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That is a local code issue. You need to check with your local code enforcement office, building inspector, or electrician. Higher is better, I would go with a minimum of 15' to keep delivery trucks and people carrying things from snagging on it. Of course, you shouldn't be running the main service yourself. That needs to be done by a qualified electrician. The building inspectors and power companies enforce this. If you don't have the paperwork that someone qualified did it, they won't turn your power on. As per answer one, that is a code issue which depends on which code your local authority having jurisdiction uses. To the best of my recollection, the NEC [National Electrical Code, a service of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)], specifies that aerial electrical conductors must be a minimum of 18 feet above a driveway.j3h.
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∙ 11y agotrick question; electrical service lines may not run above driveways
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The Canadian Electrical Code states in Rule 6-112; The lowest point in the dip from the point of consumer's connection to the utility connection point shall be no lower than 4 metres (13 feet).
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∙ 9y agoThe point of attachment of supply service conductors shall not exceed 9 m (30') above grade. The drop has be located so that the clearance of the conductors at any point above finished grade is not less than the following heights; across highways, streets, lanes, and alleys - 5.5 m (18'), across driveways to residential garages - 4 m (13'), across driveways to commercial and industrial premises - 5 m (16') and across ground normally accessible to pedestrians only - 3.5 m (12').
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Where should you never place electrical cords?
all the above
What is the minimum height above a driveway for an electrical service drop?
According to the National Electrical Code Handbook, clearance over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subject to truck traffic and driveways on other than residential property is 18 feet.
Will the waterline freeze if you put salt on your driveway?
Salt typically lowers the freezing point of water, but your water line should be buried deep enough that it never freezes regardless of what happens on the surface above it.
How deep should wires to an outdoor fountain be underground?
It's not a matter of how deep electrical wire should be buried. The wire should be protected by plastic or metal conduit and marked suitably above ground - buried utility. I am certain that you will be burying a water line to the fountain "below the frost line" for your area, so consider placing you electrical wires at the same depth.
What occurs when the incoming electrical power increases significantly above the normal 120 volts?
a surge
How high above a metal roof should the electrical service be located?
it should be 5 feet
Where should you never place electrical cords?
all the above
What is the minimum height above a driveway for an electrical service drop?
According to the National Electrical Code Handbook, clearance over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subject to truck traffic and driveways on other than residential property is 18 feet.
What is the minimum height of aerial telecommunications cables above a driveway not normally used by high vehicles?
minimum height telstra 10pair arial cable over domestic driveway
What is an electrical service mast?
A service mast is attached to the building, it stands normally above the building or at the highest point of the building, were no one can get to it. The service mast contains the wires from the meter base to the top of the service mast, this is were the power company attaches it wires so that the building has electricity.
What is the mathematical relationship between electrical conductivity siemens and the unit volt ampere?
http://everything2.com/index.pl?node=electrical%20conductivity I think the above link should answer this question.
Where should a drain taps internal service pipework be located?
immediately above the stop valve
A water service pipe and building sewer are installed in the same trench where should the service pipe be located?
ABOVE the sewer line and on an angle away
Will the waterline freeze if you put salt on your driveway?
Salt typically lowers the freezing point of water, but your water line should be buried deep enough that it never freezes regardless of what happens on the surface above it.
What is mean electrical power triangle?
the electrical power triangle is as shown in the above pictiure
Which type of sources can result in burns?
Thermal, Electrical, Chemical (All of the above)
Electrical receptacles should be at least above floor level to reduce the risk of igniting spilled fuel vapors or other flammable liquids?
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