# Drip loop **URL:** \ **Category:** Electrical Inspections\ **Created:** [March 3, 2006, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049 "2006-03-03T17:04:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dmacy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dmacy/32/1466_2.png) [@dmacy](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dmacy)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/1 "2006-03-03T17:04:46Z")
Would you note this as a missing drip loop? Also thanks to Jae for the response to just have an electrician evaluate and to not list all the defects. Saves me about 10-15 minutes today. This house had more subs than subway!!! Thanks I just love when the client brings a toddler that requires me to be a baby sitter. Now junior get out of that sump pit now!! Quit messing with my radon monitor. ---
**Author:** ![chorne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/chorne/32/175606_2.png) [@chorne](https://forum.nachi.org/u/chorne)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/2 "2006-03-03T17:08:44Z")
no drip loop and appears to be running down hill toward the mast head nice panel, unreal! ---
**Author:** ![jwilliams4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/278dde/32.png) [@jwilliams4](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jwilliams4)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/3 "2006-03-03T17:47:25Z")
[http://www.nachi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1741&d=1141405428](http://www.nachi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1741&d=1141405428) What the…Shirley, you jest!! ---
**Author:** ![roconnor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/roconnor/32/1762_2.png) [@roconnor](https://forum.nachi.org/u/roconnor)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/4 "2006-03-03T18:09:27Z")
> [@dmacy](#): > > Would you note this as a missing drip loop? Yes … looks like the anchor for the service drop came out of the brick (just below the wires). I agree … nice panels … :roll: ---
**Author:** ![pabernathy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/pabernathy/32/178230_2.png) [@pabernathy](https://forum.nachi.org/u/pabernathy)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/5 "2006-03-03T18:50:11Z")
Most certainly note the lack of a drip loop… lol…I am sure you can handle the write up on these panels…thehehe…nasty… ---
**Author:** ![jtedesco1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/258eb7/32.png) [@jtedesco1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jtedesco1)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/6 "2006-03-03T19:24:12Z")
In addition. The electric company service drop, service point, and service entrance conductors are too close to the window. They must be at least three feet from either side, and the bottom of the window if it is a window that can be opened. When located above, at the top of the window, the SEC’s are OK.The point of attachment is also missing.The electric utility company should be notified. ---
**Author:** ![chorne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/chorne/32/175606_2.png) [@chorne](https://forum.nachi.org/u/chorne)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/7 "2006-03-03T19:59:20Z")
Hey Joe, was your avatar photo taken at the convention? Cause you look like you have a major sunburn! or was it opening a bad panel:eek: Carla ---
**Author:** ![jtedesco1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/258eb7/32.png) [@jtedesco1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jtedesco1)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/8 "2006-03-03T21:41:52Z")
See what happens when you get Old! Repeat post removed. ---
**Author:** ![jtedesco1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/258eb7/32.png) [@jtedesco1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jtedesco1)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/9 "2006-03-03T21:42:19Z")
[http://www.nachi.org/forum/image.php?u=7149&dateline=1140394677&type=profile](http://www.nachi.org/forum/image.php?u=7149&dateline=1140394677&type=profile) I was in the sun! I changed the Avatar, which one makes me look like a “young” man? I am an “OLD MAN” now!! he he he he lolololol ---
**Author:** ![pabernathy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/pabernathy/32/178230_2.png) [@pabernathy](https://forum.nachi.org/u/pabernathy)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/10 "2006-03-03T22:45:36Z")
Good point about the 3’ clearance joe, I think it would be hard pressed for the POCO to update that however in the sale issue and to be honest with you I don’t know when the 3’ came into effect…as long as I can remember…good to note for the liability of the HI but in practicle terms I don’t see that being changed by POCO because of a HI report. Alot will hinge ( no pun intended ) on if that window actually opens or not…but as you also might have guessed…I am sure it does open. ---
**Author:** ![jtedesco1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/258eb7/32.png) [@jtedesco1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jtedesco1)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/11 "2006-03-03T22:58:58Z")
The change for the most recent 2005 NEC is as follows: \*\ ***230.9 Clearances on Buildings.** \*\*Service conductors and final spans shall comply with 230.9(A), (B), and ©. \*\* (A) Clearances. \*\*Service conductors installed as open conductors or multiconductor cable without an overall outer jacket shall have a clearance of not less than 900 mm (3 ft) from windows that are designed to be opened, doors, porches, balconies, ladders, stairs, fire escapes, or similar locations. \* _Exception: Conductors run above the top level of a window_ _shall be permitted to be less than the 900-mm (3-ft)_ _requirement._ **[FONT=Times-Bold][size=2]**(B) Vertical Clearance.\*\* \*\*The vertical clearance of final spans above, or within 900 mm (3 ft) measured horizontally of, platforms, projections, or surfaces from which they might be reached shall be maintained in accordance with 230.24(B). \*\* **© Building Openings.** \*\*Overhead service conductors shall not be installed beneath openings through which materials may be moved, such as openings in farm and commercial buildings, and shall not be installed where they obstruct entrance to these building openings. \*[/size][/FONT] ---
**Author:** ![pabernathy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/pabernathy/32/178230_2.png) [@pabernathy](https://forum.nachi.org/u/pabernathy)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2006, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/12 "2006-03-04T00:34:23Z")
Thats new construction Joe…do you have any idea when the 3’ clearance from windows came into effect…I remember it being that way as long as I can remember…any idea? ---
**Author:** ![Greg\_Fretwell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f1d935/32.png) [@Greg\_Fretwell](https://forum.nachi.org/u/Greg_Fretwell)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2006, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/13 "2006-03-06T15:04:22Z")
> [@pabernathy](#): > > Thats new construction Joe…do you have any idea when the 3’ clearance from windows came into effect…I remember it being that way as long as I can remember…any idea? It was before 75, the oldest book I have ---
**Author:** ![jwilliams4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/278dde/32.png) [@jwilliams4](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jwilliams4)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2006, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/drip-loop/2049/14 "2006-03-06T15:14:29Z")
[quote=pabernathy] Good point about the 3’ clearance joe, I think it would be hard pressed for the POCO to update that however in the sale issue quote] Actually, as home inspectors we don’t concern ourselves so. We merely point out the fact. If the buyer/seller/anybody wants to take issue with PUCO (Public Utilities Commission of Ohio) that would be their’s to do. If we don’t point it out, and something–anything–arises later, we haven’t covered ourselves very well. Somethings are good to know…