ECN Forum Forums Photo Discussion Forums Violation Photo Forum Trailer-mounted Generator Violations

• 1st Picture:
• Conductors subject to damage - 300.4
• No mechanical continuity of raceway - 300.12
• Incomplete raceway - 300.18
• Incomplete raceway and no support on raceway - 352.30
• If that conduit is schedule 40 and subject to damage, violation of 352.12(C).
• If one of the conductors on that lug is the GEC, violation of 250.64(B)
• If that lug is not designed for use with that ring-connector, violation of 110.3(B).

• 2nd Picture:
• Aluminum GEC too close to the earth - 250.64(A)
• Grounding electrode above grade - 250.53(G)
• The connection of that GEC to the electrode looks really suspicious, possible violtation of 250.70.

3rd Picture:
Not sure. Maybe a violation of 400.8 or something in Article 552?

4th Picture:
Taking a cue from the prominent "Schedule 40" and assuming the conduit is subject to damage - 352.12(C)

Anything I missed?

Question: Since that generator isn't even required to have a grounding electrode, could it fail inspection because of the violations concerning the electrode and GEC? Could an inspector really say: "You don't need that electrode, but since you put it in, you gotta satisfy 250.56 by putting in another!"

-John

[This message has been edited by BigJohn (edited 06-19-2004).]

I would guess that the job trailer, supplied by the extension cord in the third picture, would require a 120/240 volt supply and a 10-4 extension cord.