Documented field work
Installation details and completed work
The need
The two units needed new receptacles installed in different areas. In both units, the electrical panels had been painted to the wall, with paint covering the screws and hinges. That meant the panels could not simply be opened without first clearing the paint and creating suitable access.
PTX's approach
PTX shut off and locked out power to both units before starting. The technician removed paint from the panel screws and hinges, cut access where needed, drilled through studs or cupboards, and routed the wiring to the new receptacle locations. In one unit, the wiring required an additional 4x4 junction box after a wire was cut during panel preparation. Each unit received a 1110 box, receptacle, cover plate and a customer-supplied breaker, with the conductors terminated at the appropriate boxes and panel locations.
The recorded result
The two receptacles, associated boxes, cover plates, wiring and breakers were installed, the panel covers were reinstalled, and the work areas were cleaned. PTX could not turn the power back on or test the new receptacles because access to the building's electrical room was not available.
What this job helps another property owner consider
When a panel has been painted in place, access can require additional preparation before wiring work can proceed. It is also important to coordinate access to any shared electrical room in advance, because receptacle installation alone does not establish that a new device has been energized or tested.
Frequently asked questions
Questions property decision-makers ask
Were the new receptacles tested after installation?
No. The recorded work notes state that power could not be turned back on because access to the electrical room was unavailable, so the new receptacles were not energized or tested during this visit.