Service entrance cable should be secured:
• Within 12 inches of the masthead
• At intervals not to exceed 30 inches
Service drops required building clearances:
• 18 feet over public roadways
• 15 feet over alleys
• 12 feet over private driveways
• 10 feet over finish grade and sidewalks
• 10 feet over platforms, decks, and porches
• 8 feet over roofs with less than a 4 in 12 pitch
• 8 feet over flat roofs
• 3 feet over roofs with more than a 4 in 12 pitch
• 3 feet horizontally from fire escapes, porches and decks
• 3 feet from windows
• 18 inches over roofs where there is a 4 foot or less overhang
Clearances in closets for light fixtures:
• 18 inches between fixtures and where combustibles may be stored
• 6 inches between flush mounted fixtures and where combustibles may be stored
Recessed lighting (typically inspected from the attic):
• One half inch spacing of recessed portion of the fixture from combustible materials
• 3 inch spacing of thermal insulation between recessed light fixtures and combustible materials with
nothing above the fixture (Non-thermally protected)
Special appliances (such as laundry equipment):
• 6 feet maximum distance from outlet to appliance
Supply cords for air conditioners:
• 10 feet maximum for 120 volt wire
• 6 feet maximum for 208/240 volt wire
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