Joe, Given that you would present a RED FLAG, which NEC section would you quote? I'm not trying to be hard to get along with, I genuinely want to know. Thanks!
First, a
weep hole is supposed to be used to discharge condensation!
I would cite 110.2, and also base my decision on the following NFPA Codes 70 and 70B that give me a reason that will help to support my rejection.
This would be easy to explain to anyone who is involved in electrical installations.
NEC 2002, 555.11 Circuit Breakers, Switches, Panelboards, and Marine Power Outlets.
Circuit breakers and switches installed in gasketed enclosures shall be arranged to permit required manual operation without exposing the interior of the enclosure.
All such enclosures shall be arranged with a weep hole to discharge condensation.70B, 21-4.3.4
On an outdoor busway, a visual check should be made to ascertain if
weep hole screws have been removed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.3.11.2
Circuit breakers and switches installed in gasketed enclosures shall be arranged to permit required manual operation without exposing the interior of the enclosure.
All such enclosures shall be arranged with a weep hole to discharge condensation.[This message has been edited by Joe Tedesco (edited 09-17-2002).]
