Does you area allow this type of work ? (See Pic)

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While I kinda dig the organic flow going on with those riser cables, I don't think I have one inspector in my area who would accept them not strapped, or bundled like that under two-hole straps. But who knows, maybe one of my inspectors has an artistic free-spirit side that I don't know about.
 
Generally speaking, yes, allowed. As long as the SERs aren't subject to physical damage, say from vehicles, they're permitted to be exposed.
 
Yeah that is fine. I would have been a bit neater and used the correct straps. I have done similar on 3-4 unit apartment buildings. Depending on the specifics, I might choose a different wiring method, i.e. if its in a back yard vs on the front, type of building and use, how nice the building is, etc.
 
electrofelon said:
Yeah that is fine. I would have been a bit neater and used the correct straps. I have done similar on 3-4 unit apartment buildings. Depending on the specifics, I might choose a different wiring method, i.e. if its in a back yard vs on the front, type of building and use, how nice the building is, etc.
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are there SER straps?
 
In Washington we see very little SE cable as its not allowed for service entrance. Where its used is from the panel to ranges and furnaces, wiring that is often inside the building.
 
petersonra said:
are there SER straps?
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LarrywdH said:
Is a strap a fitting?
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My supply house does have straps for SER. They come with nails, so of course if its masonary one would have to replace the nails with tapcons. I guess I dont have an issue using pvc or RGS straps, just that I would have done it a little neater. Also I dont necessarily have a problem with bundling them like in the picture, just as long as they are tight and stay neat and parallel.
 
tom baker said:
In Washington we see very little SE cable as its not allowed for service entrance. Where its used is from the panel to ranges and furnaces, wiring that is often inside the building.
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Doesn't SE mean service entrance?
 
LarryFine said:
Generally speaking, yes, allowed. As long as the SERs aren't subject to physical damage, say from vehicles, they're permitted to be exposed.
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Since it's in a public space, seems like subject to physical damage would apply to vandals as well for example, people kicking the cables. (of course, if they do, I hope Karma kicks in.)
 
ggunn said:
Doesn't SE mean service entrance?
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Here is the wording from the Washington Administrative Code 296.46(B)
(7) The installation of service conductors not exceeding 1000 volts, nominal, within a building or structure is limited to the following methods: Galvanized or aluminum rigid metal conduit; galvanized intermediate metal conduit; wireways; busways; auxiliary gutters; minimum schedule 40 rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit; cablebus; or mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable (type MI).
(8) Electrical metallic tubing must not be installed as the wiring method for service entrance conductors inside a building. Existing electrical metallic tubing, installed prior to October 1984, which is properly grounded and used for service entrance conductors may be permitted to remain if the conduit is installed in a nonaccessible location and is the proper size for the installed conductors.
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I guess one could use SE cable in a raceway (not sure why anyone would do that), or you could use USE underground in conduit, or above ground in conduit if also marked RHH, as is fairly common for that stuff.
 
electrofelon said:
Here is the wording from the Washington Administrative Code 296.46(B)


I guess one could use SE cable in a raceway (not sure why anyone would do that), or you could use USE underground in conduit, or above ground in conduit if also marked RHH, as is fairly common for that stuff.
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One could argue that the section you posted only limits the wiring methods to those listed within a building and not on the outside of a building.
 
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