Question 2050 of 731 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam

A service drop cable with a bare messenger operates at 120/240 volts. What is the minimum clearance above a sidewalk accessible only to pedestrians?

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  • C: 10 ft

Explanation

A 10 ft clearance is permitted above finished grade, sidewalks and pedestrian-only platforms where the voltage does not exceed 150 volts to ground and the conductors are cabled together with a grounded bare messenger. A 120/240 volt system is 120 volts to ground. See 230.24(B).

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