Discuss GFCI and Federal Pacific Question in the Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

Welcome to ElectriciansForums.net - The American Electrical Advice Forum
Head straight to the main forums to chat by click here:   American Electrical Advice Forum

e50095

DIY
Reaction score
0
Hey guys. I appreciate any guidance you can offer. I'm selling my house and it got inspected today, and I have 2 questions if you can help me out. First, the inspector indicated I need to install GFCI outlets in my kitchen and bathroom. My house is a 1955 brick rancher. I'm nearly positive I read that homes built prior to 1971 are not required to have GFCI outlets unless the wiring was being upgraded, which mine is not. Am I wrong about that?

Second, he failed the single breaker box under my main because it's a fed pac stab lock. I understand they're dangerous. My question is what is the virtue of having a single breaker box? It's a 20 amp circuit, and my Square D main panel has plenty of room. Why would it be mounted separately in its own box (see pic). I appreciate any input guys.
 

Attachments

  • GFCI and Federal Pacific Question 20211209_203032 - EletriciansForums.net
    20211209_203032.jpg
    287.4 KB · Views: 4

Reply to GFCI and Federal Pacific Question in the Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Electrical Forum

Welcome to the Electrical Forum at ElectriciansForums.net. The friendliest electrical forum online. General electrical questions and answers can be found in the electrical forum.
This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by Untold Media. Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock