SEC Clearance to roof

[tonype]

SEC attached to gable end fascia; however, it is only inches above the lower roof (the lower roof is an addition to the original home). Does this meet clearance requirements?

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/TonyPE/IMGP8857.jpg

 

[Dennis Alwon]

The photo does not tell enough, IMO. Look at 230.24, 230.26, 27 & 28

 

[augie47]

Note that many of the clearances which cause concern such as 230.24 are for service drop conductors and not the SE cable attached to the drop.

 

[acrwc10]

And some here don't like RGS inside the wall for a service.

 

[K8MHZ]

Are those two hole straps listed for use on that type of cable? They look like conduit straps, to me.

 

[Cavie]

I just never gonna get used to seeing SEC on the side of a house. It's just sooo DIY looking. Loco POCO doesn't allow it and I grew up seeing only galvanized conduit and PVC.

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

Tony
As per your photograph, there is no violation in regards to the NEC. You may have local laws that do not permit this.

There are 1000s of installations such as this across the USA, maybe more than 1000s.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I agree the service cable can be run close to the other roof but I cannot tell about the rest of the installation.

Where doe the service drop come from? Do you know it if it crosses the lower roof with proper clearances?

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

I agree the service cable can be run close to the other roof but I cannot tell about the rest of the installation.

Where doe the service drop come from? Do you know it if it crosses the lower roof with proper clearances?

My answer is based on what I can see in the photograph.

 

[tonype]

Install (based on the panel) is ca. 1975 - though SEC may be newer(?).

The home is set elevated significantly down from the street - so the drop is very high and comes down towards the service mast at the upper roof level.

 

[jxofaltrds]

Are those two hole straps listed for use on that type of cable? They look like conduit straps, to me.

From the picture, I agree that this is the only problem.

 

[lakee911]

From the picture, I agree that this is the only problem.

I agree. I don't like it, but it seems compliant (from what I can see). I'd like to see pictures of the drop and the meter box (just curious).

What's the light gray wire from the cable/telephone cables to the roof? I hope that it's not some sort of bonding jumper...