I was asked to do a follow up on a home inspection. While inspecting the subpanel I noticed two 10/3 romexes which had been paralleled and the twisted ends placed under the terminals of a two pole 60 amp breaker. Apparently a kitchen remodeler replaced the separate cooktop and oven units with a free standing range and figured he would make a 60 amp circuit out of the two 30?s. The homeowner produced a receipt from 2002 which showed the remodelers charge for ?rewiring? the 30 amp cooktop and oven circuits into one 60 amp circuit.
The new buyer would like a fair assessment of the electrical system. For me it is a no-brainer, this circuit must be replaced, regardless of the fact it will be a fairly major expense (no attic or basement). We are on the 99 code and I am citing 310-4, 300-3(b), 240-3(d), and 110-14(a) (for the 2 wires under the screws.). I feel that I should also inform them of the controversy over EMFs. Are there any other code refs or dangers I should point out? Does anyone feel I am over reacting?
Thanks, Brian
P. S. The home inspector never mentioned this in his report.
The new buyer would like a fair assessment of the electrical system. For me it is a no-brainer, this circuit must be replaced, regardless of the fact it will be a fairly major expense (no attic or basement). We are on the 99 code and I am citing 310-4, 300-3(b), 240-3(d), and 110-14(a) (for the 2 wires under the screws.). I feel that I should also inform them of the controversy over EMFs. Are there any other code refs or dangers I should point out? Does anyone feel I am over reacting?
Thanks, Brian
P. S. The home inspector never mentioned this in his report.