joe tedesco
Senior Member
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
Scenario:
Panelboards or "subpanels" located in condo or apartment units are usually installed without any main OCPD, because they are usually located where the electric meters are installed, either in a room on the same floor, like in my building here in Boston, or in a locked electrical equipment room(s) that is only accessible by key building management personnel.
It has come to my attention that some inspectors who are hired to inspect a unit being sold in the State of Illinois [in the Chicago area], will point out that the lack of the "main" in the condo panel to disconnect the feeder and all circuit breakers when there are over 6 installed [they are already protected as described above] is a safety hazard and is based upon the following two items 10. and 15., in their State Rules for Home Inspections SOP:
"10) Significantly Deficient: Unsafe or not functioning.
15) Unsafe: A condition in a system or component that is a significant risk of personal injury or property damage during normal, day-to-day use. The risk may be due to damage, deterioration, improper installation or a change in accepted residential construction standards."
What are your opinions?
Panelboards or "subpanels" located in condo or apartment units are usually installed without any main OCPD, because they are usually located where the electric meters are installed, either in a room on the same floor, like in my building here in Boston, or in a locked electrical equipment room(s) that is only accessible by key building management personnel.
It has come to my attention that some inspectors who are hired to inspect a unit being sold in the State of Illinois [in the Chicago area], will point out that the lack of the "main" in the condo panel to disconnect the feeder and all circuit breakers when there are over 6 installed [they are already protected as described above] is a safety hazard and is based upon the following two items 10. and 15., in their State Rules for Home Inspections SOP:
"10) Significantly Deficient: Unsafe or not functioning.
15) Unsafe: A condition in a system or component that is a significant risk of personal injury or property damage during normal, day-to-day use. The risk may be due to damage, deterioration, improper installation or a change in accepted residential construction standards."
What are your opinions?