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Moving Violations Video No. 164: Wacky Service Conductor Path

April 5, 2018
Russ shows why it matters what kind of PVC conduit and clips you use in an exterior application.

In this episode, Russ finds an unusual overhead service drop. The service conductors are routed in PVC conduit, which was attached to the exterior siding of the building. Unfortunately, the installer must have used the wrong type of PVC and clips. As you can see they’ve become brittle and broken free. As required by Sec. 300.6(C)(1) of the 2017 NEC, this equipment must be sunlight resistant.

About the Author

Russ LeBlanc | Owner

Russ started in the electrical trade as an apprentice in 1985. He worked his way up to become a Journeyman Electrician and then eventually became a Master Electrician and Licensed Construction Supervisor. In 1999 Russ become an Electrical Instructor for The Peterson School of Engineering in Massachusetts where he developed his passion for teaching, and quickly became Department Head of Electrical Instruction. Russ has taught thousands of apprentices, electricians, engineers, inspectors, and other electrical professionals during his career as an instructor. He continues to provide electrical professionals with Electrical Code seminars, Arc-Flash Awareness training seminars and educational material through his LeBlanc Consulting Services in North Reading, MA whose specialty is educating electricians. He has been an active member of the NFPA Electrical Section and has authored hundreds of National Electrical Code proposals and comments which have become Code rules to improve the safety for the electrical industry. Russ is also an IAEI certified Electrical Inspector.

Please visit www.russleblanc.net for more information.

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