Table of Contents
- 1 What is a overhead service drop?
- 2 How far above a platform must a service head be installed?
- 3 What size conduit do I need for a 200 amp service?
- 4 What is the minimum clearance to a residential electrical service drip loop?
- 5 What is the minimum distance for overhead service drop clearance over alleys?
- 6 How far apart should power service drops be from communication service drops?
What is a overhead service drop?
In electric power distribution, a service drop is an overhead electrical line running from a utility pole, to a customer’s building or other premises. Conductors of a service drop or lateral are usually owned and maintained by the utility company, but some industrial drops are installed and owned by the customer.
How far above a platform must a service head be installed?
A. 10.5 feet above finished grade, sidewalks, platforms, decks, or building projections, from which the conductors might be reached (areas subject to pedestrian traffic).
What is overhead service entrance?
The service entrance is the place where power enters a residence. It consists of the electric meter and the service panel. A mast service drop is an overhead service drop where the service drop is connected to the mast knob.
What size conduit do I need for a 200 amp service?
Installation of 200 amp electrical service needs a #2/0 AWG copper wire or #4/0 AWG for aluminum or copper-clad wire inside a 3″ conduit. Wiring a 200 amp electrical service is not a DIY job. It often requires a permit and professional installation by a qualified electrician following local electrical codes.
What is the minimum clearance to a residential electrical service drip loop?
When the drip loop is over the ground, it must be a minimum of 10′-0” above the grade, which is the same minimum clearance as the rest of the service drop.
What is the minimum distance for overhead service drop horizontal clearance from a porch?
3 feet
Overhead service conductors must maintain a clearance of 3 feet from doors, porches, balconies, ladders, stairs, fire escapes, windows that open, or similar locations [230.9]. However, you don’t have to maintain the 3-foot distance for conductors that run above a window.
What is the minimum distance for overhead service drop clearance over alleys?
Eighteen feet (5486 mm)—over public streets, alleys, roads or parking areas subject to truck traffic.
How far apart should power service drops be from communication service drops?
Supply service drops of 0–750 volts running above and parallel to communications service drops shall have a minimum separation of 300 mm (12 in.)