Remodel Box Fireplace

[ramsy]

Remodel Box Fireplace - This is Why Residential Remodels VOID Claims



Plug-power failure traced to this box.
6-different cables, half Aluminum, half copper.
No listed means used for terminations, thru-out property.
Burn-damage in contact with insulation behind box. Amazing it didn't burn down yet.
Elsewhere, DIY mobile-home owner restored power to lights, by stringing lamp cord along walls between switches and plugs.

Last lines of my invoice reads:
9) New AFCI Outlet does not solve fire hazard occupancy with demonstrated additions that repeatedly defeat fire & safety codes
10) Aluminum wiring modified by unqualified persons has created a fire hazard that should be abated before occupancy
11) Today’s use of listed means, to repair a few outlets, does not remove premises hazard that should be completely abated
12) No Warranty for temporary repair of Al wiring that should be completely abated, with all hazardous additions identified

New box was moved several inches up wall before undamaged conductors were available to terminate with listed means.

 

[ramsy]

Remodel Overload Fireplace Buried in Wall Insulation

Power failure traced to kitchen-range hood outlet. Notice unlisted connectors burnt up AL wire behind wall.
(Are those 12v Automotive Crimps?)


Burn damage AL wiring found buried in wall insulation.

Same 15A aluminum cable runs all bedroom plugs, lights, ceiling fan, kitchen-range hood, & range clock/igniter.
(Remodel Overload Fireplace)

Invoice recommended revoke occupancy pending abatement of all premises wiring.

 

[hbiss]

Invoice recommended revoke occupancy pending abatement of all premises wiring.

Just from seeing what you found and assuming that it's the tip of the iceberg, absolutely I would condemn the property too. It's a wonder it's still standing or nobody died!

-Hal

 

[LarryFine]

"For every rat you see, there are fifty you don't." ~ Dr. Phil

 

[dan the electricman]

The connectors visible in post #2 are Ideal listed connectors. Good for copper to copper (600 volt max) only.

Link to Ideal connectors

I have to agree this is a mess. Either rewire, or use listed aluminum/copper connectors at all terminations. Not a cheap quick fix.