Arc fault protection breaker

[ramsy]

That was my first experience with a General Contractor.

How many more GC's did it take before you quit them?

 

[mtnelect]

How many more GC's did it take before you quit them?

I did one more, that led me to the Mechanics Lien. After that, I was on my own.

 

[ramsy]

Unlike electrical, HVAC contractor's tell me that industry treated them well, since hacks can't buy the parts.

 

[mtnelect]

Unlike electrical, HVAC contractor's tell me that industry treated them well, since hacks can't buy the parts.

You are correct. HVAC is very tight. Not like other specialties. Maybe, that is why it's so hard to make a living in the other trades.

 

[AC\DC]

Since 2011 406.4(D)(4) most states require AFCI for receptacle replacements.

Ignorance is no excuse for broken laws. Neither are panel flipper's excused if HO replaced receptacles missing AFCI's.

"Joint & Several Liability" can make a 1% responsible contractor --for installing wrong parts-- 100% liable for damages.

Damages are often attributed to electrical regardless of actual cause, including fire from cooking meth.

That chart is not really accurate. It does not account for amendments. Oregon does not follow 406.4(D)(4) thank god.

 

[ramsy]

That chart is not really accurate. It does not account for amendments. Oregon does not follow 406.4(D)(4) thank god.

You missed Oregon amendments on Pg.8 of 10 for both AFCI's and GFCI's.

 

[Little Bill]

Let's get back on topic. Several of the last posts have nothing to do with the OP's question.