Yes, I agree.

Also, the following proposal has been sent to NFPA for the next 2005 NEC.

"Proposal for NFPA: 70

Section/Paragraph: 110.11

Recommendation: Enclosures installed in wet or damp locations shall be arranged with weep holes to discharge condensation, and shall not be used for any other purpose.

Substantiation: Although used for many years, "weep holes" are not designed to be used for the grounding electrode conductor.

The subject of "weep holes" is included in the 2002 NEC in Article 555, and in NFPA 70B.

Change Recommends: New Text

Original Material: Yes

Joe Tedesco
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Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant