Jesse A

I am the author of the report "Hazardous FPE Circuit Breakers and Panels" which provides historical and test data and references for information that the Kentucky Board says does not exist. A copy of the latest revision of that report (May 25, 2007, PDF format) can be downloaded from Dan Friedman's site at the following URL: http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/FPECircui ... 070525.PDF Note that the report has been updated to include information on the finding of fraud by FPE in the testing and labeling of their Stab-Loc breakers. The report may be given to your clients and to other parties concerned with electrical safety. There are no restrictions on its distribution. There seems to be nothing in the Board's directive that would prevent a Home Inspector from stating that the inspected home has an FPE panel and Stab-Loc breakers, and providing a copy of the report for information. I will be sending a copy along with additional material to the Kentucky Board, as well as to the Kentucky consumer protection, electrical, and fire prevention people. My message to them will be that: 1) the Board has acted without researching the topic, 2) that its action is contrary to the interest of public safety, and 3) that, in protecting a product that was sustained in the marketplace by fraud, the Board is essentially a party to the fraud. I suggest that those of you who agree that the Board's action is irresponsible and contrary to the interest of the home-occupants' safety should also write some letters.