HomeMy WebLinkAboutIV.A - RLF Applications-AttachmentsP.O. Box 564
Hastings, MN 55033
651-438-3131
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Tom Klien September24, 2019
216 2nd Street E.
Hastings, MN 55033
Re: Electrical Assessment
Dear Tom:
Upon careful inspection of the properties at 214 & 216 2
nd Street E., we found significant damages to the
electrical system and associated equipment (see attached photos). These damages should be addressed as soon
as possible as they present a serious risk of electrical fire and/or electrical shock.
Summary of Damages
1. Exterior - Main electrical service including meter sockets, main breakers, fittings, wire and some conduits.
2. Interior – (5) circuit breaker panels, circuit breakers and some electrical feeders (wire).
Recommendations
1. Replace main electrical service (meter sockets and main breakers) and update grounding to meet current
code requirements.
2. Replace (5) existing circuit breaker panels and install new AFCI circuit breakers where required by code.
Notes
1. The existing electrical feeders (conduit and wire) between the meter sockets and breaker panels appear to
be reusable and may not need to be replaced.
2. It is not uncommon, when installing AFCI circuit breakers on older wiring, for the AFCI breaker to detect
an existing branch circuit wiring fault. Said fault (short-circuit, ground-fault, etc.) would need to be
repaired before inspection.
Please do not hesitate to give me a call if any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Patrick Lynch
Patrick Lynch
09/24/19Inspection Report
214 - 216 E. 2nd Street
Hastings, MN 55033
214 216
Although the main electrical service is on the south side of building 216, it also feeds building 214. Code
requires each structure (PID number) to have its own electrical service.
2 of the existing meters feed building 214 and 3 of the existing
meters feed building 216.
09/24/19Inspection Report
214 - 216 E. 2nd Street
Hastings, MN 55033
WARNING – Existing conditions present a serious risk of electrical fire and/or electrical shock. Do not use
until repaired and inspected.
1. Damaged fittings on top of the meter socket is allowing water to enter the enclosure causing significant
corrosion to the electrical components.
2. Internal energized components have suffered significant
corrosion damages due to water leaking into the enclosure.
The existing corrosion (rust) is providing an electrical path to
ground and will most likely cause a serious short-circuit fault
resulting an electrical fire.
09/24/19Inspection Report
214 - 216 E. 2nd Street
Hastings, MN 55033
WARNING – Existing conditions present a serious risk of electrical fire and/or electrical shock. Do not use
until repaired and inspected.
3. The (5) existing electrical panels where manufactured by Federal Pacific (FPE). FPE equipment is known to
have caused many electrical fires and was taken off the market in the early 1970’s.
4. The existing (5) panels are in very poor condition and are not compatible with AFCI circuit breakers as required
by code. These panels should be replaced as soon as possible.
Recommendations
1. Replace the existing damaged main service with (2) new services (1 of each structure).
2. Update the main service grounding as needed to meet current code requirements.
3. Replace (5) existing FPE panels with new GE panels and AFCI circuit breakers as required by code.