• What's Wrong Here

    What's Wrong Here? January Winner Andrew ChiappettaAce Electric, Electrical ContractorsWhitehouse Station, N.J. The service weather head is mounted below the service drop. (Section 230-54). Service drip loop conductors are too close to the window that is designed to be opened.(Section 230-9). 3. The service conductors appear to be making contact with the rain down spout that may create a possible
    March 1, 2001

    What's Wrong Here? January Winner

    Andrew Chiappetta
    Ace Electric, Electrical Contractors
    Whitehouse Station, N.J.

    1. The service weather head is mounted below the service drop. (Section 230-54).
    2. Service “drip loop” conductors are too close to the window that is designed to be opened.(Section 230-9).
    3. 3. The service conductors appear to be making contact with the rain down spout that may create a possible fault due to abrasion. (Section 230-50).

    What's Wrong Here?

    Give the specific 1999 NEC references related to any violations you find. Write Joe a Violation Notice rather than sending in a copy of the Code rule. Send your response, in 25 words or more, to Joe Tedesco at 350 North St., Boston, MA 02113 or [email protected]. The winner(s) will receive $75. Please include your name, company name, job title, address, phone number, Social Security Number and e-mail address. Previous winners are not eligible.

    Hint: These are attachment plugs with exposed blades that can be energized and have current-carrying parts.

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    Joseph A. Tedesco

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