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// CODE SNIPPET

E3605.1 Insulation of Service-Entrance Conductors

2015 Virginia Residential Code > 36 Services > E3605 Service-Entrance Conductors > E3605.1 Insulation of Service-Entrance Conductors
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Service-entrance conductors entering or on the exterior of buildings or other structures shall be insulated in accordance with Section E3406.5. (230.41)
Exceptions:
  1. A copper grounded conductor shall not be required to be insulated where it is:
    1. In a raceway or part of a service cable assembly,
    2. Directly buried in soil of suitable condition, or
    3. Part of a cable assembly listed for direct burial without regard to soil conditions.
  2. An aluminum or copper-clad aluminum grounded conductor shall not be required to be insulated where part of a cable or where identified for direct burial or utilization in underground raceways. (230.41 Exception)

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E3605.1 Services, Insulation of Service-Entrance Conductors
Service-entrance conductors entering or on the exterior of buildings or other structures shall be insulated in accordance with Section E3406.5 ...
2012 Virginia Residential Code > 36 Services > E3605 Service-Entrance Conductors > E3605.1 Insulation of Service-Entrance Conductors
E3605.1 Services, Insulation of Service-Entrance Conductors
Service-entrance conductors entering or on the exterior of buildings or other structures shall be insulated in accordance with Section E3406.5 ...
2015 Virginia Residential Code > 36 Services > E3605 Service-Entrance Conductors > E3605.1 Insulation of Service-Entrance Conductors
E3605.3 Services, Spliced Conductors
Service-entrance conductors shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped. Splices shall be made in enclosures or, if directly buried, with listed ...
2012 Virginia Residential Code > 36 Services > E3605 Service-Entrance Conductors > E3605.3 Spliced Conductors
E3605.9.6 Services, Conductor Arrangement
Service-entrance and overhead service conductors shall be arranged so that water will not enter service raceways or equipment. [230.54(G)] ...
2015 Virginia Residential Code > 36 Services > E3605 Service-Entrance Conductors > E3605.9 Overhead Service Locations > E3605.9.6 Conductor Arrangement
E3605.9.6 Services, Conductor Arrangement
Service-entrance and overhead service conductors shall be arranged so that water will not enter service raceways or equipment ...
2012 Virginia Residential Code > 36 Services > E3605 Service-Entrance Conductors > E3605.9 Overhead Service Locations > E3605.9.6 Conductor Arrangement
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