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Only the AHJ can answer that.
Approved. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
What does that mean to you?Transformers and enclosures shall be specifically approved for the intended location.
Approved. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
I didn't argue with the AHJ because I agree with you.And I do not see that as being unreasonable for that application.
The 1st sentence of 555.5 says
What does that mean to you?
Does it mean it has to say in the literature that it is designed to go on a floating dock?
Would a NEMA 3R transformer with stainless steel enclosure be "approved for the intended location"?
I've got a call in to the plans reviewer to discuss it, but I was wondering what y'all thought.
I think i'm no help Lou, but wonder how the GEC's are made on anything floating...?:001_huh:I've got a call in to the plans reviewer to discuss it, but I was wondering what y'all thought.
Seawater electrode. 3/4" stainless ground rod attached to side of the dock sometimes bent if it'll hit the ocean floor. I've also seen a EGC ran separate with the cables to the substations.I think i'm no help Lou, but wonder how the GEC's are made on anything floating...?:001_huh:
~CS~
I've wondered the same thing Steve. I even thought about dropping a grounding strap in the water, but then how long before corrosion ate it up.I think i'm no help Lou, but wonder how the GEC's are made on anything floating...?:001_huh:
~CS~