Advanced Electrical Inspection Guide - InterNACHI House of Horrors
Panels should only have breakers installed for which the panel is listed, and typically breakers must be the same brand as the panel. A 30-amp (120-volt), single-pole breaker wired with #14 copper conductor is feeding a 2-pole (240-volt) switch for a swimming pool light. The #14 conductor is undersized for this application.
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Electrical Module Section 3 - InterNACHI
Note the size of this breaker or fuse. It will be marked as 60, 100, 150, or 200 in most instances. Older homes were sometimes equipped with 60-amp service, but with the popularity of modern appliances, such as dishwashers, air conditioners, electric stoves or ovens, computers, and so on, 60-ampere installations may be inadequate.
Inspecting Oversized "AC" Breakers on Small-Gauge Wires
In the first image of an older air conditioning unit, the minimum circuit amps on the nameplate is 21.5. According to the 2021 IRC Code, Table E3705.1 Allowable Ampacities, the inspector should expect to see a 12-gauge wire minimum at the panelboard. The Maximum Circuit Breaker on the nameplate is 30 amps.
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Inspecting the Main Electrical Panelboard During a Home Inspection
To put it another way, a 15-amp breaker is the biggest size breaker for a 14-gauge wire. They are commonly found to be correctly connected to each other: a 15-amp breaker and a 14-gauge wire. The following is the 2021 IRC Table E3705.3.3 for overcurrent-protection rating for small conductors that home inspectors can keep in mind when checking ...
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Electrical Service from Hell - InterNACHI
Electrical Service from Hell. Nick Gromicko and his staff have constructed a problem panel as a mini-inspection tutorial. This pictorial training article is a must for inspectors who want to be better prepared to spot problems with residential electrical service panels, including service size, wiring, connections, and issues with the panel's ...
HVAC Inspection Guide - InterNACHI House of Horrors
2015 IRC M1305 recommends that the furnace have a level working space of at least 30 inches by 30 inches in the front of the appliance. Municipalities may require a minimum of 30 clear inches in front of the furnace, which can be accomplished in a small room if the door to the room opens in front of the furnace.
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