rolson
(Ryan Olson, KY HI 103708)
June 13, 2016, 7:56pm
1
I have always removed dead fronts (unless obvious hazards exist).
Ben G. recommends we do not remove unless we have special training and protection. Just wanted to see what others are doing out there…
If we do not remove should we recommend an electrical contractor do this?
wwilson3
(Wayne Wilson, TN 439)
June 13, 2016, 8:05pm
2
I do it all the time if accessible
ccurrins
(Christopher Currins, CMI)
June 13, 2016, 8:44pm
3
What “special” training is Ben referring to? It sounds more like a disclaimer he said or wrote in one of his videos or courses.
escanlan
(Emmanuel Scanlan, TREC# 7593)
June 13, 2016, 8:49pm
4
rolson:
I have always removed dead fronts (unless obvious hazards exist).
Ben G. recommends we do not remove unless we have special training and protection. Just wanted to see what others are doing out there…
If we do not remove should we recommend an electrical contractor do this?
In Texas it is a requirement in the State mandated SOP.
wthurber
(Wayne K. Thurber)
June 13, 2016, 9:00pm
5
I guess I’d recommend you get this ‘special training’ and ppe then. If an inspector can’t look in the panel, they best find a new line of work. I actually did have one client tell me their previous inspector didn’t look in the panel, but rather just scanned it with ir and told him that was sufficient :weird:
twitt
(Thomas Witt, CMI MD. Lic. # 30933)
June 13, 2016, 9:11pm
7
Can you cite this “special training” you claim that Ben Gromicko suggested?
mgoldenberg
(Marc Goldenberg, Inspector # HI1365)
June 14, 2016, 12:34am
8
rolson:
I have always removed dead fronts (unless obvious hazards exist).
Ben G. recommends we do not remove unless we have special training and protection. Just wanted to see what others are doing out there…
If we do not remove should we recommend an electrical contractor do this?
I remove 'em every day.
Really always make sure my concentration is focused & never take anything for granted.
wthurber
(Wayne K. Thurber)
June 16, 2016, 12:46am
9
And stand on your right foot, using your right hand only #KentonSays
sstaggs
(Shawn D. Staggs, CPI)
June 16, 2016, 1:40am
10
Same here in Florida too! I usually don’t mind removing the covers and are always careful as I respect electricity. I hate removing the FPE covers and Zinscos, Breakers come loose sometimes in the Zinsco panel and the FPE is hard to put back on without shutting circuits off.