AL Certification

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Ken9876

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I've been asked to certify a home with AL wiring. How would one go about this. All I can figure is to open everything and inspect for problems. Only I can't be sure that I've seen it all. And I suppose I would need to draw up legal letter to the fact that it's been inspected, today and that means nothing for tomorrow. Any thoughts?
 
I've been asked in the past to do this also. I usually look inside the panel, and open about a dozen randomly selected outlet boxes. I also look at any larger appliances, such as electric dryer or A/C unit. I then write a report about only what I've seen, and whether or not it is code compliant. I'm also sure to use phrases like it "appears" to be mechanically secure, or I did not "observe" any discoloration or degradation of the insulation, etc. So I'm not telling them that the neutral is not overheating, just that I didn't see the signs in the places I looked. Then of course, the usual disclaimers as you've mentioned, about not being able to see everything and not being responsible for any issues not discovered or not yet known, etc. Also include some recommendations if you notice that the devices aren't pigtailed or aren't CO/ALR rated.

John
 
Ken this sounds like our periodic inspections a sample form can be viewed here
http://www.niceic.org.uk/Specimencerts/IPM2PIR green 92004.pdf

on pge 1 section D gives limitations to the inspection, i dont know if in US you have a standard form but this is one of ours in UK just thought you may find something usefull in the form you may be able to use
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could you please explain what AL wiring is ?? :lol:
davy
 
I believe there are companies that actually do this type of work and are certified to do so. I would suppose in some instances the only organization that can certify something like this are those certified for that purpose. In some cases, you may simply only need to be a master electrician/contractor. I would definitely have a notarized statement of limited liability.
 
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