Are installations in mobile home and manufactured housing parks accomplished in the same way as are house drops?
The NEC addresses additional requirements for Mobile homes in section 820.106. Mobile home and manufactured housing present some unusual installation problems for coaxial cable systems. Electrical installations in manufactured home parks and recreational vehicle (RV) parks are covered by Articles 550, 551 & 552 of the NEC. You should be aware that some older units and parks may not be wired in compliance with the most recent Code. Therefore, it is critical that caution is exercised at each step of the installation. The requirements for grounding and bonding of telecommunications and coaxial services at mobile homes are addressed in Articles 800.106 and 820.106 Grounding. Grounding shall comply with Articles 800.106(A)(1) & (A)(2) and 820.106(A)(1) & (A)(2). 1. Where there is no mobile home service equipment located within 9.0 m (30 ft) of the exterior wall of the unit it serves, the coaxial cable shield ground or surge arrester ground, shall be connected to a grounding conductor in acc
