GRANDFATHERING - A Service Drop

[mtnelect]

In 2017 I replaced a defective residential 100 amp "PushMatic" panel with a new 100 amp "Siemen's". Recently, the customer wanted an estimate on installing a mini split for their guest house. After I submitted the estimate to the customer, she wanted to know why a permit would be needed. I responded that I could lose my license if I didn't file a permit.

At that point, the customer revealed that when the inspector approved the new installation, he added that it was "Grandfathered". And further stated that if any new work was performed it would require the service to be moved to the back of the house, because the existing service drop was too close to the roof.

So, now the estimate is canceled because the main panel has to be relocated to the back of house before any new electrical work can be permitted.

No mention in the spotting document of any of this, except it showing the service drop over the corner of the roof.

So, now the customer will have to decide it she can afford the extra cost of moving the service.

Is this what you call a "Catch 22".

 

[rambojoe]

Why is the inspector calling shots for the utility company? So there is overhead in back of the house too? A move would need to be designed by the utility anyway..
P.s., you might ask one of our handy fellahs help obscure the personal info...
Pp.s., alot easier to fix the drop than move it- what exactly are you for?

 

[mtnelect]

Why is the inspector calling shots for the utility company? So there is overhead in back of the house too? A move would need to be designed by the utility anyway..
P.s., you might ask one of our handy fellahs help obscure the personal info...
Pp.s., alot easier to fix the drop than move it- what exactly are you for?

I reported to have the attachment removed, private information.

 

[rambojoe]

Too late... i already called them to chat about it...
Jk

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I reported to have the attachment removed, private information.

It has been deleted

 

[mtnelect]

Why is the inspector calling shots for the utility company? So there is overhead in back of the house too? A move would need to be designed by the utility anyway..
P.s., you might ask one of our handy fellahs help obscure the personal info...
Pp.s., alot easier to fix the drop than move it- what exactly are you for?

This was the one and only service drop when I came on the scene. The utility kept the original drop and reconnected it to the replacement panel and new riser. This scenario was a new one on me.

Thanks for the heads up on the private information, won't do that again ! Found an application to black out sensitive information next time.