[R-390] Grounds

[Craig C. Heaton]

Bob,

Here near the "People's Republic of Eugene, OR", I think the owner can play
with the electrical/wiring in the house and no inspection is needed. But if
someone else or a contractor gets involved, then the local electrical
inspector jumps into the mix. 

My home I purchased now has two additional stickers, one when a heat pump
was installed and the other to run a 60 amp service to the shack out back.
Could of done the work myself reading a NEC at the book store, but would of
missed the added local/state additions to the code because they are not in
the NEC at the book store.

Some of what I've done is only so my kids will not have to jump through
hoops in the event of my demise. A home inspection should not find any large
electrical no-no's. If the kids are smart they will sell it, "as is" anyway.

Craig,  



-----Original Message-----
From: rbethman [mailto:rbethman at comcast.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 5:36 PM
To: R-390 at mailman.qth.net
Cc: Craig C. Heaton
Subject: Re: [R-390] Grounds

The inherent "flaw" would be just what you propose is *THE* answer.

The safety grounds were installed when the house was built in 1979.  
I've been in it since 1988.

Since I haven't done anything to the system requiring the inspector, 
there is NO *newer* sticker.

Therefore this is an assumption that does bear close inspection.

Bob - N0DGN

Craig C. Heaton wrote:
> I see three threads in one so far: RF grounds, Lightning grounds, &
> electrical safety grounds. Your local electrical inspector should be able
to
> answer questions as to the local/state/city NEC codes per the electrical
> safety grounds. My bet, and it isn't one of an expert, insurance companies
> will look for that little sticker from the local electrical inspector. 
>
> Craig,
>
>   

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