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ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
The “AFCI” is an arc fault circuit interrupter. AFCIs are newly developedelectrical devices designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in the home electrical wiring.
or go to: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/afcifac8.PDF
ELECTRICITY IS USEFUL BUT CAN BE DANGEROUS
Your home electrical system provides energy to heat and cool your home, cook, drive power tools, and perform many other useful functions. However this same energy can start fires or cause electrical shock if problems with this system are ignored. For repairs to your electrical system we always recommend a qualified electrical Contractor.
or go to: www.toolbase.org/PDF/DesignGuides/CPSC_Home_Wiring_Hazards.pdf
FREDERAL PACIFIC MAIN ELECTRICAL PANELS
These electrical panels were built between the 1950s and the 1980s. This is a case of older is not better. These panels have been called a fire or shock waiting to happen.
or go to: www.codecheck.com/cc/pdf/electrical/FPE_Article_Nov2003.pdf
GFCI PROTECTION DEVICES
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters are currently required in Kitchens (all counter outlets) bathrooms, garages, exterior outlets, swimming pools, wet bars, basements, utility sinks, and any area were water and electricity can interact.
or go to: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/99.html
REPAIRING ALUMINUM WIRING
Aluminum wiring in the 110 volt circuit started in 1965 and ended in the mid 1970's. Aluminum wiring in the 110 volt system (plugs and lights) has been know to cause fires. As a former Sacramento area firefighter I have been on several of these fires. As a Sacramento area Home Inspector I have found outlets as hot as 188 degrees.
or go to: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/516.pdf
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