Where does Santa Claus fit?

[tonype]

Saw this at a commercial site - is this legit? The site consisted of multiple service entrance conduits - 2 were surface mounted along the building (lower elevation than the top of the chimney) and the other 2 were through the chimney

 

[bdarnell]

Who was the (lucky) apprentice that got to crawl down the chimmney to install the straps ?

 

[tshea]

New meaning to "concrete encased" conduit.

 

[charlie b]

I wonder if they derated the conductors on account of high ambient temperatures. 8) :lol:

 

[Matt Harp]

I am suprised the inspector didn't have a problem with potential physical damage to the chimeny service conductors where they drop over the brick. Then again, I am having a bit of trouble judging just how close the wires come to the brick corner.
Yes, what about the conduit supports? And what would be the benefit of this install anyway? They couldn't put 2 more service masts on the wall?
Lastly, thanks, I have never seen this before.

 

[George Stolz]

I think according to 230.6, all of these conduits are outside the building. I don't see a violation, but I don't see too good sometimes.

 

[tonype]

Matt:

The conductors were about an inch or so away from the top corner of the chimney - this was also one of my concerns.

 

[1793]

Matt:

Looks like something on Bardstown Rd.

 

[tonype]

Norb:

Nah - Its New Jersey


Tony Shupenko

 

[pierre]

One thing that we do not need to worry about is the drip loop.

I can see this as a violation of 230.24(A), as I do not see this meeting ex # 4.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Pierre,
230.24 only applies to the service drop conductors. It doesn't look like there is a problem with the sevice drop conductors.
Don

 

[pierre]

Don
It is hard to tell in this picture from the angle taken, but you may be correct.
Note: just a reminder that some forget about the code section I posted, and should be aware of it.

 

[sandsnow]

If these are parallel service conductors, the equal length of each needs to be looked at.

Maybe they compensated down in the equipment??? :wink:

 

[dlhoule]

Tony, I'm curious about how anybody could take that picture in broad daylight without there being any traffic on the street? I don't think you'll find that around here.

 

[tonype]

Larry:

The street ends at the corner where the building is located. The street generally connects two main roads (both 1 ways in opposite directions), though there is also another section that feeds in (back-ground of photo).

There was a fairly significant amount of traffice when I was there - I guess I just hit a lull in the action.

Tony

 

[pierre]

The whole town is parked at the diner across the street.

 

[peter d]

Very creative use of a chimney, that's for sure. I hope they blocked off the fireplace. :wink:

 

[frankft2000]

So where is the J-Box to get unmetered power? :twisted:

 

[electricman2]

Very creative use of a chimney, that's for sure. I hope they blocked off the fireplace. :wink:

That's where they put the panel :mrgreen:

 

[Oakey]

Very creative use of a chimney, that's for sure. I hope they blocked off the fireplace. :wink:

That's where they put the panel :mrgreen:

LOL ..Good ole Millburn. Surprising the POCO didnt care