Nashville Codes Turned Off Power To My Duplex

[Alexander Berger]

Hi BP, I'm hoping to tap into this incredible network to find a general contractor or electrician within the Nashville area who has extensive experience dealing with Nashville Codes to help me resolve this unfortunate situation.

I recently completed (or rather, believed I had completed) a renovation project on a duplex in North Nashville. Unfortunately, I ran into a snag during the electrical trim-out inspection, resulting in a failed inspection, and the removal of the power meters from my property by Nashville Electric Service.

The inspector's note on my electrical permit mentioned three issues:

1. The circuit box for unit B was sizzling audibly after removing the front cover of the box
2. The inspector could not confirm if the correct gauge of wire was used from the circuit box to the main due to excessive dust coverage.
3. The house appeared to have been rewired without a permit.

I’m looking for someone who can resolve these outstanding concerns and successfully close my building permit.

If anyone could provide recommendations, contacts, or even just general advice on how to proceed here, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm eager to get this beautifully remodeled property rented and would be extremely grateful for any assistance this community can offer!

[Randall Alan]

@Alexander Berger

So I guess there are some obvious questions that go towards answering your question to us:  Was an electrician a part of your remodel?  You mention electrical permit… who did that work?  If so, turn to them to inspect the issue.  I don’t think you need a general contractor at this point.  It could just be that your panel is fried and you need to replace the panel / circuit breakers?  Probably about a $1000-2000 fix where I’m at.  I’ve had 2 panels melt at the same triplex due to arcing in the meter can.  Guessing it sent excess voltage to the panels ???

A good electrician would definitely be my next move.  It would be unusual for the wiring to be wrong from the meter to the panel because that is not a repair a novice would likely take on I wouldn’t think.  As for other wiring, who knows, but I think it all starts with an electrician.  

All the best!

Randy