Originally Posted By: jtedesco This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
1993 NEC:
110-12. Mechanical Execution of Work. Electric equipment
shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.
(a) Unused Openings. Unused openings in boxes, raceways,
auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings
shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially
equivalent to the wall of the equipment.
(c) Integrity of Electrical Equipment and Connections.
Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars, wiring
terminals, insulators, and other surfaces shall not be damaged
or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint, plaster,
cleaners, or abrasives.
300-6. Protection Against Corrosion. Metal raceways,
cable armor, boxes, cable sheathing, cabinets, elbows, couplings,
fittings, supports, and support hardware shall be of
materials suitable for the environment in which they are to be
installed.
Originally Posted By: dbowers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Tell him to put it and his electricians license number in writing on his company letterhead, along with a statement along the lines of “that if a codes inspector, a Master Electrician or an electrical engineer should determine there are defects that SHOULD HAVE been corrected - he will assume FULL Financial responsibility for ALL repairs or improvements”.
Originally Posted By: roconnor This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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Home inspectors are generalists conducting an essentially visual inspection and recommending specialists in the appropriate area for specific repairs or further investigation. Sometimes these specialists will discover additional problems from disassembling components or performing specialized evaluations as both of these tasks are beyond the scope of a home inspection.
Some specialists, and other people, will disagree with my opinions. I always defer to specialists opinions, since as a matter of law, they are expected to know more than I do in a particular field. I have put my opinions in writing. I feel you should have those who disagree put their opinions in writing, signed with their own name and listing applicable trade license numbers. If they refuse to do so, you need to establish what weight to give each opinion.
Just my opinion and 2-nickels ... 
-- Robert O'Connor, PE
Eagle Engineering ?
Eagle Eye Inspections ?
NACHI Education Committee
I am absolutely amazed sometimes by how much thought goes into doing things wrong
Originally Posted By: jtedesco This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Bob’s question is confirmed, nothing doing here no double lugging neutrals, and the wires under the CB terminations, #4 or 6? has some missing strands!!
PS: I would like to hear about these issues form anyone who gets this type of reply from a anyone who says that's OK/
Originally Posted By: dbowers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Good comments Rob. Good call out Joe. Like the man said - we put it in writing, now its your turn. I can’t count the times over the years where you tell them that “in your opinion, the roof is totally worn out and needs to be replaced” - but the licensed roofer (??) says with a little repair work its good for 5 more years - BUT - when pushed won’t put squat on paper.
How much weight should a prudent buyer give that??