[Amps] Old Power Cord

[Chris Howard]

Wait!

I should have said, the part about the antenna provisions
may not apply to me.  I could be still on the hook for 
power system grounding.

Again,  I'm not a lawyer so don't call me from Sing Sing
complaining that I led you astray.

Chris


On Mon, 2007-03-05 at 16:14, Chris Howard wrote:
> On Mon, 2007-03-05 at 15:46, Jim Brown wrote:
> > On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:20:32 -0700, Chris Howard wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > >Do I have to get a building permit to string up a 40 meter dipole? 
> > 
> > You're putting words in mouth -- I never suggested any such thing. 
> > I simply stated the requirements for GROUNDING. 
> > 
> 
> I'm sorry.
> 
> Lew pointed out that the NEC has a section on amateur radio antennas.
> I did a google search and saw a little bit about what it said.
> 
> I asked what he meant by saying I "must" follow it.
> Both of you came back with scary words that looked like maybe
> I'm going upriver for awhile.
> 
> It seems that in my state (Colorado) the statute has an exemption
> for radio systems.  whew!  I'm glad I wasn't breaking the law.
> I am not a lawyer.  Anyone who wants to follow up on this is on their
> own.
> 
> It looks like the NEC in this case does not apply to me.
> So the use of "must" really isn't "must".  But I'm willing to accept
> that it is a good way to do things.   The problem is that when
> those recommendations become attached to government then  there are
> things like fees and inspectors and neighbors who call the cops.
> 
> Chris
> 
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