Overhead property supply clearance requirements

[davesparks]

I did my math wrong it’s 8 feet clearance on top of a roof for the power cable

Ah, 2.8metres makes more sense, although I think it can be a bit closer in the uk

 

[Megawatt]

I did my math wrong it’s 8 feet clearance on top of a roof for the power cable

I got in trouble for that if it affected you I’m sorry

 

[driverman]

Advice about working near overhead power lines| UK Power Networks - https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/safety/around-power-lines/i-need-advice-about-working-near-overhead-power-lines . This may help, if not already done

 

[Megawatt]

Advice about working near overhead power lines| UK Power Networks - https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/safety/around-power-lines/i-need-advice-about-working-near-overhead-power-lines . This may help, if not already done

Driverman I was try to tell you 8 foot clearance but be like y’all and do it in meters and I can tell you I must have layed out of school that day because I don’t know the metric system and I don’t know y’alls clearances hell if I could go a day without Dave getting mad at me I wouldn’t know what to do anyway the clearances in the USA 8 feet

 

[driverman]

Driverman I was try to tell you 8 foot clearance but be like y’all and do it in meters and I can tell you I must have layed out of school that day because I don’t know the metric system and I don’t know y’alls clearances hell if I could go a day without Dave getting mad at me I wouldn’t know what to do anyway the clearances in the USA 8 feet

Hey, no worries

 

[Carl S]

Your local PoCo and AHJ will give guidance on this matter.

If the AHJ inspector “red tags” the install you’re in for a rough ride.

This side of the pond we would refer to it as an improvement order. I’ve only seen one instance of an improvement order being issued, it wasn’t pleasant.

Remember, BS7671 is a code of practice, NFPA-NEC is statute law.

 

[Megawatt]

Your local PoCo and AHJ will give guidance on this matter.

If the AHJ inspector “red tags” the install you’re in for a rough ride.

This side of the pond we would refer to it as an improvement order. I’ve only seen one instance of an improvement order being issued, it wasn’t pleasant.

Remember, BS7671 is a code of practice, NFPA-NEC is statute law.

Carl that is so right in the USA, I just found out yesterday that an electrical company had done a job and still didn’t get the problem fixed so they called me and I found the problem in 15 minutes and it was an earthing problem. It burnt up there TV, refrigerator, microwave etc. they didn’t even draw a permit and changed a panel that wasn’t the problem and charged them $ 1100.00. I told the customer to call code enforcement and turn them in. Got a call from the customer yesterday and told me they found him guilty, fined him $ 1000 and suspended their license for 1 year. In America they don’t play if you don’t follow their guidelines and rules.

 

[Carl S]

For those who don’t know, AHJ = Authority Having Jurisdiction = building control with teeth. Something we should have on this side of the pond. A red tag means the installation can’t be made live.

 

[DPG]

Carl S, are you in the USA? Your flag shows as UK.

 

[Carl S]

UK, but I cover Indian regs as well

 

[DPG]

UK, but I cover Indian regs as well

I'm even more confused now.

 

[PEG]

....He must be carbon-offsetting our cowboys

 

[Dan]

Steady on lads.
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Carl that is so right in the USA, I just found out yesterday that an electrical company had done a job and still didn’t get the problem fixed so they called me and I found the problem in 15 minutes and it was an earthing problem. It burnt up there TV, refrigerator, microwave etc. they didn’t even draw a permit and changed a panel that wasn’t the problem and charged them $ 1100.00. I told the customer to call code enforcement and turn them in. Got a call from the customer yesterday and told me they found him guilty, fined him $ 1000 and suspended their license for 1 year. In America they don’t play if you don’t follow their guidelines and rules.

Did they get their money back too or not?

 

[Megawatt]

Steady on lads.
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Did they get their money back too or not?

Dan no they didn’t get their Money back because the lady of the house canceled the check before they had a chance to cash it. I kind of felt bad about that company loosing their license for a year but follow the guidelines set by the NEC and NFPA and you will stay out of trouble.

 

[telectrix]

Driverman I was try to tell you 8 foot clearance but be like y’all and do it in meters and I can tell you I must have layed out of school that day because I don’t know the metric system and I don’t know y’alls clearances hell if I could go a day without Dave getting mad at me I wouldn’t know what to do anyway the clearances in the USA 8 feet

we all think in feet and inches but have to work in metres/millimeters, (except the under 30's who don't know any better). it's better for you as everyone there uses feet and inches.