ivsenroute
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What can you pic out from these pics as NEC violations?
Violation in photos
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mdshunk
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So... I notice from the photos that you're from Pennsylvania. 
peter d
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Other than the lack of support for the NM and the obvious skinned cable, it's just a messy service. I've seen far worse as most of us probably have. Nothing I would be too concerned about.
cadpoint
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My answers are not recommendations for DIY people or professionals for that matter. Always consult your local code enforcement department for direction. Read at your own risk ....
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So... I notice from the photos that you're from Pennsylvania.
That's definitely an NEC violation.
Roger
peter d
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So... I notice from the photos that you're from Pennsylvania.
Is this typical for what you see?
steelersman
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service neutral isn't taped white.
mdshunk
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Not really. I was just trying to be funny. How did it work? :wink:
mdshunk
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My gawd, you're right! Somebody better do that quick, or the electrons will get really confused.
Kdog76
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How about identification of the grounded conductor? Also, I can't see any oxy on those AL terminations.
peter d
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Well, you do have the one of the highest percentages of trunkslammers in the nation, don't you?
And without a standardized license or apprenticeship for electricians you tend to get this type of stuff. So your comment, while intended to be a joke, does appear to have an element of truth to it.
mdshunk
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Yes, and what's funniest about that comment is that I happen to have a tool pouch in the trunk of my car right now. I should go take a picture. I needed a few tools along when I did an estimate this evening.Well, you do have the one of the highest percentages of trunkslammers in the nation, don't you?
steelersman
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I'll probably eat my own foot for this, but I've never seen a bonding bushing required for a resi 120/240 service. Unless you're talking about plastic bushing to protect conductors #4 and above I don't think this is required.
peter d
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That gutter more than likely contains service conductors, assuming they didn't install a disconnect outside in addition to the main breaker panels, so those raceways do require bonding of some sort. I just don't know the code reference off hand right now.
steelersman
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So it is because of the gutter/trough then? So it wouldn't need them if no trough?
peter d
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Uhh....I'm a little rusty on the code rule at the moment. My preference is to use PVC or SEU cable for something like that...not sure what that trough is all about. Seems like extreme over kill to me.
I looked but couldn't find the code rule.
ivsenroute
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So... I notice from the photos that you're from Pennsylvania.
Sad but true Marc.
steelersman
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Yeah around here we don't need a trough for a 400 amp service. Just a peice of 4/O SE-U run from each panel to the larger meter enclosure.
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