Where does the electrical inspection start?

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Electric Inspection – Where Does It Start?

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the service entrance conductors are part of the inspection, but the service drop is typically the responsibility of the electrical utility
service drop from utility pole

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The illustration shows an overhead electrical service supplying a house, with the service drop approaching a roof-mounted service mast and weatherhead. A dashed outline highlights the service entrance path from the roof down to the exterior electric meter and conduit below it. The annotation identifies the service entrance conductors as part of the inspection, while the service drop is typically the electrical utility's responsibility. No specific electrical defect is depicted.

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overhead service drop service entrance conductors service mast weatherhead electric meter meter enclosure service conduit