Code inspections

Originally Posted By: Mike Parks
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“Learn How to Recognize Existing Electrical Code Violations”


From: http://www.nachi.org/electricalseminar.htm

What is an exsisting 'code' violation?

Are we using NFPA 73? Is it codified?

Mike P.


Originally Posted By: jtedesco
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When conditions hazardous to life and property exist!


No, but 73 would be a great guide for the Home Inspector

Mike: Do you have another suggestion for the way in which I should identify the subject of a violation at the seminar?


Originally Posted By: Mike Parks
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Joe


Yes.

Just simply address it as as 'safety' issue .

PS I wish that NFPA 73 was enforced.

Mike P.


Originally Posted By: cmccann
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Is there a date to the seminar?



NACHI MAB!

Originally Posted By: Mike Parks
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PS


You can learn allot from Joe.

Speaking only for myself: We like to challenge what we read.

Mike P.


Originally Posted By: jtedesco
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Mike Parks wrote:
Joe

Yes.

Just simply address it as as 'safety' issue .

PS I wish that NFPA 73 was enforced.

Mike P.


Thanks Mike, "Safety Issue" is less of a code term, although what the HI is doing during an inspection is similar to someone who enforces a code in a jurisdiction.

I applied to get onto the NFPA 73 Committee as a representative of NACHI and had the full OK from Nick, but never did receive the letter of support I was supposed to receive from him that was to submitted to the NFPA.

That would have put someone on that committee for the first time representing NACHI.

NFPA 73 will be revised soon and should be a better document.


Originally Posted By: joetedesco
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Read NFPA 73 here:


( Download File: 73-05-Draft.pdf )


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Originally Posted By: joetedesco
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I just remembered that one item in this publication has to do will receptacle tension testing, seems like a good candidate for the HI. icon_question.gif


I sent a Proposal in a few years ago to the NEC and it was not accepted, however in a Hospital that is a specific issue and is part of some other rules in another standard.



Bob, are you still working over at FM?


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Originally Posted By: bbadger
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joetedesco wrote:
Bob, are you still working over at FM?


No it has been at least a week and half since I was out at the RI campus.

I am sure I will be back again, they like us out there. ![icon_cool.gif](upload://oPnLkqdJc33Dyf2uA3TQwRkfhwd.gif)


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Originally Posted By: joetedesco
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Bob:


I asked because I will be next door at a seminar on 11/21/05.

If you are there I may sneak up behind you with my camera, and see if I can snap a picture of you doing something so I can post it in EC&M.

I wouldn't dare look for anything bad ..... ![icon_eek.gif](upload://yuxgmvDDEGIQPAyP9sRnK0D0CCY.gif)

I can show you some of that stuff between buildings. The rooms in the hotel have lamps with 3 wire cords like on an appliance, I guess that FM wanted to be sure they would not be criticized. I really like their training facilities and especially the restaurant and the breaks, all you can eat!! Ho Ho Ho!


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Originally Posted By: bbadger
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Joe I am guessing you are talking about the FM Global Norwood location?


My work has been at the FM Global Research Campus tucked away in the middle of nothing but woods in RI almost into CT.


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Originally Posted By: joetedesco
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Bob:


Yes, when we talked about that before I assumed that it was in Norwood since they are doing some remodling there. ![icon_smile.gif](upload://b6iczyK1ETUUqRUc4PAkX83GF2O.gif)

I stll would look for a good close high resolution picture from you with an installation of, or correction of, something electrical.


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