ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues What does this mean: "subject to severe physical damage"

I'll have to fess up and say that if I was in doubt,I'd probably go RMC.

I work in a couple of counties in Roger's state,and have both AHJ's cell no's. I'd also probably call and ask their opinion.

Is that cheating?

Roger
My wife is starting to feel better, it is a slow healing process, but at least it is healing Thanks for asking!!

The new inspection company is moving along, the one thing that I have problems with is the so called 'officials' who want the rules bent for them ...HMMMM I don't think so. Otherwise I am learning a lot each day and hope that the guys are learning a little from me as well.

John
I agree with you, it is sometimes hard to decide what the difference is between severe and just plain physical damage.
Is a half crushed conduit not as bad as one that is mostly crushed?

Pierre

Russel:
NO, that is not cheatin' in my book.

Good old basic common sense helps a lot, but sometimes a few people don't have any!

I'm still scratching my head trying to visualize 'severe' P/D. Guess a macadam roller, 1" EMT, and a reinforced concrete wall may qualify??

John

How about where the damage affects the operation or safety of the Electrical System?

Bill

Pierre:
Best wishes to your wife (I was not aware)
Judgement call type of 'approvals' or rejections are tough on all of us, both AHJ's and EC's.; unfortunately a part of our jobs.

Bumpers, pylons, etc help matters sometimes, relocation or better layout thinking help also.

Bill:

Any 'damage' that affects the electrical system, as crushed, kinked, etc., raceways has to get a 'fail'. Again, I'm still waiting for the official crystal ball; as to the "afterward" part of Joe's topic.

I'll ask the Director Tuseday, if funding is available, but he probably will tell me where to go!!

John

John,

I was offering my idea of how "subject to severe damage" might be defined.

Bill:
OK, I got y'a
Joe may like that!
John