Change List for this Rule


Original Version

Table 10

 

Table 10:

Minimum Allowable Clearance of Service Drops of

0 - 750 Volts from Buildings

 

Minimum Clearance from Buildings

Weather Resistant Covered Conductors

 

0 - 750 Volts

Insulated Conductors

(Rule 20.8–G )

 

0 - 750 Volts

Vertical Clearances Above:

1) All portions of buildings including metallic or non–metallic cornice, decorative appendage, eaves, roof or parapet wall of the building served.

8 Feet

(a) (b)

2) Metallic or non–metallic non–walkable overhang, patio cover, or other structure.

8 Feet

(a) (b)

3) Other buildings on the same premises.

8 Feet

2 Feet

4) Buildings on other premises.

8 Feet

8 Feet (c)

Horizontal & Radial Clearances:

1) From fire escapes, exits, windows and doors.

3 Feet

3 Feet

(a)    Minimum clearance of 0.5 inches. 

 

(b)    The point of attachment of the service drop for industrial and commercial premises is not to be more than 18 inches back of the front face of the building wall facing the pole line from which the service drop originates.

 

(c)    Reduce to 2 feet for non–metallic roofs, more than 3/8 pitch (approximately 37 degrees from horizontal, see sketch)

  

 

Strikeout and Underline Version

Table 10

 

Table 10:

Minimum Allowable Clearance of Service Drops of

0 - 750 Volts from Buildings

 

Minimum Clearance from Buildings

Weather Resistant Covered Conductors

 

0 - 750 Volts

Insulated Conductors

(Rule 20.8-G 20.9-G )

 

0 - 750 Volts

Vertical Clearances Above:

1) All portions of buildings including metallic or non–metallic cornice, decorative appendage, eaves, roof or parapet wall of the building served.

8 Feet

(a) (b)

2) Metallic or non–metallic non–walkable overhang, patio cover, or other structure.

8 Feet

(a) (b)

3) Other buildings on the same premises.

8 Feet

2 Feet

4) Buildings on other premises.

8 Feet

8 Feet (c)

Horizontal & Radial Clearances:

1) From fire escapes, exits, windows and doors.

3 Feet

3 Feet

(a)    Minimum clearance of 0.5 inches. 

 

(b)    The point of attachment of the service drop for industrial and commercial premises is not to be more than 18 inches back of the front face of the building wall facing the pole line from which the service drop originates.

 

(c)    Reduce to 2 feet for non–metallic roofs, more than 3/8 pitch (approximately 37 degrees from horizontal, see sketch)

 

Final Version

Table 10

 

Table 10:

Minimum Allowable Clearance of Service Drops of

0 - 750 Volts from Buildings

 

Minimum Clearance from Buildings

Weather Resistant Covered Conductors

 

0 - 750 Volts

Insulated Conductors

(Rule 20.9-G)

 

0 - 750 Volts

Vertical Clearances Above:

1) All portions of buildings including metallic or non–metallic cornice, decorative appendage, eaves, roof or parapet wall of the building served.

8 Feet

(a) (b)

2) Metallic or non–metallic non–walkable overhang, patio cover, or other structure.

8 Feet

(a) (b)

3) Other buildings on the same premises.

8 Feet

2 Feet

4) Buildings on other premises.

8 Feet

8 Feet (c)

Horizontal & Radial Clearances:

1) From fire escapes, exits, windows and doors.

3 Feet

3 Feet

(a)    Minimum clearance of 0.5 inches. 

 

(b)    The point of attachment of the service drop for industrial and commercial premises is not to be more than 18 inches back of the front face of the building wall facing the pole line from which the service drop originates.

 

(c)    Reduce to 2 feet for non–metallic roofs, more than 3/8 pitch (approximately 37 degrees from horizontal, see sketch)