When inspecting a service entrance, a home inspector finds that the service entrance cable is stapled directly to the wood framing inside the wall cavity without protection. This is a concern because:

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Physical damage to the cable could cause a fire or shock hazard. Service entrance cable in accessible locations must be protected from physical damage. Unprotected cable is subject to nail punctures and abrasion, which can compromise the insulation and create hazards.

When inspecting a service entrance, a home inspector finds that the service entrance cable is stapled directly to the wood framing inside the wall cavity without protection. This is a concern because:

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