The weatherhead (service entrance head) for overhead service conductors must be located at or above which point relative to the service equipment?

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AAt the electric meter
BAt the main breaker
CAbove the service-entrance cable connection to the service drop
DAt grade level

✓ Correct answer: C. Above the service-entrance cable connection to the service drop The weatherhead must be positioned at the top of the service entrance so that the drip loop directs water away and the conductors enter from above, preventing water infiltration.

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