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House built in 2005
"Never ever threaten anyone in Camoflage" Tim Wilson "Not everyone follows the same path" Governor Sanford, musings on the Appalachian Trail
Last edited by bkelly2; 6/12/09 at 7:48 PM.. |
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"Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts." |
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Have been for over 20 years. Is that your final answer??? "Never ever threaten anyone in Camoflage" Tim Wilson "Not everyone follows the same path" Governor Sanford, musings on the Appalachian Trail
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It is not a defect IMHO.
In fact it may exactly what is needed by the new owner. "Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts." |
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Excellent, my friend. I got me thinking today. But ...............
"Never ever threaten anyone in Camoflage" Tim Wilson "Not everyone follows the same path" Governor Sanford, musings on the Appalachian Trail
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Please Note:
brian winkle is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
If you are asking about code, four wire dryer circuits were first required in the 1996 code. What probably happened is the HO had a dryer with a 3 wire cord, and instead of changing the cord, which would have been the proper approach, they changed the receptacle.
In my opinion it should be mentioned. |
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"Never ever threaten anyone in Camoflage" Tim Wilson "Not everyone follows the same path" Governor Sanford, musings on the Appalachian Trail
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Lets look at it beyond being a code issue. Is it a safety issue.......which would warrant it being reported.....Yes Indeed as it imply's that a case to neutral connection is taking place which can potentially put currents onto the metal casing of the dryer......not acceptable in 2005 and not today either....this was a good change in 1996 NEC for new installations.
Paul W. Abernathy,CMI,CEI,CEPE NECŪ Consultant/Columnist www.twitter.com/ElectricalGuru - ICC & IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector - ICC & IAEI Certified Electrical Plans Examiner - Look for my article in the Nov/Dec 2009 IAEI Magazine - 2007 "Top Gun" Winner - Mike Holt Enterprises " visit www.TheElectricalGuru.com Today !" |
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Thanks Paul, that makes sense. "Never ever threaten anyone in Camoflage" Tim Wilson "Not everyone follows the same path" Governor Sanford, musings on the Appalachian Trail
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Cyr Home and Commercial Property Inspections IAC2 Certified NACHI04070211 http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards Commercial Builder CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator Shingle Technology Ouellet Associaties Inc. http://www.oaconstruction.com/ |
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I don't really have to establish why it is a safety concern because the NEC as a minimum safety standard has already done that for me.....so even when not a code inspection.....still a safety concern. lol...on a plumbing note I would tell them to apply the nailplates on those pipe running through the studs just to polish off the day..... Paul W. Abernathy,CMI,CEI,CEPE NECŪ Consultant/Columnist www.twitter.com/ElectricalGuru - ICC & IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector - ICC & IAEI Certified Electrical Plans Examiner - Look for my article in the Nov/Dec 2009 IAEI Magazine - 2007 "Top Gun" Winner - Mike Holt Enterprises " visit www.TheElectricalGuru.com Today !" |
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Thanks Paul, the day of that photo, I had just finished releasing the wirings to frame in the dryer box at the last minute, but do not have a photo of the corrected proper installation of the wires. The electrician was not there at time of the photo.
I posted the picture to make sure it was a 10-3. Cyr Home and Commercial Property Inspections IAC2 Certified NACHI04070211 http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards Commercial Builder CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator Shingle Technology Ouellet Associaties Inc. http://www.oaconstruction.com/ |
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Gotcha Fella....yep the old orange color gives it away every time.
Paul W. Abernathy,CMI,CEI,CEPE NECŪ Consultant/Columnist www.twitter.com/ElectricalGuru - ICC & IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector - ICC & IAEI Certified Electrical Plans Examiner - Look for my article in the Nov/Dec 2009 IAEI Magazine - 2007 "Top Gun" Winner - Mike Holt Enterprises " visit www.TheElectricalGuru.com Today !" |
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