Electrical

[bkelly2 (Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)]

Electrical

[jmckee (James McKee)]

not in a one room fishing cabin…

[bkelly2 (Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)]

Lots of different answers. Anyone want to chime in. I believe technically no, but…

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

No…

@SOP

II. The inspector shall describe:

[LIST=A]
[li]the main service disconnect’s amperage rating, if labeled; and[/li][li]the type of wiring observed.[/li][/LIST]
III. The inspector shall report as in need of correction:

[LIST=A]
[li]deficiencies in the integrity of the service-entrance conductors’ insulation, drip loop, and vertical clearances from grade and roofs;[/li][li]any unused circuit-breaker panel opening that was not filled;[/li][li]the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch-circuit wiring, if readily visible;[/li][li]any tested receptacle in which power was not present, polarity was incorrect, the cover was not in place, the GFCI devices were not properly installed or did not operate properly, evidence of arcing or excessive heat, and where the receptacle was not grounded or was not secured to the wall; and[/li][li]the absence of smoke detectors.[/li][/LIST]
IV. The inspector is not required to:

[mclark2 (Michael Clark, CMI)]

It is not “required”, but why wouldn’t you?

60 amps is rarely sufficient in today’s world, and you likely see that in 100 year old plus homes.

I’d venture to say the home has many open ground or two wire outlets, and knob and tube wiring as well.

I almost always do more than “required”.

Do more, charge more.

Your customer deserves it, and you earned it.

[bkelly2 (Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)]

I rarely see it anymore but IMO it is wise to call out in your report any service Less Than 100 AMPS.

[lkage (Larry Kage, CMI)]

@bkelly2

I rarely see it anymore but IMO it is wise to call out in your report any service Less Than 100 AMPS.

THAT would be my answer.

[sstanczyk (Stephen Stanczyk, WA License #221)]

@bkelly2

I rarely see it anymore but IMO it is wise to call out in your report any service Less Than 100 AMPS.

It all depends. My mom’s house is 60 amp. Outlets and lights only. Cooking is all gas, heating is all gas, water heating is all gas.

And to take it further, knob and tube in pristine condition, and a copper bussed Zinsco panel. Not changing a thing.

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

Multi-family units (apartments) are commonly 60amp. Good luck getting that upgraded unless one is purchasing the entire structure.

[bkelly2 (Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)]

@sstanczyk

It all depends. My mom’s house is 60 amp. Outlets and lights only. Cooking is all gas, heating is all gas, water heating is all gas.

And to take it further, knob and tube in pristine condition, and a copper bussed Zinsco panel. Not changing a thing.

I totally understand while inspecting your Mom’s house why you would want to bury important details in the report so as not to be a Deal Killer Stephen.

[bkelly2 (Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)]

Everyone has made good points.

[ccurrins (Christopher Currins, CMI)]

To the original question,

Are INACHI Inspectors required to recommend upgrading a 60 Amp Main Panel?

so far at least 4 have some studying to do. :mrgreen:

[sstanczyk (Stephen Stanczyk, WA License #221)]

@bkelly2

I totally understand while inspecting your Mom’s house why you would want to bury important details in the report so as not to be a Deal Killer Stephen.

No deal, no transaction. 1952 build. Only owners / builders have been my parents. Lath & Plaster walls in a seismic zone and no cracks… anywhere. Same with the original stucco exterior. I think I still have original photos somewhere. I have the daily diary of exactly what was done and how much each board cost.