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Ken

That's correct, they are under the control of the utility. I would call you elect co rep and ask him there rational

Tom Ricci
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Ken Rodgers" <Ken at artisanbilt.com>

Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:00:20 
To: 'Bryan Holland'<bholland at cityofnorthport.com>; <codetalk at myfloridacode.com>
Subject: Re: [Florida Code Talk] Anchoring Transformers


These transformers serve a condo and sit right next to the driveway for each
building they serve.  Are you saying there is no code requirements for such
a setup if the power company owns them?  I find that hard to believe.  As
for the wind pressure dynamics, I fully understand it's different...I was
being somewhat sarcastic in my previous statement.  

Ken

-----Original Message-----
From: Bryan Holland [mailto:bholland at cityofnorthport.com] 
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 6:35 AM
To: Ken Rodgers; codetalk at myfloridacode.com
Subject: RE: [Florida Code Talk] Anchoring Transformers


Hello,

Are you referring to the transformers that are under the exclusive
control of the serving utility company?  If so, neither FBC nor the NEC
has any jurisdiction over the installation of this equipment.

If the transformer is privately owned, installation requirements would
be based on the manufacturer's installation instructions.  Section
110.3(B) of the NEC could be cited.

The uplift and wind pressure dynamics on a dwelling are much different
than those on low profile, ground based objects.  While anchoring is
still an important consideration and mandated by the codes for various
equipment, it is not even remotely comparable to other structures and
buildings.

Take care and be safe,
 

Bryan P. Holland, ECO.
City of North Port
4970 City Hall Blvd.
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 429-7053
bholland at cityofnorthport.com
www.iaeifl.org


-----Original Message-----
From: codetalk-bounces at myfloridacode.com
[mailto:codetalk-bounces at myfloridacode.com] On Behalf Of Ken Rodgers
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 8:09 PM
To: codetalk at myfloridacode.com
Subject: [Florida Code Talk] Anchoring Transformers

Hello All,

  I have a question about securing the large transformers (large green
boxes) to the slab they sit on.  The power company says it does not bolt
these to the slab even though the box  does have bolt flanges at the
bottom
for bolting.  I'm trying to find something (code or otherwise) that
states
the requirement to actually use the supplied bolt holes to secure the
transformer to the slab.  The power company just says that because it
weighs
2,000 lbs it's not going anywhere and thus they don't bolt it.  I guess
using that rationale then we don't need to bolt houses down to the
foundation.  Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

Ken 

 

Ken Rodgers

ArtisanBilt Construction

 

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