Code Violation?

[KevinR]

Does anyone know where in the 2014 NEC that this installation is a violation. This is a 120 /240 volt, 100-amp Zinsco service. Underground feed. Outdoor panel. This customer ran a 120-volt, 30 amp cord through the lower cover of the service. The cover plate covers the service entrance conductors.

 

[SceneryDriver]

Four off the top of me head:

-Mixing of service and load conductors (this is a bit of a grey area, since it's a panel).

-That connector is not listed for use in a damp/wet location.

-That connector is not listed for use with SO cord.

-SO cord used in lieu of another wiring method for permanently installed equipment.



SceneryDriver

 

[Cavie]

The connector is not weatherproof. Not rated for the cable. No wiring method is allowed in any COVER. Is the cord Weatherproof?:jawdrop:

 

[tom baker]

Four off the top of me head:

-Mixing of service and load conductors (this is a bit of a grey area, since it's a panel).


SceneryDriver

Not a grey area at all, allowed by NEC.

 

[GoldDigger]

Not a grey area at all, allowed by NEC.

But not CEC....

 

[petersonra]

No wiring method is allowed in any COVER.

where does it say that in the code?

using the cord is quite possibly a violation. the other stuff associated with the use of the cord like the style of connector and the type of cord is possibly also a violation but really a consequence of using a wiring method that might well be a code violation.

 

[Sierrasparky]

If that is cover is the utility section then Not allowed by the utility no matter what the NEC says.