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Old 10/10/11, 1:41 PM
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Found this pic online. After a good laugh, it got me thinking... who would or wouldn't call this out as a defect??? C'mon, be honest!


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Old 10/10/11, 1:46 PM
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I would call it.

It's a fire hazard.


Oh wait, on second look I see it's not real.

Nevermind.


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You sure that's not at your house Jeff?


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Old 10/10/11, 2:17 PM
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Because the plate exposes one side I would recommend changing the cover plate. The violation is according to the gap but who cares when a plate costs 50 cents.


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Old 10/10/11, 2:24 PM
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You sure that's not at your house Jeff?
Yup, I don't use coverplates! LOL!!
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Old 10/10/11, 4:45 PM
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Yeah, I would call it...the ground pin is on the bottom.









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Old 10/10/11, 5:54 PM
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No, I wouldn't call it out...I'd just share a good laugh with the client
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Old 10/10/11, 7:07 PM
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I would post a picture of it to get a good laugh with the client.
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Old 10/10/11, 7:53 PM
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Substandard illustration of 20 amp receptacle exists in one or more locations. Damage to corded appliances and finished wall surfaces may occur as a result. Recommend qualified electrical artist evaluate art work and associated wiring illustrations for proper detailing, proportions, and inkage drop; and re-draw as necessary per standard artistry guidelines prior to close of escrow. Note - inspectors are not required to remove cover plates from receptacles (real or illustrated). This receptacle was not fully evaluated at time of inspection.
I think this covers all the bases...



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Old 10/10/11, 7:59 PM
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Dam Bill, I am trying to shorten reports, not lengthen them.
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Old 10/10/11, 8:11 PM
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So you would be in the non-reporting camp on this issue then...



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Axillary power out common, Made for the current bush ( check wood paneling for Identification of wood)


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Yeah, I would call it...the ground pin is on the bottom.









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I would be more concerned that it were actually on a 20 amp circuit.

And Jeff you're are kidding, correct?
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Robert I was thinking the same thing! LOL


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Old 10/11/11, 10:13 AM
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I would be more concerned that it were actually on a 20 amp circuit.

And Jeff you're are kidding, correct?
Which Jeff, and which comment?
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