In a pre 1970 house with ungrounded two wire system and fuse box - wouldn't a fire and total gutting of the walls and ceiling trigger an upgrade?
Inspector says the fuse box is good and most of the wire is in good shape so it doesn't have to be replaced. He suggested the home owner upgrade the electrical but he couldn't "require it" to be replaced unless it was destroyed.
Does this sound right? Most of the folks I talk to are surprised. We have to upgrade all the time for far less.
Any ideas?
Inspector says the fuse box is good and most of the wire is in good shape so it doesn't have to be replaced. He suggested the home owner upgrade the electrical but he couldn't "require it" to be replaced unless it was destroyed.
Does this sound right? Most of the folks I talk to are surprised. We have to upgrade all the time for far less.
Any ideas?