I wouldn't be concerned about it if the serving electric utility put O rings and sealing locknuts on the PVC nipple. In my opinion, that was not done and I would ask the serving electric utility what they were going to do about this error if it were not done. As I stated before, they do not have to follow the NEC but they are required to follow common sense. :smile:
You mean "uncommon sense"?!
Agreed. That is exactly my point. There is no O-ring, and no sealing lock-nut. Just the PVC and a regular lock-nut. Let's even put aside the debate about whether or not either of those methods are listed.
I spoke with and emailed the Project Coordinator/Designer/Manager (whatever his title is), and he said that he would check with the Metering Inspector. His response was "Looks good to me, I don't know what he has an issue with". He also reminded the other guy that they don't follow NEC.
The EC purchased the Cabinet, Installed the cabinet and needed to get the cabinet inspected according to the NEC.
My problem was that if the utility installs anything into "my" box, they must do it to "my" code. They essentially ruined the integrity of the box. If they had put the hole on the side... even all the way at the top on the side, I wouldn't have made an issue of it.
As I've said the Local Fire Marshal and the State FM agreed. I meet in person with the Metering Inspector next week. I don't know what good that'll do (unless he's bringing hired help to crack my knees). If you can't tell from the picture, getting your eyes 3' away won't help either.:-?