NEC vs IRC for Violations such as this one

[jar546]

I would still prefer to write up violations by referencing the NEC because I have known that book since 1987. I still struggle to find the code section for violations such as this one.

Is there a cross reference for these?

And BTW, what is the code reference for this????????????????

3/0 Copper service conductors to the panel from the meter base.

 

[globe trekker]

Jeff,

In an attempt to assist you, what Article from the NEC are you citing as

being violated?

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[jar546]

300.4(G) from the 2008 NEC

 

[mtlogcabin]

TABLE E3702.1

GENERAL INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRING METHODSa, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k

E3806.1 Conductors entering boxes, conduit bodies or fittings.

Conductors entering boxes, conduit bodies or fittings shall be protected from abrasion.

At least they put extra tape around the conductors

Shouldn't the pipe have been reamed?

 

[Mule]

The 2006 IRC has a cross reference to the 2005 in the back of it Appendix Q. That may help.

ICC INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ELECTRICAL

PROVISIONS/NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CROSS-REFERENCE

 

[SBerg]

2006 IRC E3509.4.

Bonding as Services

 

[globe trekker]

Jeff,

Others have provided the correct IRC cross references. Instead of reaming the pipe end, an

approved type of thermoplastic bushing could be installed and still be compliant.

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[rogerpa]

Still Appendix Q in the 2009 IRC/2008 NEC http://publicecodes.citation.com/icod/irc/2009/icod_irc_2009_appq.htm?bu=IC-P-2009-000002&bu2=IC-P-2009-000019

 

[jar546]

Thanks that will be helpful

Yeah a simple plastic bushing is all they needed.

 

[raider1]

If those are service conductors then then a standard lock nut could not be used for bonding especially around reducing washers, you would need to use a bonding bushing, not just a plastic bushing. (See 250.92(B) NEC) I don't have the time right now to get you the IRC reference.

Chris

 

[jar546]

If those are service conductors then then a standard lock nut could not be used for bonding especially around reducing washers, you would need to use a bonding bushing, not just a plastic bushing. (See 250.92(B) NEC) I don't have the time right now to get you the IRC reference.Chris

Holy crap, you are right. I missed that!!!

One more piece of humble pie today.

 

[globe trekker]

For those who desire pictures of what we are referring to. This is one type.

and another

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[chris kennedy]

Jeff, Instead of reaming the pipe end, an

approved type of thermoplastic bushing could be installed and still be compliant.

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Nope, still have to ream it.

344.28 Reaming and Threading.All cut ends shall be reamed or otherwise finished to remove rough edges. Where conduit is threaded in the field, a standard cutting die with a 1 in 16 taper (¾-in. taper per foot) shall be used.

 

[globe trekker]

Thanks Chris! Seems like a lot of Humble Pie is being eaten these days. D`OH!! :-D

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