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HVAC contractor pulls permit to install a replacement A/C unit. Upon inspection you read the A/C name plate and determine the breaker size requirement and proceed into the building to fine the panel. You find the breaker and its not label correctly. You write up a correction report and send it to the HVAC contractor. The contractor claims his crew only worked from the disconnect outside and never went inside to verify the breaker size, not his problem, call an electrician or owner? So now I've got a 30-amp breaker labeled: smokes/util outlets".

This is kinda like the CSST bonding, the plumber sez that's the electricians job!
 
Pcinspector1 said:
HVAC contractor pulls permit to install a replacement A/C unit. Upon inspection you read the A/C name plate and determine the breaker size requirement and proceed into the building to fine the panel. You find the breaker and its not label correctly. You write up a correction report and send it to the HVAC contractor. The contractor claims his crew only worked from the disconnect outside and never went inside to verify the breaker size, not his problem, call an electrician or owner? So now I've got a 30-amp breaker labeled: smokes/util outlets".

This is kinda like the CSST bonding, the plumber sez that's the electricians job!
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Along with the comment unit not approved for use till fixed
 
We have encountered this many times. Ultimately it is the responsibility of the home owner. It is not going to cause a fire, and We make sure to inform the home owner and also inform the contractor that the job is "Approved with correction", and we give the reason and code section as to why. Our department has then done our due diligence and we close the permit as "Approved with correction". Often we get a call from the contractor or the homeowner that it was corrected that very same day.

However, if the overcurrent protection does not comply with the manufacturer's label, we FAIL the inspection and require the installer to correct the problem, even if that means they have to pay a licensed electrician to fix it.
 
The problem is usually addressed during construction when electrician reveals he bid correct cct & breaker but claims conduit and 4 floors of penetrations scope should have been included in the HVAC BID.
 
Went around the install tech and I contacted the HVAC owner and he indicated it will get labeled properly. Out of town property owner was relieved that she didn't have to hire an electrician to label the panel.
 
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