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What's Wrong Here? Hint: I Have Some Shocking News to Share

Jul. 5, 2012 Russ LeBlanc | Electrical Construction and Maintenance

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  • What's Wrong Here? Hint: I Have Some Shocking News to Share
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Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?

How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn't identify? Here's your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else's work from the safety of your living room or office. It's your turn to identify the violation.

Hint: Hello. This is the operator. I have some shocking news to share with you.

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Francisco Cruz (not verified)
on Jul 5, 2012

Only thing i can see wrong , the G.E.C. from Phone Board Equipment needs to be properly connected to the grounding bar inside the meter equipment .
Can't see clearly if anything in front of meter equipment .

Anonymous (not verified)
on Jul 6, 2012

Telephone closets an electrical closets should be separate , unless there is special permission?!

Bob O'Brien (not verified)
on Jul 6, 2012

1. Ground conductor to telephone equiment is not connected to the system ground, the cover screw is not to be used as a ground terminal and would disconnect the ground if the cover was to be removed for service.

2. The grounding conductor should be fastened to the structure. As is it could easily be accidentally disconnected or broken

Phill.Guillory
on Jul 6, 2012

According to the National Electric Code, the telephone service, cable TV, satellite, and other antenna grounds must be connected to the same ground point of the incoming electrical service to provide proper protection.
Also, the faulty grounding electrode conductor is run (twice) across a 25 pr. station cable.

Russ LeBlanc (not verified)
on Jul 28, 2012

Thank you all for commenting!

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