{"id":4597,"date":"2019-07-15T22:01:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T22:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/?p=4597"},"modified":"2019-11-18T22:04:45","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T22:04:45","slug":"breaker-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/breaker-panels\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaker Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this August edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I\u2019d like to discuss breaker panels!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>A breaker shuts off a component (like a kitchen stove or outlets) \u2013 whereas a disconnect will shut off an area or system (like a service disconnect at the meter that shuts off the entire unit or an HVAC disconnect).<\/li>\n<li>If the breaker panel is secured (locked, screwed shut) at the time of inspection \u2013 you MUST make the panel accessible to the inspector.\n<ol>\n<li>The fact it\u2019s secured is NOT a defect!<\/li>\n<li>If you refuse to open the panel, it can be recorded as Level 3 \u2013 Blocked Access<\/li>\n<li>Foreign materials (caulk, foam, screws) in the panel are a defect. The only acceptable materials allowed are UL rated such as blanks for breaker ports.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/breaker_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"389\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/breaker_1.png 619w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/breaker_1-600x377.png 600w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/breaker_1-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>There are many defects that inspectors look for inside the breaker panels:\n<ol>\n<li>Burnt Breakers<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of Leaks\/Corrosion (Rust)<\/li>\n<li>Missing Breakers\/Fuses\n<ul>\n<li>Use a blank to fill the gap or<\/li>\n<li>A dummy breaker (not connected to anything)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Missing Covers (internal cover\u2026.not the external cover) \u2013 wires have to be exposed as a result of the missing cover!<\/li>\n<li>Openings over \u00bc inch (includes missing knockouts under or on the side of the panel)\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bc inch is larger than you may think \u2013 stack 4 pennies and that is exactly \u00bc inch.<\/li>\n<li>Do NOT put the pennies in an electric panel!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>If your breaker panel is abandoned, all capped wires (abandoned or otherwise), bare wires, un-insulated connectors, or open terminal connections visible in an open junction box\/pass-through MUST be properly enclosed in a SECURED junction box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/breaker_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"382\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/breaker_2.png 293w, https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/breaker_2-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this August edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I\u2019d like to discuss breaker panels! A breaker shuts off a component (like a kitchen stove or outlets) \u2013 whereas a disconnect will shut off an area or system (like a service disconnect at the meter that shuts off the entire unit or an HVAC disconnect). 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