Heat cables

[Tom7227]

I was told last week that heat cables for the gutters now violate the code. Anyone know if this is correct? Can't figure why that would be the case since in many instances they are the only real option.

[delcecchi]

What code? Whose code? State, Ramsey County? White Bear Lake? Electrical code?

Looks like people still selling them and installing them, from a quick search.

[CAMAN]

We had 10 Downspouts with heat tape professionaly installed last year at work and the guy doing it said he used the same stuff on Target Field. I can't see why it would suddenly be illegal?

[JohnMickish]

Who told you they where not code legal? The current code we work off of was adopted in 2011, and the new one wont go into effect until June 2014, so nothing would be suddenly not legal.

Somebody is speaking with a mouth full of talk.

[Down Deep]

What might be going on is that there may be a mention of a new reg in the future code guidelines that may be in the works. Recently , I did a major remodel of my home and when I pulled the building permit the reviewer of the plan made several notes of code changes in the works and recommended modifications in the plan. These recommendations were advisory and not required. As far as I know any construction on a permit issued before a new code is issued is grandfathered in.

There is a lot of difference in the heat lines installed by professionals and those that are homeowner installed and purchased at the big box stores.