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Would love to see a pic.
If there was enough heat produced by the furnace to melt the wires outside the furnace how did the wiring within the furnace survive.
Most have overheat sensors,roll out sensors for gas. Elect type have multiple over heat and over current sensors/ devices. Not to mention air flow sensors. A lot of it's would need to fail with out some sort of bypass to melt a conductor with in a raceway ran outside the furnace.
If 90 degree c wire was used do you understand at what F that is.
 
Would love to see a pic.

If there was enough heat produced by the furnace to melt the wires outside the furnace how did the wiring within the furnace survive.

Most have overheat sensors,roll out sensors for gas. Elect type have multiple over heat and over current sensors/ devices. Not to mention air flow sensors. A lot of it's would need to fail with out some sort of bypass to melt a conductor with in a raceway ran outside the furnace.

If 90 degree c wire was used do you understand at what F that is.

If gas was the pipe ran up against the flue (single wall). Even than wow. Would love to see a pic.

Maybe the standard should be applied to the HVAC contractor First. Hard to believe only a electrician was called when it quite working. I personally have seen a change out that had double wall glue down to with in 4" of unit changed to single wall for two foot. Ran ran across our drop. Them being cheep and lazy is now our issue. It went from 1" clearance to six inch clearance. How is that on us.

So who violated the so called standard. Our we supposed to know the impact of there change. This is why an AHJ, permit and inspection is important.

Another example of the flue issue I have seen. Water heater,HVAC unit side by side. Water heater changed. All flue removed to gain access. Plumber put glue back using single wall up to ceiling where the double wall was coming through. Again our issue?

I agree a investigation into cause is needed. Last time I looked my license said electrical, not HVAC or plumbing. I'm sure they said the same. So a knowledgeable AHJ is a good thing, if one was called.

We had on that was Nick named Mr. 6". That because he had seen to many fires from such described issues. He was firm and fare.

HVAC and Plumbers worse night mare. I thought it was good thing and would never have those who complained about him work on my house.
Had to repost ran out of time on edit.
 
One should look at what gas temp for a given furnace is at the flu. 80% unit can be quite high and exceed max wire temp if too close.
Really would love to see a pic.
One reason as a home owner and electrician to take before and after pics of all work. Also develope a good relationship with the AHJ.
 
hillbilly1 said:
While it seems the op is omitting details much like a lawyer, it appears to be a fishing expedition, and without all the facts, liability cannot be determined, if any.
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Exactly. And we are not seeing the entire picture. Did the electrician work for the company, and was told to do the repair? Was the electrician licensed, or a plant maintenance person?
Again, not enough information to answer, and this is beyond the intent of the forum
And it seems we are being asked for free legal advice
 
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