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I think your water heater wiring is ok.
We are just in the early stages. I was asked by a friend if I would like to look at it so I did. I really like the location and want to make this work. I believe we are in a "as is" scenario and I have not had an inspection done yet.I had to back up for a moment, so you haven't bought it yet?
Is the price right, have you had it inspected?
Buying as is or will the seller negotiate or fix the non-compliant issues?
Thanks, I believe I am going to have an general inspection and an electrical inspection. I will get a quote to fully understand what we are looking at. Thanks again and I really appreciate your adviceMy 2 cents ... as-is is ok for worn carpet, cracked window glass, antique toilets. Serious stuff like the electrical panel fall into “must correct”.
Thanks, I believe I am going to have an general inspection and an electrical inspection. I will get a quote to fully understand what we are looking at. Thanks again and I really appreciate your advice
Not even. There's no disconnect and romex can't be exposed.
This is from the CEC:
334.15 Exposed Work. In exposed work, except as provided in 300.11(A), cable shall be installed as specified in 334.15(A) through (C).
(A) To Follow Surface. Cable shall closely follow the surface of the building finish or of running boards.
(B) Protection from Physical Damage. Cable shall be protected from physical damage where necessary by rigid metal
conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, Schedule 80 PVC conduit, Type RTRC marked with the
suffix-XW, or other approved means.
While I can't speak for all of California, my AHJ has determined that if the cable is exposed it is subject to physical damage.
We allow exposed cable in unfinished attics and crawl spaces but nowhere else. If you think that we are strict, check out Chicago.Wow your AHJ is really strick. They don't allow exposed romex in unfinished sheds, garages, attics, crawl spaces, utility rooms?