Robert Jones Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 While I did call out the FPE panel for replacement. Is there an issue with the paint over spray within the cabinet? Besides lazy painters. Click to Enlarge 86.5 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynesoper Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 yes, unfortunately for the painter, that panel is compromised and will have to be cleaned or replaced. E3304.6 Integrity of electrical equipment. Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars, wiring terminals, insulators and other surfaces, shall not be damaged or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint, plaster, cleaners or abrasives, and corrosive residues. There shall not be any damaged parts that might adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment such as parts that are broken; bent; cut; deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating. Foreign debris shall be removed from equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Thanks Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 E3304.6 Integrity of electrical equipment. Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars, wiring terminals, insulators and other surfaces, shall not be damaged or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint, plaster, cleaners or abrasives, and corrosive residues. There shall not be any damaged parts that might adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment such as parts that are broken; bent; cut; deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating. Foreign debris shall be removed from equipment. I read that to mean that one is not allowed to clean the panel. It should be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 . . . I read that to mean that one is not allowed to clean the panel. It should be replaced. The panel should be repalced because it's FPE equipment. The sprayed-on stuff isn't paint, it's drywall texture. If necessary, it could be cleaned up with some water and a soft sponge. Nothing about the drywall texture or the cleaning process should affect the safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment. Unlike paint, I look at this stuff as foreign debris. It should be removed. - Jim Katen, Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Is there an issue with the paint over spray within the cabinet? Besides lazy painters. I answered the question at face value. I didn't bother to open the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Remas Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Tell the painter to use a bucket of salt water and a brush to clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Tell the painter to use a bucket of salt water and a brush to clean it. While standing in bare feet . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteger Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 There's a development near me that was built in the 1970's and every home I've inspected there (maybe 10) all have excessive paint spray in the panel. Each panel is a Bulldog pushmatic too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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