new breaker Panel?

[phil stinson]

My father-in law's single family house was built in 1969 in arvada co. {A suberb of Denver}. He has A Federal Pasiffic panel, 100A 120v/240v service. his insurance company has informed him if he dose'nt install a new updated panel his insurance will be canceled. They have provided no reason or substantiated proof of of any existing problem. In adition he has'nt had any problems with this panel. Should he have to replace his panel ?

 

[LarryFine]

Click on a couple of the links on this page.

 

[celtic]

If he wants HO insurance he should.

Here is a ton of threads - with links to other sites - where FPE has been discussed :
http://www.mikeholt.com/code_forum/search.php?searchid=64389


In April 2005, a class action lawsuit involving FPE was settled in NJ.

If you (or anyone here) PM me with your email address, I will send you a copy of the notice.

Here are a copy of other links to get you started:
http://www.codecheck.com/pdf/electrical/240overcurrent/FPE Article from DH - Nov2003.pdf

http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm

 

[mdshunk]

You do have a resale opportunity for that old FPE panel. It would make an great panel for a metal shop. They are excellent welding breakers.