Expanding AC distribution panel
I'm looking at options for expanding the AC dist. on a Parallax 6300 dist. panel.
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One thing to note is that RVs are plug-in items and not hardwired as part of a building or system on a property. Inspectors generally don't look at things that plug in (which are usually UL or CSA listed but not always). If you hardwired it to a metered service, that'd be different.
RVs are unique in that they are made in a particular state and can be shipped/sold and towed/driven all over the US & Canada. Electrical authority/inspections are governed by state or province and sometimes down to a local municipality/city jurisdiction. There is no federal electrical AHJ that covers electrical inspections in RVs. RV dealers, repair shops & owners don't have to have to obtain a permit, or have a licensed electrician or get work inspected. RV manufacturers aren't required to get electrical work inspected by an AHJ or have a licensed electrician on staff. The RVIA doesn't have authority to enforce the NEC.
You're free to make all the electrical changes you want. If it burns down or someone gets electrocuted, you *might* be in trouble... :(
It's a major flaw on the electrical side of things in RVs IMO. I've found plenty of bad electrical workmanship in 3 US-made TTs and there's nobody to file a complaint with. Some work I've seen looks like it was done by an elementary school kid...
We happened to be in a CG once with a Canadian electrical inspector next to us from a city close to us. Got talking shop and then showed him some of the electrical mods I've done in our TT (some extensive). No comments except for compliments on the work. But we were in the US and it was kinda outside his jurisdiction at that time. :)
RVs are unique in that they are made in a particular state and can be shipped/sold and towed/driven all over the US & Canada. Electrical authority/inspections are governed by state or province and sometimes down to a local municipality/city jurisdiction. There is no federal electrical AHJ that covers electrical inspections in RVs. RV dealers, repair shops & owners don't have to have to obtain a permit, or have a licensed electrician or get work inspected. RV manufacturers aren't required to get electrical work inspected by an AHJ or have a licensed electrician on staff. The RVIA doesn't have authority to enforce the NEC.
You're free to make all the electrical changes you want. If it burns down or someone gets electrocuted, you *might* be in trouble... :(
It's a major flaw on the electrical side of things in RVs IMO. I've found plenty of bad electrical workmanship in 3 US-made TTs and there's nobody to file a complaint with. Some work I've seen looks like it was done by an elementary school kid...
We happened to be in a CG once with a Canadian electrical inspector next to us from a city close to us. Got talking shop and then showed him some of the electrical mods I've done in our TT (some extensive). No comments except for compliments on the work. But we were in the US and it was kinda outside his jurisdiction at that time. :)
Andonso wrote:
I'm wondering who is going to actually inspect an upgraded dist. panel to determine if it follows NEC code?
In our state no electrical permit is required for travel trailer.
