Re: [RC] electrocution from tank heater - Truman Prevatt
I don't know exactly what the code says, but the only way to test a GFI
is with power on. However, I know when we built our house in '98 the
power company would not turn on the power until we had a occupancy
permit from the county. That was obtains after all final inspections
were complete and signed off on. In reality all electrical inspections
were performed without power on any circuit. Didn't make a lot of sense
to me. I did test all the GFI circuits after power was turned on.
Truman
Sisu West Ranch wrote:
"...Many times the wiring, installation adn inspection is done
prior the the circuit being turned on.."
Doese't change any negligence by
contractors or inspectors, just explains how sloppy workmanship can
endanger lives. Last time I checked the instructions from the GFCI
makers they emphasized that GFCI's must be tested upon installation and
retested periodically. I suspect electrical codes contain the same
warnings.
Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser
2994 Mittower Road
Victor, MT 59875
