What should be checked for if the support for the service drop is a wooden post?

When assessing a wooden post that supports the service drop, it is crucial to evaluate it for rot, damage, or movement. Wooden posts are susceptible to environmental conditions that can lead to decay, which can compromise their structural integrity. Checking for rot ensures that the wood is still sound and capable of supporting the weight and tension of the service drop wires. Additionally, assessing for physical damage or movement is important because any shifts or instability could pose a risk for improper support of the electrical wires, potentially leading to safety hazards.

Other inspection aspects, while important in other contexts, do not apply directly to the condition of a wooden support post in this specific scenario. For instance, rust and corrosion typically pertain to metal components, and fraying service drop wires would indicate an issue with the wire infrastructure itself rather than the wooden support. Replacing the post with a concrete pillar, although it might be considered for future installs, is not part of an assessment procedure and does not verify the current condition of the wooden post being inspected.