 PM

Thanks for help.