Improper fixtures in wet areas

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#1

Originally Posted By: jpope
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I sure would have liked to see what this looked like in the attic, but it was inaccessible. Curiously enough, the exhaust fan was not operational.


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#2

Originally Posted By: pdacey
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Were the lights operational?

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#3

Originally Posted By: jmyers
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Jeff,


Out of pure curiosity, are these installations that you find, professionally installed, or by the property owners? Do you ask the owner?

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#4

Originally Posted By: jpope
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pdacey wrote:
Were the lights operational?


Yes, the lights worked. I turned them on before I looked up and then turned them off when I realized what I was looking at.

jmyers wrote:
Out of pure curiosity, are these installations that you find, professionally installed, or by the property owners? Do you ask the owner?


In most cases, it's homeowner installation. This was a Section Eight apartment building (5 units) and the owner had his brother install these as well as improperly wiring the interior equipment panels.

The brother (I'm told) is an apprentice sparky. He decided that all five interior panels should have their neutrals grounded.

Not only was this improper, apparently he didn't know what a bonding strap was.

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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
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