SE cable termination

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nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors
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You can get out your crystal ball and see if it tells you how far that really is or you could ask the AHJ.
 
Well What section is that. Last night our class spent forever looking for it. Our teacher is even an inspector and he said it was six feet. We told him to prove it and nobody could find anything about it. Any way thanks
 
LD_baugh said:
Does it say in the 05 code book how far SE cable can run inside a house before it has to be terminated.
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LD baugh,

Welcome to the forum. :smile: Though I think I'm on the same page with the question you are asking, I would caution being to vague.

I would say the answer to your question is no, the 2005 NEC does not specify length of SE Cable inside a house. SE Cable is primarily used for services , but can also be used for branch circuits and feeders. Check out 338.

If you were to ask , Does it say in the 05 code book how far service entrance conductors can run inside a house before it has to be terminated? Knowing exactly what you were refering to , I would suggest 230.70 , especially 230.70(A)(1).

I know thats probably the answer to your question , I just wanted to stress the importance of correct terms.:smile: Some of the guys/gals on the forum are very sharp and will cut you up when you use the wrong language.

hope this helped

ibew441dc
 
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LD, relative to terminating to what..SE is also used for subpanel hookups, a/c and heatpumps...etc. or did the instructor mean Service Entrance conductor?
 
LD_baugh said:
Well What section is that. Last night our class spent forever looking for it. Our teacher is even an inspector and he said it was six feet. We told him to prove it and nobody could find anything about it. Any way thanks
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Ive been hearing that "6' rule" since I've been in the trade, but noone knows where it came from. I put 6' of service cable in a house before the main, and I better do some fast explaining to the inspector. Anything more than 2 or 3 feet and they will want it shortened, at least in a house.
 
John, I have no idea where that rule came from. I have worked for a few municipalities and we have always worked something out on unprotected (OCPD) SE. Go with your heart, "liability insurance", talk to the AHJ and get it in writting.
 
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