I apologize if this is in the wrong forum.I have recently found a Public Utility Company that is in direct violation of the NEC when connecting to a meter bank without using an oxidant inhibitor on any of it's aluminum wiring. Is there any recourse that I have as an inspector? I have not been approving the meter installation until this has been corrected, yet it is causing an uproar? Any help?
Public Utility Companies
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This is probably the right place to post your question. We are going to have to hope that "The Other Charlie" or another utility person can answer this one for you. But my initial reaction is that the NEC does not apply to a public utility. They are governed by their own rules. So the question would become, "Are they following their own rules?" and not "Are they following the NEC?"
This is probably the right place to post your question. We are going to have to hope that "The Other Charlie" or another utility person can answer this one for you. But my initial reaction is that the NEC does not apply to a public utility. They are governed by their own rules. So the question would become, "Are they following their own rules?" and not "Are they following the NEC?"
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The NEC does not require oxidant inhibitors on aluminum conductors.
Unless the manufacturer requires it.
Most public utilities work under the NESC not the NEC.
The NEC does not require oxidant inhibitors on aluminum conductors.
Unless the manufacturer requires it.
charlie
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I was going to post an answer but you guys have already addressed the question well. I agree.
I was going to post an answer but you guys have already addressed the question well. I agree.
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