Erby Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Think a kid could reach the service entrance conductors from the deck? Click to Enlarge 33.58 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Not without diving. But that is probably closer than the 3' lateral requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 The drip loop is closer than 3 feet, I think. "230.9 Clearance From Building Openings (A) Clearance From Windows. Overhead service conductors must maintain a clearance of 3 ft from windows that are designed to be opened, doors, porches, balconies, ladders, stairs, fire escapes, or similar locations. Figure 230-7 230-09A.cdr Exception: Overhead conductors run above a window are not required to maintain the 3 ft distance. (B) Vertical Clearance. Overhead service conductors must maintain a vertical clearance of not less than 10 ft above platforms, projections or surfaces from which they might be reached [230.24(B)]. This vertical clearance must be maintained for 3 ft measured horizontally from the platform, projections or surfaces from which they might be reached. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Hmmph! My 10 year old grandson can reach that drip loop from the deck with no diving involved. Look at the window above for a distance comparison and then tell me they'd have to dive. The wires are level with the deck rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Lagueux Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 That is definitely a safety issue and I would call it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Count the soffit panels, 2' tops. I have seen at least three instances where the utilities repair has been to install line hose. Click to Enlarge 10.28 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 We're allowed to install a nonconductive barrier, that usually ends up as lattice from Menard's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Hmmph! My 10 year old grandson can reach that drip loop from the deck with no diving involved. Look at the window above for a distance comparison and then tell me they'd have to dive. The wires are level with the deck rail. I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettoinspect Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 We're allowed to install a nonconductive barrier, that usually ends up as lattice from Menard's. This. ^ Simply putting a barrier in front of it so it can't happen is the easiest thing to do. Very common with "Charleston Singles". Most of are rentals for college kids too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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