Originally Posted by
MaMa Mount
Is this itty bitty amount of paint in the panel a problem and what about the wiring with the paper stickingout of it. Looks like it could be a fire hazard.
Hope all is well. I been slower than a postman delivering an assistance check.
Well ... I wouldn't worry about that paint with that 'whatever-to-heck-it-is' in that hole where the SE cable comes in/goes out.
I'd probably write it up as something like this: Install proper cable clamp/conduit/fitting as needed to replace unknown and improper material at entry of service entrance cable, and while working on the panel verify that there is no paint on any exposed metallic conductive components/assemblies, such as the bus bars, etc.
That tells the electrician who has that thing torn apart to fix that 'whatever-to-heck-it-is' to check for paint where paint should not be (which includes on those conductors).
I would then add my usual finish statement of 'make sure to correct any and all items which are incorrect and non-code compliant found, including those created during the repair work', that way, when they come away and 'really screw it up', you are covered when a future inspections finds it, such as the forensic fire inspector ...
Questions:
- Is that "service equipment" with the main disconnect in there?
- Is that SE cable the service entrance conductors, or is it going out to a range or dryer?
- Did you mention that the panel has been replaced and permits should be verified?